The 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge will take place December 1st-10th at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will showcase the top fifteen Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association contestants in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping and bull riding. The WNFR will also feature the top Women’s Professional Rodeo Association contestants in barrel racing and breakaway roping.
Although it is not often mentioned, all the timed-event horses at the WNFR have Thoroughbred ancestry. The most prolific of those ancestors is the stallion Three Bars. He appears multiple times in every pedigree of each horse competing in roping, steer wrestling, and barrel racing. Most of the horses also trace back to Top Deck, Depth Charge, Jackstraw, Spotted Bull and Azure Te. More recent influxes of Thoroughbred blood come from stallions such as Beduino, Raise Your Glass, Reb’s Policy, Master Hand and Leinster House.
Examining the pedigrees of modern Quarter Horses makes the Thoroughbred influence hard to ignore. To illustrate this, The Western Thoroughbred went back eight generations and calculated the Thoroughbred percentage of the horses competing at the WNFR. Here are the winners of the 2022 Nutrena Horse of the Year presented by AQHA awards:
Steer Wrestling – Dashin Haze – “Tyson” – 77.0% Thoroughbred
Tyson is ridden and owned and ridden by Curtis Cassidy. He is also ridden by J. D. Struxness, Jesse Brown, Kyle Irwin, Rowdy Parrott, and Will Lummus. Tyson is a 2005 gelding bred in Alberta by Shady Lane Stables. He is by Royal Quick Dash and out of Sheza Special Chick, by Chicks Beduino. He made 14 starts, won four races, and earned $30,269 on the track. He also placed second in the Gr. 3 Alberta Bred Futurity at Grande Prairie. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Top Deck, Very Wise, Direct Win, Vandy, Beduino, Depth Charge, Chicaro, Raise Your Glass, Spotted Bull, Lena’s Bar and Seabiscuit.
Team Roping Heading – Jess A Moose – “Grey” – 69.1% Thoroughbred
Grey is owned by Jim Donnan and ridden by Lightning Aguilera. He is a 2011 gelding bred in South Dakota by Butch Webb. He is by High On Corona and out of Jess Tara, by Mr Jess Perry. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Beduino, Lilsalady, Noholme, Yankee Doll, Raise Your Glass, Romany Royal, Grey Sovereign, and Rejected.
Team Roping Heeling – Kadabra King – “Turbo” – 21.9% Thoroughbred
Turbo is owned by Christi and Patrick Smith and ridden by Patrick. He is a 2010 gelding bred in Texas by Wayne and Carolann Hodges. He is by Abrakadabracre and out of Quixote Jessie, by Holidoc. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Doc Horn, Charlevoix, Bayard, Reno Bay, Free Hand, and Candy Mark.
Breakaway Roping – Baybe Bullet – “Baybe” – 55.9% Thoroughbred
Baybe is owned by Taylor and Joey Williams and ridden by Joey. She is a 2011 mare bred in Montana by Bud and Sandy Williams. She is by Frenchmans Bullet and out of Beanie Baybe Chic, by Chicks Slew of Bux. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Depth Charge, Doc Horn, Los Molinos, Top Deck, Very Wise, Beduino, Louisiana Slew, Seattle Slew, Deep Sun, Moolah Bux, Peace Pipe, Nassak, Easy Inclination, Strate Stuff, Noholme, and Hempen.
Tie-down Roping – Pocketful of Light – “Pockets” – 20.3% Thoroughbred
Pockets is ridden and owned by Caleb Smidt. He is also ridden by Marty Yates. He is a 2007 gelding bred in Oklahoma by Joe Festervan. He is by Johnathan Starlight and out of Playful Pockets, by Freckles Playboy. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Mad Way, Doc Horn, Porte Drapeau, Lawyer, Captains Courageous, Joe Blair, Fleeting Time and Uncle Jimmie Gray.
