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Mark holds judges cards with The American Quarter Horse Association, The American Paint Horse Association & The National Snaffle Bit Association. 

Mark specializes in the development of young horses and the process of bringing them into the western pleasure show arena. He concentrates on equipping them with the knowledge it takes to have a successful show career, be it in the open, amateur or youth divisions. Many will go on to have solid show careers in western pleasure and all around events at a national level. We always have or know of nice selections of APHA & AQHA prospects & show horses available for purchase and would love the opportunity to offer you, guide you, or find you your first or next show partner.

Mark has had the privelige of managing the breeding efforts for the late Fleet Machine, a  5x APHA World Champion stallion. Fleet retired from the breeding shed at the age of 26. He has has produced multiple World & Reserve World Champions in Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Trail, Horsemanship, Equitation & even Hunter Hack! He is the sire of the Breyer Horse model Fleetstreet Max who set the APHA World Record for World Championships won by a single paint horse.

Melissa runs Melissa Baus Design, a photography and graphics design company that specializes in equine photography and marketing. She is also the one in charge of the Baus Horses half draft and crossbred program. Scroll down to read more on that topic!     

THE BAUS KIDS & PONIES

It all started with two ponies - Dusty & Turbo - who quickly became a staple in our lives. Dusty & Turbo are seriously just the best...
and Turbo also the worst at times (in the moost lovable pony way). Though he's slowing down a bit in his teen years!



Follow @Baus.Horses on facebook for some pony adventures!

*Update 2025: Dusty has found a new home with friends of ours that have twins, and he's doing exactly what he does best -
taking care of the littlest horse lovers!

Chunky has stepped in as Maisy's main mount, while Bryndle takes on Cody, and Turbo... well, he's living the dream life
of semi-retirment - doing absolutely nothing and loving it.

THE BAUS HALF DRAFT EXPERIENCE

In 2021, we were swept away by a horse named Goose. I was photographing him for a client, and Mark happened to be helping that day. We rounded the corner of the barn and there he stood - this magnificent half-Percheron, quarter horse cross. He was Gorgeous!

Mark and I always say a horse will train how they photograph, and Goose was a perfect gentleman in front of the camera - calm, kind and willing. That moment just sealed the deal for us. Not long after, we were lucky enough to make him part of our lives, and through him, we discovered our love for the half-draft horse.

It didn't take long before Drapp and Chuck joined the herd, and the rest is history. These three were the start of it all - the foundation of what would become our passion & purpose.

Pictred below: Mark and Goose winning the 2023 Fall Round Up Trail Challenge Rifle in Heber City, Utah.

The half drafts and crossbreds we offer are not easy to come by. We’re on the lookout year-round — always searching for those special ones that check every box. Each horse must have the qualities we’d want in a forever horse: a great mind, solid conformation, sound body, no vices, cadence and quality of movement, and of course, that undeniable eye appeal.

We’re proud to say every horse we offer represents the best of the best.

If you’re in the market for a horse like this, keep an eye on our social media and our For Sale page. We regularly share previews of the horses we’re working with, often before they become available. Many of our horses are featured in premier horse sales — invitation-only events that accept only trusted consignors known for offering top-tier horses. Being accepted into these sales is an honor, and it provides an added benefit to buyers since these events typically require full health and veterinary exams prior to sale.

Depending on the horse and situation, we may also offer some directly for sale by private treaty. If one catches your eye, reach out — we’re happy to share our plans and details about that particular horse.

We aim to showcase each horse’s true personality, training, and talent through extensive photo and video footage. Whether you’re shopping in person or bidding online, we want you to have a clear picture of the kind of horse you’re investing in — inside and out.