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Thurston Quarter Horses A training facility that specializes Hunter Under Saddle, Ranch Riding, Western Pleasure, and All Around Events

Thurston Quarter Horses is a training facility that specializes in preparation of Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle and All-Around Horses as well as futurity prospects. We have numerous champions and top ten placings at the Congress and World Shows as well as other national events. We also place heavy emphasis on schooling amateur, youth and non-pro riders. Paul Thurston, graduate of the University of Findlay’s equine studies program and B.A. in marketing, is the head trainer of the operation. Paul has had 9 years experience working for various successful trainers in the horse business before opening TQH in the fall 1998. Tami Thurston, spouse and also a graduate of the U of F, is the director of Equine Technology at Martin Community College. Situated on 50 beautiful acres, TQH has a 25 stall barn, covered riding pen, several outdoor riding arenas, hot walker, round pen, numerous turn out lots and a 9 acre pond. We also have 5 camper hook-ups for clients that travel great distance that would like to stay at the farm and ride a few days at a time. The farm is a lovely place for customers and their families to visit. Motels and bed/breakfasts are 4 short miles to Tarboro.

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🍾 😊MADE TO BEE HAPPI 😊Owner:Cathy Schaffer Top Ten in Open Performance Mares.Special thanks to Rick L...
10/11/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS 🍾 
😊MADE TO BEE HAPPI 😊
Owner:Cathy Schaffer
Top Ten in Open Performance Mares.
Special thanks to Rick Leek doing a fantastic job leading Happi today!

We had a good show at The Classic here at WEC. Lots of great rides and placings including some class wins! Proud of our...
09/20/2026

We had a good show at The Classic here at WEC. Lots of great rides and placings including some class wins! Proud of our crew!

Made to be Happi 5 yr old m. Owned by Cathy Shaffer. 4 Am aged perf. mares wins, 4 am res grands. Special thanks to Mit...
05/15/2026

Made to be Happi 5 yr old m. Owned by Cathy Shaffer. 4 Am aged perf. mares wins, 4 am res grands. Special thanks to Mitch Leonarski for all your tips and for leading her in the open!! Looking forward to the fall shows!🤠

05/10/2026

ONE LAST SHOT-Jose and Jen♥️

05/10/2026

MADE TO BE HAPPY owned by Cathy Shaffer

🥰Next gen! Way to go Lila and One Last Shot raised, owned and shown by Jen Gudas. Good boy Jose!
05/10/2026

🥰Next gen! Way to go Lila and One Last Shot raised, owned and shown by Jen Gudas. Good boy Jose!

Big Congrats to Brittany Spears and her girl Flair, All Things Pretty, on another knock out show this weekend! They are ...
05/10/2026

Big Congrats to Brittany Spears and her girl Flair, All Things Pretty, on another knock out show this weekend! They are on a roll!

💥 2025 NCQHA Year end High Point/Level 1 and Amateur HUS
💥 Martinganza Circit Champ Level 1 and Amateur HUS
💥NJQHA Dream Show Circuit Champ Amateur HUS



05/07/2026

🥇 GOLD SPONSOR 🥇
A huge thank you to Thurston Quarter Horses for sponsoring the Open Show! TQH, owned by Paul and Tammie Thurston, has been an incredible supporter of our program.
We are especially grateful for Mrs. Tammie, the Director of our Equine Program, whose hard work, leadership, and dedication make such a meaningful impact on our students and the success of our events.
We truly appreciate everything you do for the MCC Equine Program!

05/01/2026

Still not over this perfect little guy! If this is any sign of what Wild Cardd has to offer his offspring, the odds are looking pretty good😍

Wild Cardd x Gettin Pretty Cool (Cool Breeze)
Proudly Owned by Thurston Quarter Horses

There are still some contracts available, don’t miss out on being a part of Wild Cardd’s first public foal crop. ♠️

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95 Prospect Place
Tarboro, NC
27886

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