About Us
We're Curtis & Liz Truax,
owners of the
C Bar L .
WELCOME TO OUR WORLD!
We purchased the C Bar L in 1994. We began with our first stallion, Pines Alliance (by Zippo Bar Pine) and a small band of broodmares.
Our mission has NEVER changed:
To create high-quality crosses that produce the best minds, exceptional conformation, and the ability to excel on the ranch and in the show pen
I can’t say enough about
Liz Truax and her Roadmap to Better Horsemanship program!!!
Best thing I’ve ever done hands down.
- Tracy S.
For all who thought I was crazy to buy a young horse....well, this is why.....he was born just for me!
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Thank you Liz for breeding, raising, and training such awesome, wonderful Chevy babies!
- Jessie J.
What an awesome clinic with
Liz Truax. Great people getting together to work cattle and flag.
Liz gives great, simple advice!
Ask her about her ROADMAP to BETTER HORSEMANSHIP!
- Lori S.
Services We Offer
Breeding and Sales
Curtis and Liz received their 20 Year Breeding Certificate from AQHA in 2019.
Now entering their 25th year of breeding and selling quality American Quarter Horses, they would love to help you find your perfect partner! ​​
​Nightime Shiner ("Chevy") ​​​
is the C Bar L's resident stallion
​Chevy is the athletic, loveable, coal-black 2011 son of Night Deposit Chex, out of Shining Magic Spark (by Shining Spark).
Chevy and his foals are nominated to the Iowa QH Association Ranch Horse Stallion Breeders' Program & Futurity.
​2025 fee is $1500 - includes first shipment. ​
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Visit Chevy's Page for more information!
Clinics, Horsemanship Program, Show Prep/Coaching
Come see what all the FUN is about!
Liz's Roadmap to Better Horsemanship program is entering its 5th year. Join this program, which takes riders from their first ride to the show pen, trail, or wherever else they want to go with their horse.
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In addition, Liz offers private and small group lessons at her ranch, virtual lessons, and helps competitors prepare for their day in the show pen.
Liz also regularly conducts weekend clinics, at her ranch and around the country.
Visit the Clinics and Lessons Page for more information!
Judging: Carded Judge for ASHA, FQHR, ARHA, NRCHA and Open Ranch Shows
Having worked with horses since she was in junior high, Liz has an expansive show record in breed associations (ApHC, AQHA, and FQHR), as well as Stock Horse of Texas and National Reined Cow Horse Association.
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Liz is a carded judge for ASHA, FQHR, ARHA, and NRCHA and is also available to judge open Ranch Horse shows. She somehow manages to find a little time to trail ride and still competes herself.
Contact Liz for more information!
Commercial Beef Cattle
Curtis and Liz maintain a small herd of commercial beef cattle, occasionally offering beef on the hoof and beef products to the public.
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Cattle are bred and raised on the C Bar L, and grass fed for most of their life. Custom finishing options may be available.
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Contact the ranch for more information.