The Mills Family

​Daymon and I have been raising AQHA Performance horses since 1980 in Menoken, ND. We focus on breeding all-around horses that can be used all day on the ranch, rodeo events, and shows that are smart, easy to work with, and trainable. 

We raised both our boys on the ranch and are now starting to ease into some light retirement as our granddaughter, Crystal, and her husband, Carter Trefz, begin to take over the family ranch. 

Crystal and Carter have now purchased all of our cattle and have purchased 19 horses from us these past two years. 

Daymon, Lena, and I November 2004

July 2021, Crystal and Carter's Wedding

April 2021

Lois and 2023 foal Outlaw

Crystal and Shiney N Chex "Kitty" Oct 2023

Carter and 2021 foal Judge

Daymon, Lois, and Crystal at the fall 2023 Hermanson Kist Horse Sale

2023 LXH Shiners Bodie and Lois Nov 2024

Lois and Crystal with 2021's LXH One Time Jerett

Carter and LXH Shining Major sharing some love

Carter, Crystal, Lois, and Daymon working calves Sept 2023

DMS Shining Journey and our mini mule Jackson April 2025