Redemption HA: Better Than a Dream

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Most breeders have colloquial hopes and dreams for the horses that they bring into the world. But, fewer can say that a literal dream gave them insight to one of their foals. Jeremy Harper is one of the few. Right about early March in 2019, he woke up and told his wife Chelsea about a dream he had. “Heartbreaker’s foal is a colt with four white socks and his name is Redemption.” When that bay colt with four white socks made his appearance a couple weeks later, they were pretty sure he was special. However, to their own admittance, no hope could have been big enough to amount to the joy, success, and pride Redemption HA has brought the Harper family.

Redemption has always been an easy horse. He has a loving and people-first personality (more on that later). That mixed with his confirmation and natural ability makes his job as a western pleasure horse seamless. His show record with trainer Josh Quintus reflects this truth. The two have been consistently at the top half of their classes, including two reserve national championships and winning the Arabian Western Pleasure Junior Horse at the Scottsdale Show as a four-year-old.

“Josh just understands him,” Chelsea said about her husband and family’s longtime friend and trainer. “Josh loves and respects Redemption and Redemption loves and respects Josh back.”

Part of Redemption’s plan has always included Jeremy. Jeremy is no stranger to the Arabian horse community or its competitions. But, as his life as unfolded, his responsibilities as husband and dad superseded the ones he felt to himself. When Redemption came along, the whole family – both blood and their family at Colonial Wood – agreed that it was his turn.

“My husband takes a back seat with our nicest horses,” Chelsea shared. “He deserves to have these moments.”

In their two years competing together, Jeremy and Redemption have already created some very memorable moments. They were Reserve National Champions in the AWPA $15,000 Arabian Western Pleasure Maturity in 2024 and the Arabian Western Pleasure AAOTR 40-59 in 2025. Everyone’s standout moment (so far) came at the 2025 Mid Summer Nationals when Redemption and Jeremy won the Arabian Western Pleasure AATR Choice.

“The last time I won, Josh’s hair was still black,” he shared about his 20-year hiatus from the winner’s circle, without missing a chance to poke some fun. “But really, learning Redemption has been so much fun. He is a very easy horse to show. You wear your smile, put your hand down, and stay out of his way.”

In addition to keeping him present and relevant in the show ring, they have also made great efforts in Redemption’s breeding career. Even with their combined 60 years of experience in the Arabian horse industry, this is the first breeding stallion they bred.

“The Arabian Western Pleasure Association (AWPA) has created a great avenue for marketing your stallion,” Chelsea shared with gratitude to the program.

One of their favorite memories as breeders so far was when a woman shared that she decided she wanted to breed to Redemption after seeing how he and Josh interacted (with lots of snuggles) after his standup during the AWPA Futurity. Their son Payne took some credit for this as he reminds his parents that Redemption has been falling asleep on his shoulders since day one.

As for the future, they plan to keep things pretty status quo. Josh and Jeremy will continue to show this talented horse as his recognition as a breeding stallion grows. The Harpers are grateful and excited to share that the first two Redemption foals available for purchase were quickly claimed by two families who can easily spot great western horses – Staci and Bill Callison and Deb and Leon Barber.