2020 Bay Stallion

This new bay stallion is an exciting addition to our breeding program and is by Rio Starlight who is a 15.2 hand 1,200 lb buckskin with a great confirmation to go with a great pedigree. He is by Grays Starlight, an all-time Leading Sire producing over $10 million in cutting (NCHA), reined cow horse (NRCHA) and reining horses (NRHA). In 2007 Grays Starlight was the Leading Sire of Broodmares sold in both NRHA and NRCHA sales and the second leading sire of broodmares sold in NCHA sales. Grays Starlight is by AQHA/NCHA Hall of Fame Inductee Peppy San Badger, the all-time number 2 sire $28 Million of performance horses. Rio is out of Smokin Kitty Rio the 1993 NCHA Open Reserve World Champion with earnings exceeding $65.000. Smokin Kitty Rio is by NCHA and NRCHA greats Smokin Jose, Doc Quixote and AQHA/NRHA Hall of Fame Mr Gun Smoke.

Rio has his ROM in Reining and qualified for the 2004 AQHA world show in reining. Rio was being shown in the working cow horse events and has won multiple events, qualifying for the 2006 AQHA world show; he was also be shown at the Working Cow Horse World Show.

This stallion is out of a mare who is an own daughter of the great Smart Chic Olena, with great pleasure we have added Smart Chic Olena to our breeding program.  We believe in the hype surrounding this great stallion.  Smart Chic Olena has LTE of $167,471 in cutting, reining, and cow horse events; few horses in history rival the versatility of Smart Chic Olena.  Smart Chic Olena is inducted into the AQHA and NRHA Hall of Fame.  He is a $10 Million Dollar Sire with the NRHA and NRCHA Million Dollar Sire.  He is the only sire to win both the Open Cutting and Open Reining Championships.  He is an NRHA World Champion and truly one of the most versatile sires in AQHA history. 

This chestnut mare is welcomed with great excitement as an addition to our program, she goes back to some of AQHA's greatest money producers such as Smart Chic Olena, Boomernic, Reminic, Smart Little Lena, Doc Olena, Doc Bar, Peppy San, King, and Mr Gun Smoke multiple times. Boomernic has LTE of $120,000 and ROM Performance, he was the 1992 NRHA Open Futurity Champion and is an NRHA Million Dollar Sire.  Mr Gunsmoke explosive athletic ability and sensitivity to a cow translates well to his offspring.  Mr Gunsmoke is inducted into the NRHA, NRCHA, and AQHA hall of fame; he is a horse among legends. 

We call this young stallion the future of our breeding program and we are excited to see what he can do in the show ring.  His background boasts a pedigree and ability to perform and win at the world show. This stallion has a correct conformation and disposition that get him noticed with correct training. He has no markings besides a star on his face. He is built to work or show all day with a short strong back and thick straight jet black legs. His breeding is supported by size, speed, athleticism, intelligence, and versatility. If you are as excited as we are please inquire about future bookings.  We expect great working cow horse, rope horse, cutting, team penning, and reining offspring in the near future. With his pedigree, color, and versatility you will not be disappointed with the outcome. Check him out!