Ward Fenton has been a part of the horse industry for over 70 years, raising and showing Quarter Horses and Appaloosas. The Fentons were leaders in the Appaloosa industry, crossing their Appaloosa studs on quarter horse mares to raise agile working horses with good dispositions. Ward is nearly 87, and he’s still raising and training high quality Quarter Horses on his place near Worden, Montana.
![Ward Fenton riding a Quarter Horse](https://montana-dakotaranches.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/08/ward-horseback-235x300.jpg)
Building on his background as a rancher and farmer, Ward raises horses that not only know how to work, but look great doing it. Putting together a combination of athleticism and conformation, Ward is raising horses that excel in tie-down roping, team roping, reining, and reined cow horses sired by many of the leading sires in the nation. This builds off his many years of raising Zipanic-sired colts and building a brood mare band of solid producers.
Zipanic, sired by Simply A Spark, a full brother to Carol Rose’s Shining Spark, has been a staple stallion for the Fenton breeding program, producing many winners in the show pen and on the rodeo circuit.
The Fentons raised several national champion Appaloosas and were winners on the state and regional level for many years. Those horses were halter champions and won in the arena as well.
Ward is recognized regionally, nationally, and across the globe as a leader in the horse industry. Over the years, Ward has judged countless horse shows all across the US and Canada including National and World shows. He has also judged in Italy, Australia, and Guatemala. Ward’s many contributions were recognized when he was named to the National Appaloosa Horse Club Hall of Fame.
Despite being known on the national and international scenes, some of Ward’s most rewarding experiences have been judging local horse shows, especially 4-H shows and fairs. Ward has volunteered countless hours to help young people with their horses and cattle, and he continues to pass along his legacy today.
Ward is downsizing his breeding program and offering several quality young horses for sale. The list is below, Please click on an individual horse’s picture or name to learn more about that horse.