Bob Santagata
Owner

Some people refer to Bob Santagata as "the Carpet King of the North Atlantic!" He is also Santa Hill's Owner. Bob grew up in Long Island, NY, where his passion for horses began. He spent much of his free time riding the trails and developing his appreciation for all things horse related.

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Craig Johnson
Head Trainer

Craig Johnson joined Santa Hill Ranch as Head Trainer in December 2007. Craig possesses 35 years reining experience beginning with his first horse Barred’s Ghost. Craig is a two-time Futurity Champion, a NRHA Derby Champion and has won the NHRA Reserve Open World Championship.

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Josh Miller
Assistant Trainer

Santa Hill welcomes Josh Miller as the new assistant trainer for Craig Johnson.  Josh has worked for other trainers such as Bryant Pace, Francois Gauthier and Craig Schmersal. 

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Training and Education

Craig has several alternatives for helping you in the training of your horse including personal training at the ranch, one on one... just Craig and your horse. Whatever it is that you want to achieve with your horse, Craig can help you reach that goal. Contact Lyn Johnson to discuss your training objectives and we will design a training plan to meet your needs. Craig trains horses of all ages, from yearlings on up. There is usually a waiting list at Santa Hill Ranch, so call today to get your horse on the list and get his training off on the right hoof!

 

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Equine Affaire - MA

  Craig will be presenting at Equine Affaire in MA Thursday November 12th in the Mallary Arena. Visit the Equine Affaire website for tickets and additional information!!!
   

Futurity 2009

The 2009 Futurity will begin on November 26th and run thru December 6th.  Stop by and see what’s new at Santa Hill.  Craig Johnson and Josh Miller will be available to answer any questions you may have.  Craig and Josh have had an outstanding 2009 showing this season, for Santa Hill. 

    Craig has accomplished, 4th at the Clayton Woosley Hall of Fame Derby in Lexington, KY on Done Bein Smart and 4th in the Open at the Dormininy Plantation Futurity on Shiners Whizard. At the Tradition he took 3rd in the Futirity on Trinitys First Step, 3rd in the Open and 2nd in the USET on Friday Night Shiner. At the Santa Hill Futurity he got Reserve on Shiners Whizard, 3rd on Squeeze Me Skeet and took both Novice Horse Bronze Reinings on Shinin In Hollywood.

   Josh’s 2009 accomplishment’s included; Reserve Champion Limited open Futurity DRHA at the Dorminy Plantation Futurity aboard KR Dark remedy.  He also is a Top 10 Junior Reining All American at the Quarter Horse Congress aboard Shinin in Hollywood, CNYRHA Ride N Slide, Limited Open win aboard Chicklets Lil Doll, and is the EPRAH Reserve Champion at the Fire Cracker Classic in the novice horse open aboard Shinin in Hollywood and All Chic N Shiny.

  Sarah Johnson is a 2009 NRHA Derby finalist aboard TS Smart Bar, and a 2008-2009 NRHA Derby & NRBC finalist on Sonata Spot. 

    This year at the Futurity Craig Johnson will be riding, Trinity’s First Step (General), Shiners Wizard (Wiz), and Squeeze Me Skeet (Squeeze).

   Josh Miller will be riding, KR Dark Remedy (Bueno), and Sarah Johnson will be riding Sailor Made (BAM). 

   Santa Hill also has Reminic N’ Cody (Twix) a 2yr. old, in the prospect sale this year.

 

 

Open House Photo Gallery!!!
View photos from the May Open House here!

   
 

Sale Horses

Broodmares, Show Horses, Derby and Futurity Horses and 2 year olds.

Pictures and pedigrees coming soon!

Reminic N Cody
Nic it Smart
Shinin in Hollywood
Friday Night Shiner
Sailazan
Wimpy's Lil Fancy
Custom BH
Little Peps Gaye Bar Pocahantas
TS Smart Bar

If you would like more information on these horses, give us a call at 845-294-3662.

 

Services

Stallions

Standing at Santa Hill Ranch for the 2009 season...

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Shows

List of 2009 shows

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Breeding

For additional information on our breeding program please contact Kelly Blejwas at 973-229-6004.

FOR SALE: Friday Night Shiner 

Call Craig for complete details: 940-641-0777.