Blog by Joe Ammann, Professional Horseman, Judge, & Trainer of KS

Judging at NCHA of Italy

February 24-27 2022

They run a fabulous show in Cremona Italy!

Joe Ammann & Bruce Newby

Jan 7, 2022

Joe Ammann and Bruce Newby are visiting. Bruce makes his home at Double Luck Ranch in Cochise, Arizona, and Joe resides at 2UW Brush Creek Ranch, Westmoreland, Kansas.

Ray Hunt, Western Horseman

Sep 27, 2021

Joe knows people, and here is one that influenced the way he treats horses... with the uttermost respect!

Iowa Cutting Horse Futurity 2021

Aug 23, 2021

Joe spent this past week in Waterloo, Iowa, judging competitors at the Iowa Cutting Horse Futurity competition. Many years ago, Joe achieved the NCHA AAAA judge status.

Dos Rios Cat 2017

Jul 30, 2021

Blast from the past... Dos Rios Cat 2017 NCHA Futurity shown by Joe Ammann

Faith-Based Ranch

Jul 19, 2021

There is something new here at 2UW Brush Creek Ranch, bringing peace and blessings in the valley and over the ranch. It reminds us, the Ubel family and ranch family, that we are truly blessed every day. We take pride in caring for the land and doing what is best for what God has entrusted with us for over 100 years.

Spring Hollow Ranch

Jul 18, 2021

Joe spent the last few days judging in Hesperus, Colorado, at the Spring Hollow Ranch and Equestrian Park for the New Mexico Cutting Horse Association.

2021 The Non-Pro Plus The Open

Jun 28, 2021

Joe recently attended and was in the judge's seat at the NCHA The Non Pro plus The Open Show in Ardmore, Oklahoma, at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum, June 9-19, 2021. He was one of five NCHA judges. Joe holds the prestigious NCHA AAAA Judge status.

2021 Diaz Ranch Cutting Competition

Jun 15, 2021

Joe was NCHA AAAA Judge at the Diaz Ranch Cutting Competition in Woodland, California, held May 27-30. Days were filled with judging close to 300 horses.

Kenneth Galyean, Joe Ammann's Mentor

Feb 21, 2021

Kenneth Galyean was Joe's first and most awesome mentor.

Yellowstone

Feb 20, 2021

A movie star has become a working ranch horse. Jessies Sugar Rey, better known nowadays as Yellowstone, literally made a name for himself in the television series "Yellowstone."

Bruce Newby

Feb 3, 2021

Joe spent an evening at Bruce's Double Luck Ranch in Cochise, Arizona. They visited about anything and everything.

John Israel

Feb 3, 2021

In 2020 at the Pawhuska, Oklahoma Show, Joe happened to see an older gentleman struggling a little to make it to the arena so he helped him in. As they walked and visited, Joe was thrilled and felt honored to assist John Israel, master bit and spur maker.

The Strong Bond Between Humans and Horses

Oct 29, 2020

In his work as a western-style cutting competitor and trainer, Joe Ammann knows how to elicit top performances from horses' athleticism and ability to handle cattle. Much of his proficiency can be attributed to his ability to communicate with his equine coworkers.