Jim is a licensed Judge with the United States Equestrian Federation and holds cards in the Arabian, Morgan and Saddle Seat Equitation divisions. He has judged all major Arabian shows in the US and in foreign countries.
Jim takes his role as a professional in the horse industry very seriously and tries to accommodate customer goals by utilizing the background and knowledge he has gained in the industry.
Jim Paden began showing Quarter Horses and Paints at age 17 in Ohio. At age 22 he was introduced to Arabians and liked their spirit and intelligence and has worked with them since. In 2009 he began training Morgans in addition to the Arabians. He has enjoyed the Morgans for their great work ethic and how game they are each time they are asked to perform. Both Arabians and Morgans compliment each other in regard to the approach and style of training and showing, but offer unique differences which Jim appreciates in each breed.