Taking it Back...
Craig Johnson Reining Horses is back.
Back to training horses to excel for others. Back to teaching proven principles to those who want to advance themselves and their horses. Back to doing the FUN!damentals of Reining™ clinics throughout the country and around the world. Back to the foundation.
Back to Texas.

Three Circles Ranch in Gainesville, Texas, founded in 1985, is once again the home of Craig Johnson Reining Horses. For the past 3 years Craig had relocated to the northeast where he developed many new friendships and created exciting new opportunities. Now it’s time to take it back. Back to where it all began.

We are also taking it forward. We are moving forward with the creation of the Three Circles Ranch R.I.D.E. Program™. Our "Rider Improvement and Development Experience Programs" are being implemented to teach the principles of reining to horse enthusiasts from around the world. The concepts that have trained horses to 14 World Championships and over one million in NRHA earnings can be applied to horses of all disciplines as well as enhance all riders connections to their own equine partner.

We have exciting opportunities for people from around the country and the world to come to Texas and experience building a solid foundation and high level advancement in the western horse training capital of the world. Located in the heart of the Texas and Oklahoma reining and cutting horse mecca, one hour north of Dallas and two hours south of Oklahoma City, just 3 minutes from the I-35 western horse corridor.

Bring your own or ride one of ours. At Three Circles Ranch you'’ll be able to "Ride-a-Reiner." The fastest growing western horse sport in the world. Reining was built around the simple idea of going right, left, forward, and back REALLY well. It doesn’t matter if you are a “reiner” or a devoted horse person in any other discipline. Reining is much more than a sport, it’s a way to train all horses to have a willing attitude, amazing footwork, and no resistance. The concepts apply to creating the connection you have been searching for.

In addition to programs for the rider, we will also be training, breeding, and selling. Our goals are to train a solid foundation built on trust, confidence, position, and feel toward to outcome of being the best horse they can be. To breed just a few high quality individuals with the best bloodlines available, and to sell horses of all ages and stages to fit the needs of those looking for an exciting partner to carry them to their competitive goals. Horses teach people, too. We have developed some amazing teachers and they are ready.

We're proud to be from Texas. We are excited to be back. Come visit us soon at Three Circles Ranch and experience the western lifestyle and relaxing atmosphere. You'll discover a new level of understanding of yourself, your horse, and the mysteries of..................