Matt Shiflet Stables

Matt Shiflet Stables was established in 2007 by Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Shiflet with the ambition to breed and produce the finest American Saddlebreds in the business. Matt Shiflet Stables continues to lead the industry with World Champion American Saddlebred show horses and breeding studs. Since the opening of Matt Shiflet Stables, they have trained 105 World Champions

2012 UPHA Young Trainer Of The Year

2022 UPHA Horsemen of The Year

2015 Carolinas Futurity Distinguished Breeder Award

2017 UPHA Chapter 12 Horseperson of the Year

2021 UPHA Chapter 12 Horseperson of the Year

2020 ASAC Trainer of the Year

2017 ASAC Trainer of the Year

American Saddlebreds have been a part of the Shiflet family since the early 1940's when Claude Shiflet (Matt’s grandfather) purchased his first Saddlebred. Claude began training horses at a young age and eventually in 1970, he opened his own public training operation, Claude Shiflet Stables in Asheboro, NC.

Claude's love for the breed was passed onto his son, Harrison. Naturally, having grown up around Saddlebreds, Harrison's affinity for the breed started to grow as well. Hall of Fame horse trainer, Claude and Harrison worked side by side for many years at the Asheboro location. Matt is now the third generation of Shiflet horsemen to operate out of the stables in Asheboro, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. The fourth generation of Shiflet horsemen, Matt and Whitney's son Clayton started showing saddlebreds in 2023, continuing the legacy.
 

As the Shiflet family spread out across North Carolina, Matt also moved around a bit but held on tight to his family's roots in Asheboro. Throughout the years, Matt has trained national and world champion horses. Matt’s lifelong passion for the breed has helped create the highly successful training, breeding and showing operation that thrives today. 

The family's legacy continues. The historic and formerly known as Claude Shiflet Stables, still stands today and is now known as Matt Shiflet Stables. 

WGC Clever Girl (2 years in a row)

WCC Hit The Mark RWF (2 yrs in a row)

WCC Tua

WCC Ramble On

WC Clever Girl

WC Tua

WC Hit The Mark RWF

WC Lexingtonian

WC Billy Flynn ESQ

WC Bonheur 

Currently Standing:

WGC Sire Tango's Parting Kiss

Matt Shiflet Stables breeding program is headed by Whitney and Matt Shiflet. For more information on stud fees and breeding contracts please call Whitney (304)952-1201 or email mattshifletstables@yahoo.com

Tango's Token Kiss WGC WC/WCC x10

WC WCC Hi-Fling X 8

WCC WC Dheir To Tango x2

WCC WC Dreamacre's Mr. Heisman

WCC WC Chess Piece x2

WC Billy Flynn ESQ

WC Heartbreak Warfare 

WC Uptown Funk 

WC King of Swing

WC Dreamacres Chapel of Love

WC Tango's Private Matter  

WC Too Hot To Tango

WC There's No Denying

WC HS Knocking On Heavens Door

WC Dancing in September

Lets Go Tango WC x3

Rango Tango WC x3