Our Team
Making it all possible
At 7 Lakes Ranch, our success is built on the strength of our entire team. From experienced trainers to dedicated barn staff and management personnel, every individual plays a vital role in creating a world-class environment for our horses and clients. It’s our shared commitment to excellence, communication, and care that ensures each horse receives the attention it deserves and every client and owner feels supported. At 7 Lakes, it’s not just about the horses—it’s about the people who make it all possible.
Mirko Midili
Head Trainer
Mirko Midili is the Head Trainer at 7 Lakes Ranch in Purcell, Oklahoma, where he brings a blend of European expertise and American competitive grit to the reining horse world. Originally from Italy, Mirko is known for his precision, feel, and leadership in the arena. At 7 Lakes Ranch, he plays a key role in developing top-level horses and mentoring a dedicated team, helping shape the ranch into one of the most respected training and breeding programs in the industry.
Achievements
2024 Highlights
- L4 Open Futurity Preliminary Highest Score: 226
- L4 Open Futurity Semi-Finals Highest Comp.: 450
- L4 Open Futurity Finals – 5th Place
- NARS Open L4 Champion | Score: 227
- 100X Reining Classic L4 Open Futurity Champion
Past Highlights
- ‘23 NRHA Futurity Open Level 3 Res. Champion
- ‘22 European Futurity Open Level 4 Res. Champion
- ‘21 European Futurity Open Level 4 Champion
- ‘21 4 YO Futurity Open Level 4 Champion
- ‘21 Futurity Open Level 4 Champion & Res. Champion
- ‘21 First European to be Top 5 NRHA Professional
- ‘19 Italian Futurity Open Level 4 Champion
- ‘19 European Futurity Open Level 4 Champion
- ‘18 4 YO Futurity Level 4 & 3 Champion
- ‘12 Italian Futurity Open Champion Level 4-3-2-1
- Italian Derby Open Champion & Res. Champion
- 2X European Derby Open Res. Champion
- German Futurity Open Champion
- Belgium Futurity Open Champion
- World Equestrian Games Finalist
- Multiple Times NRHA Top 20 Professional
Leo Kellermann
Resident Trainer
Achievements
2024 Highlights
- L1 & L2 Open Futurity Champion
- L3 T-Reserve Open Futurity Champion
- L4 Open Futurity Finals – 7th Place
- 2024 Earnings: $410,000+
- NARS Open L1 Champion
- 100X Reining Classic L1 Open Futurity Champion
- 2024 NRHA Top 10 Professional
- 2024 Earnings: $410,000+
Past Highlights
- ‘23 Reining By The Bay Champion L2
- ‘21 Cactus Reining Classic Derby Res. Champion L2
- ‘21 Cactus Reining Classic 4YO Stakes Champion L2
- ‘21 NRBC Champion L2
- ‘21 AZRHA Mother’s Day 4YO Stakes Champion L2 & L3
- ‘21 AZRHA Mother’s Day 4YO Stakes Res. Champion L4
- ‘21 Reining By The Bay Champion L2
- ‘20 Sun Circuit LTD. Open Champion
- ‘20 Best Of The West Reining Fut. Champion L1 & L2
