About Us
Lead Trainer, Ariel Hug
Ariel Hug, of Ariel Hug Performance Horses was born and raised near Lake Winona, PA. She has been passionate about horses for as long as she can remember. Ariel got her start in the reining industry on the East Coast and quickly became captivated by performance horses. Her career took a significant step forward when she accepted an assistant position with Adam Hendrickson in northern Colorado, where she further honed her skills in the equine industry. After three years, Ariel branched out on her own. With approximately $30,000 in National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) earnings, an NRHA Rookie Professional title, and an NRHA Reserve Limited Open World Championship, she has established herself as a rising star in the industry. Despite her success, Ariel continues to enjoy working with English horses, competing in ranch riding, coaching youth riders, and expanding her expertise in cattle events.