About Golden Sunset – Equestrian Web Design

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Mark Johnson

Natural Horsemanship

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Roping & Reining

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Reining & Roping

Mark Johnson

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Beginner Lessons

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Beginner Lessons

Roping & Reining

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Natural Horsemanship

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Mark Johnson

About us.

how we started.

Growing up on a ranch in New Mexico, Mark Johnson was born with horses in his blood. When he moved to Maryland after he married Jessie, he knew he wanted to recreate the life he had known in his present.

What started as a personal pursuit to be with horses and give his children the childhood he had, Mark started Golden Sunset Ranch: reminiscent of his life in New Mexico.

Soon, he realized the western world in Maryland was missing the central gathering place where people could have access to the resources and recreational opportunities they wanted. Golden Sunset continued to grow, expanding it’s family and embracing all kinds of professionals and clientele with a wide range of interests and pursuits to become the welcoming, all-encompassing piece of Heaven it is today.

Fast paced action of cowgirls competing in the barrel riding event at a rodeo

A woman rancher and her horse walk alongside a fence in rural Utah, USA.

A recent North Texas rodeo provided the backdrop for this image from the opening ceremonies of the North Texas State Fair and Rodeo.

in a beautiful Autumn season of a young girl and horse in a field

cowgirl contestant holding her ribbons she won with her horse in an arena during fair

Young Girl in Red Shirt and sequened Vest Barrel racing at a local rodeo. She seems engaged, happy and confidant in her efforts to win.

-No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle. – Winston Churchill. –

TheDream

A Place For Everyone

A little something for everyone.
A lot of things for all of us.

Everyone has different dreams, different interests and different goals but there’s one thing we ALL share – a love for horses!

Mark wanted to create a location where everyone who loved horses could come together and fulfill all of their dreams and interests.

That meant bringing together many different kinds of professionals, clinicians, and resident trainers.
We all benefit from learning from others and Mark has always wanted to foster an environment where we can share our passions, and recognize what we share – a love for equines.

Everyone is welcome; everyone is valued; all horses are loved.

Our Team

Only the Best

Mark Johnson

Bring the quality.

Mark wanted the best of the best, because he wants what’s best for the horse! All trainers and professionals have demonstrated that they are true horsemen and care about doing what’s right for the horse.

The horse you get off is not the same as the horse you got on. It is your job as a rider to ensure that as often as possible, the change is for the better.

Earle Weaver

Natural Horsemanship Expert

Earle has been in Maryland working with horses for over 35 years. He is an expert in his field for ground work, trailering, behavior issues, and desensitization.

Earle is available for private sessions and clinics.

Amanda Williams

Barn Manager
Youth Lessons

Amanda has been a certified youth instructor for 20 years. She has a passion for working with the younger population and teaching them safety and good horsemanship skills they can carry with them through their adult lives.

Amanda does all of Golden Sunset’s introductory lessons and runs our beginner lesson program.

Casey Meyers

Instructor

Casey was North America’s Championship barrel racer in 2017 & 2018. She has been involved in mounted shooting for 7 years, finishing in the top 5 of the division championships for 4 years.

Casey teaches roping, barrel racing, mounted shooting and runs our drill team.

Andy Johnson

Instructor

Andy grew up at Golden Sunset and is now raising the next generation of Johnsons on property.

He has been successful competitively throughout his life and travels locally and nationally with the show team.

Andy coaches the show team at the barn and gives individual lessons in roping, barrel racing, and halter class.

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Amanda Williams

Barn Manager
Youth Lessons

Amanda lives on site and handles all day-to-day operations at the ranch. She also teaches introductory lessons and runs the youth program.

Contact Amanda to sign up for one of her lesson slots or to schedule a private lesson.

301-252-4389

[email protected]

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Andy Johnson

Instructor

Andy coaches the show team at the barn and gives individual lessons in roping, barrel racing, and halter class.

Contact Andy to sign up for one of his lesson slots or to schedule a private lesson.

301-252-4389

[email protected]

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Casey Meyers

Instructor

Casey teaches roping, barrel racing, mounted shooting and runs our drill team.

Contact Casey to sign up for one of her lesson slots or to schedule a private lesson.

301-252-4389

[email protected]

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Earle Weaver

Natural Horsemanship Expert

Earle teaches natural horsemanship lessons so that you can develop a better relationship with your horse.

Please contact Earle directly to arrange a time for a lesson or clinic.

301-252-4389

[email protected]

Golden Sunset

Ranch

Golden Sunset Ranch provides a full range of equestrian services for riders interested in competitive or pleasure western riding.
We’re a family-friendly place who values hard work and hard play. Come join us!