Mountaintop Ranch is a family owned Equine Business. Original owners Virgle and Bettie Cunningham come from a long line of Texas Ranchers and Quarter Horse people. Mountaintop Ranch was founded in 1972 primarily as a Timber Operation. However, the Cunningham’s realized that the greatest values of the Ranch were the wilderness, flora, fauna, wildlife, and spectacular views.

In 1985 they decided to establish their Quarter Horse and Paint Horse business to include Breeding, Foaling, Imprinting, Sales, Training, and Consulting Services. To manage this equine business, Virgle and Bettie’s daughter Lydia Cunningham joined the ranch as part owner and full-time Ranch Manager.

Lydia Cunningham Bush has a Bachelors Degree from Northern Arizona University. She did additional work at West Texas State University with Gary Marbel, an outstanding Instructor in Equine Science and Horse Trainer. She has Equine Breeding Certificates from North Carolina University and Ohio State University. She has served as a Governoratorial Appointed Member of the Virginia Horse Industry Board.

Virgle L. Cunningham has a Bachelors Degree from Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, with a major in Animal Science. He received his Equine Judges Card in 1954. He also received his Masters Degree from American University in Washington, D.C. 

All of the Cunningham family are recipients of numerous certifications from Horse Forums and Seminars.

Recognized as a World Class Horse Ranch, Mountaintop Ranch has been a member of the AQHA Breeder’s Service since 1984 and is a member of the AQHA Breeders Referral Program. 

Whether you take advantage of our excellent breeding and foaling services, or perhaps, you need a stellar trainer or expert consulting; whatever your horse needs, come meet the Cunningham family and join our Mountaintop Ranch family.