W² Performance Horses

The NCQHA Tar Heel Classic was definitely one for the books.

We arrived excited to show SM Little Inferno, LC Black Paddy 299, and WW A Dash of Whiskey, but after just one class with Chief, an unexpected trip to the ER changed everything. What could have been the end of our show weekend quickly became a reminder of how special the people in this industry truly are.

Without hesitation, Hallie stepped up and offered to catch ride all three horses. No preparation, no time to get comfortable—just a willing heart and a determination to do right by the horses.

Watching her walk into the pen, you would have thought she had been riding these horses every day. She showed each one with confidence, patience, and incredible talent, bringing home multiple Circuit Championships and more first-place finishes than we could count. To top it all off, she stepped into the show pen with Chief for her very first reining class ever and handled it like a seasoned competitor. We couldn’t have been more proud.

The wins and accomplishments were incredible, but what impressed me most was Hallie’s character. She stepped up when we needed her most, took exceptional care of these horses, and represented our program with grace, sportsmanship, and professionalism every step of the way.

A huge thank you also goes to Redtail Ranch and the amazing team of Bryan Kirby and Katie Kirby. Your guidance, encouragement, and support mean more than we can put into words. We are incredibly grateful for everything you do and for helping both our horses and riders continue to grow and succeed.

Some weekends are about the ribbons, and some weekends are about the people who remind you why you love this sport. This was one of those weekends.

Hallie, we are so proud of you.

It’s been a long couple of weeks for the W2PH crew! We wrapped up the District 4-H Show last weekend and then turned right around to head to SERHA that Tuesday - and while we are definitely exhausted, it was absolutely AMAZING!

Hailey Williams and both LC Black Paddy 299 and SM Little Inferno were on fire all week, and we couldn’t be more proud of how they performed! 🔥

A huge thank you to Bryan Kirby and Katie Kirby of Redtail Ranch for their incredible guidance, support, and encouragement. We truly would not be where we are without you both, and we are endlessly grateful for everything you do for us! ❤️

We may be a little late posting - life has been nonstop lately! But we are beyond proud of all of our W2 Performance Horses kids for the way they showed up at the NC South Central District 4-H Show! Their hard work, dedication, and determination truly shined through in and out of the arena. Congratulations to each and every one of you - you all represented W2PH so well, and we couldn’t be prouder! ❤️

Show season is in full swing and we are beyond proud of everyone!! Stay tuned for full reports from all the shows over the last couple of weeks and coming up over the next few weeks!

Huge thank you to Double LL Tack & Feed for supporting W2 Performance Horses!

We’re so thankful for businesses that continue to support local riders, horse owners, and our growing program. Your generosity and support help our riders and horses continue to succeed both at home and in the show pen.

Be sure to go check them out for all your tack, feed, and horse care needs — we appreciate you being part of our team!

W²'s youngest competitor Miya soaking up every opportunity to show with her bestie and her favorite horse (W&W Farms top stallion LC Black Paddy 299) last month at SERHA! We are so grateful to have this amazing stallion in our program along with several of his kids, some who are available for sale!

We absolutely love seeing our students putting in the work at home 🙌

This team has made incredible progress, and it’s showing every time they ride. We’re so proud of how far they’ve come and can’t wait to see what they accomplish this season 🔥💪

WW MISS LUCKY PADDY & Hallie Hardy
Owned by WW Quarter Horses

W&W Farms Quarter Horses
Joanna Hardy
Hallie Har

This new pair has their sights set on the show pen this year 🔥

Hailey Williams & SM Little Inferno are just getting started, and we’re excited to watch them build, progress, and lay down some runs.

Time to get to work 🙌
📸: Roni Kemp Photography

Now accepting new lesson students at W2 Performance Horses!

We offer structured, supportive riding lessons for all experience levels — from first-time beginners to advanced riders looking to fine-tune their skills and succeed in and out of the show pen.

✔️ Safe, welcoming, and encouraging environment
✔️ Well-trained horses & quality instruction
✔️ Opportunities to learn, grow, and show

Whether you’re just getting started or ready to take the next step, we’re here to help you reach your goals.

Limited spots available — message us today to reserve yours!
📍 Sanford, NC
📸 Roni Kemp Photography