Welcome to Tradewinds Quarter Horses & Pet Suites. Whether you’re new to horses -- and perhaps considering your first equine investment -- or are a seasoned pro with years of experience, we hope you’ll enjoy your visit to our site – and that you'll stop by again soon.
 
But for now, come on in to our site and meet the horses. Located in beautiful Waianae, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu, we’re committed to breeding premier quality American Quarter Horses and American Paint Horses. Whether you’re looking for a top-tier show or event prospect or a pleasure horse and equine companion, we’ll be happy to help you find your new “best friend.”
 
While our horses do come from champion bloodlines and boast winning pedigrees, as well as outstanding conformation, we’re even prouder of their “great minds,” willing attitudes, and friendly dispositions. These attributes, combined with sound training and their passion for competing, consistently place our horses in the winner’s circle.
 
At the heart of our breeding program is Benito's Chance, a stunning, double-registered (AQHA and International Buckskin Horse Association) 2000 buckskin who has already been successfully shown in reining on the Mainland and is continuing his career here in Hawaii.

Please click on our "Stallions" page for photos and more information.

Whether you’re looking for a horse to buy, or would just like to stop by and “talk story,” do give us a call or e-mail Sandy Van.  In the meantime, please take a few minutes to explore the rest of our site, meet Chance "up close and personal," visit our online photo album and watch the video footage of some of our favorites. We hope you enjoy your visit and that you’ll be back soon. For more information, call 808-696-4900.

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DOG & HORSE BOARDING FACILITIES NOW OPEN

Whether you're looking for a "home away from home" for your dog while you travel, or for a more permanent home for your horse, we can help. Starting in December, Tradewinds Quarter Horses & Pet Suites is offering quality horse and dog boarding services. Stalls are just $100 per month for partial board and $495 per month for full board.

Our fresh air dog kennels are some of the largest boarding facilities available on Oahu, with each kennel measuring 30' in length and including an indoor area that opens directly onto its own private outdoor run. Prices for dog boarding start at just $23.95 per day. For details about dog boarding and a downloadable copy of our contract, please click here. For a copy of our holiday boarding brochure, please click here.

2BR/1BA HOME FOR RENTON HORSE PROPERTY IN WAIANAE

FOR RENT IN WAIANAE - Charming 2-bedroom/1 bath home with huge fenced yard and 4 mature mango trees. Split system A/C in every room. Tile floors throughout. Partially furnished, including washer and dryer. $2150/month + utilities. Yard service included -- will consider reduced rent in exchange for yard services and help with livestock. Stalls also available for rent separately.  Credit check and references required. Call Sandy at 526-1708.

AT THREE MONTHS OF  AGES, THE 2008 FOALS ARE FUN AND FRIENDLY

Watching our three babies has been the highlight of the 2008 summer. They're all halter broken and are learning to load into the trailer. Dance has had her first experience (!) carrying the bareback pad -- and after a few crow hops carried it nonchalantly around the arena -- stirrups and all. Here are some pictures taken of the fillies at 3-1/2 months of age. For more of these updated photos, please click here. You can also check out the 2008 "Foals" gallery for images of them when they were younger.

ZIP PHOTO TRIBUTE POSTED

It's been a year now since we lost Zip. . . and it's taken us that long to put together a photo tribute for this extraordinary equine competitor, sire, and friend. Check out his gallery by clicking here.  And speaking of photos, mahalo plenty to Bob The Cameraman for the outstanding photography on this website. Bob is truly a master craftsman when it comes to equine photos. Whether it's capturing the height of the action at a rodeo or the unpredictable antics of a jitter-bugging foal, he always gets his shot. Visit his website -- bobthecamerman.com -- for more images, or call him at 216-1374 for your next event -- graduations, weddings, rodeos, concerts, birthday parties and more are all part of his repertoire.