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Our History
"A promising future is often the result of an accomplished past."
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Est. 1982
"When I stand before God at the end of my life. I would hope that I would not have a single bit of
​talent left and could say, I used everything you gave me."
- Erma Bombeck

About MDPH

Michael and his wife DawnMichael & Dawn Damianos
After graduating from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Michael Damianos knew he wanted to train horses and judge horse shows.  Michael Damianos Performance Horses was established in December of 1982 and the story began.  Originally focusing on American Quarter horses, MDPH has evolved into a boutique Arabian horse training business, specializing in training Arabian and Half Arabian horses in all western disciplines, sport horses, showmanship, equitation and hunter pleasure.  American Quarter Horses are still welcome and are a large part of our legacy.  Michael also coaches amateur riders in the same events.  Since 1991, the property where Three Bar Diamond Ranch, LLC is located has been the home of Michael Damianos Performance Horses.
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​Michael has judged many prestigious shows throughout the United States, Canada, South America, Europe, Australia, and Japan.  His trail, reining and showmanship clinics have been enjoyed by scores of amateur and professional  horsemen.  Michael has also been a pioneer in modern trail course design.  He is a past recipient of the APAHA Working Western Trainer of the Year Award (twice) and the USEF Barbara Worth Equestrian of Honor award.

Michael is married to Dawn Damianos, an 
elementary school principal.   They have two daughters, Shelbee   and Zoe.

Michael's wife Dawn and their children
The Damianos Girls

MDPH Today
HOUSE OF STOP

Specializing in Arabian and Half Arabian Training, Instruction  & Sales 
“Ah, but a man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?” - Robert Browning
Magnums Shogun+// The ONLY 4 time US National Champion Western Trail Horse.
Magnums Shogun+// The ONLY 4 time US National Champion Western Trail Horse.
Michael riding an english trail course
English Trail
Pardonn My French+// in halter at US Nationals.
Pardonn My French+// in halter at US Nationals.
Champion in the US National Champion Trail Futurity
US National Champion Trail Futurity
2016 Region One Ranch Riding Champion - Del Mar, CA
AQHA Thats Some Hickory at NRHA show. Owned by Karen Wylde
Reining
MFA Maverick+// Western Trail
Pardonn My French+// owned by Muna Busailah
Reining in Del Mar
Trail, US Nationals
Reserve National Champion English Trail
US National Champion Yellowstoan+// owned by Judy North
Half Arabian Western Plesure
Trail Stake - Reno
Regional Reining Champion
Judging the inaugural AHA Ranch Horse Championships
Winning never gets old!
Ranch Riding ATR
Scottsdale Champion HA English Trail - Yellowstoan+//
National Champion HA Trail
Reining Futurity Champion - Choak N Throttle
Champion Reining Junior Horse
Amateur Reining
National Top Ten Reining Futurity
Magnums Shogun+// Champion Western Pleasure
Introducing the next generation to trail.
Western Pleasure Champion, Pardonn My French++// owned by Muna Busailah
APAHA Working Western Trainer of the Year, 2014 & 2015
Wyatt Earp+// US Nationals
Half Arabian Reining
NRHA Reining
Western Trail
Arabian Ranch Riding at Scottsdale
Half Arabian Western Pleasure on DT Glory Bea+/ owned by Laughing Dog Ranch, LLC.
English Trail on OFW Renoir+
Western Pleasure Maturity Champion Good For The Soul owned by Myrna Grief
Angel Under Fire
Three Times Alady FF and Andrea Sommers
Trail Horse Sweepstakes Champion
Ranch Horse Clinic - Oklahoma City
Ranch Riding - US Nationals
National Champion Trail Derby
Champion Western Pleasure
US Nationals
Regional Championship
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"Dreams are first seen as impossible, then seem improbable, and finally, when we commit ourselves, become inevitable." - Mahatma Gandhi
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  • Home
  • About MDPH
  • Contact
  • Our Hall of Fame
  • BARN NEWS
  • Recent Show Results
  • Trail Courses
  • Sales Opportunities
  • MDPH CLIENTS
  • Michael's Blog
  • Bits N' Memories