MQHA Trainer Spotlight: Jon Barry

Name: Jon Barry

Where are you from: Advance, MO

Best way to contact you: Give him a call at 573-321-0047

Training specialty: Western pleasure mostly, but have been fortunate enough to add Ranch Riding and Reining   

Are you accepting new customers right now? Yes

How long have you been showing horses? Since 1970

How long have you been training horses? Have been in business in advance since 1977

How long have you been in Missouri? Over 50 years

What is your favorite horse show? I really enjoy all of them  

What is your favorite event to show in? Ranch riding  

What is your favorite class to watch? Western pleasure and reining  

Who is your all-time favorite horse? And why? Zippo by Moonlight, she did the most for my career and was a phenomenal individual 

If you are not at a horse show, what would we find you doing? Mowing pastures, or cleaning on vehicles 

If you were not a horse trainer…what would you do? Accessorize trucks and raise cattle 

What is your favorite thing about MQHA? Promoting of the quarter horse industry 

Favorite hobby besides showing horses? Classic cars

Favorite food? A good Burger

Favorite restaurant? Don’t really have one  

Favorite movie? Lonesome dove

What is your dream vacation? Sitting on a beach

What is one thing on your bucket list? Skydiving 

Tell us something most people don’t know about you? We raise puppies

One piece of advice you would like to share with exhibitors who are just getting started? Do not hesitate to ask for assistance or help and to communicate with your trainer.