Steer Roping – JS Frosty Badger – “Goose” – 21.1% Thoroughbred
Goose is owned by Kelli and Scott Snedecor and ridden by Scott. He is a 2009 gelding bred in Kansas by Jeri Lynn Still. He is by San Zero Quixote and out of Miss Black Frosty, by Stage Bar Ted. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Greencock, Bayard, Sheilas Reward, Truly Truckle, and Be Sure Now.
2022 WNFR Barrel Horses
The Thoroughbred ancestry is most significant in the steer wrestling horses but it is very prominent in the barrel horses as well. Of the 50 barrel horses that we analyzed for the 2022 WNFR, the average was 55.7% Thoroughbred in eight generations. The Barrel Racing Horse of the Year, Famous Lil Jet, owned by Jordan and Justin Briggs, is 62.5% Thoroughbred. Dona Kaye Rule’s High Valor, who was second in the Horse of the Year voting, is 74.6% Thoroughbred. Cuatro Fame, owned by Ty and Stevi Hillman, was third in the voting. He is 67.2% Thoroughbred in eight generations.
Five of the barrel horses heading to the 2022 WNFR are off the track – Kasons Shadow, Tres Leche, Steal Money, Justaheartbeattofame, and MacGyver Moonflash. They are 71.1%, 69.9%, 69.5%, 60.2%, and 58.6% Thoroughbred respectively. Kasons Shadow, Steal Money, and Macgyver Moonflash are race winners. The horse with the highest percentage of Thoroughbred ancestry is Sissy Winn’s JL I Am Reddy, aka “Ted,” who is 75.4% Thoroughbred in eight generations. Ted is a grandson of Jill Lane‘s Thoroughbred stallion, Red. French Zone, who is ridden by Stevi Hillman, has a Thoroughbred parent. She is out of Ryann Pedone‘s Thoroughbred mare, Star Zone. In all, 19 of the horses that were analyzed had at least one Thoroughbred within three generations. They include One First Class Lady, RV Brijett, MCM Firewater Dixie, TR Judges Doll, Chewingthehotwire, A Dash Ta Flame, Shes Packin Fame, Famous Ladies Man, Force the Goodbye, Blazin Babe Olena, Babe On the Chase, RC Black In Famous, and Prime Diamond.
Overall, the WNFR barrel horses are more Thoroughbred than Quarter Horse. So, when you watch them run down the alley at the Thomas & Mack, remember that you are witnessing a culmination of centuries of breeding that not only includes legends such as Wimpy, Driftwood and King, but also Bold Ruler, Northern Dancer and Man O’ War.
Here are the Thoroughbred percentages of the horses that will be competing in barrel racing at the 2022 WNFR:
#1 – Jordon Briggs – Tolar, Texas – $177,779.15 – 31 Rodeos
Famous Lil Jet – “Rollo” – 62.5% Thoroughbred
Rollo is a 2014 gelding bred in Texas by Bubsy Quarterhorse LLC. He is by Dash Ta Fame and out of Blazin Black Beauty, by Blazin Jetolena. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, Anchor Watch, Lake Erie, War Admiral, Blazing Duchess and Fol’s Native.
One First Class Lady – “Lola” – 60.2% Thoroughbred
Lola is a 2015 mare bred in Texas by Bubsy Quarterhorse LLC. She is by Blazin Jetolena and out of GL Famous First Lady, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, War Bam, Blazing Duchess, Blaze, Alibhai, Barrister, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Fol’s Native, and Heisanative.
Roll O Lena – “Camo” – 54.7% Thoroughbred
Camo is a 2017 mare bred in Texas by Jordan and Justin Briggs. She is by Mr Cinnamon Roll and out of Stoli and Cream, by Stoli. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, Roulade, Royal Note, Bluesette, Beduino, Romany Royal, and Miss Painted Clown.
#2 – Dona Kay Rule – Minco, Oklahoma – $127,441.79 – 37 Rodeos
High Valor – “Valor” – 74.6% Thoroughbred
Valor is a 2009 gelding bred in Oklahoma by Lana Merrick. He is by Valiant Hero and out of Rare High, by Rare Form. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, Beduino, Mayshego, Azure Te, Reb’s Policy, Lilsalady, Noholme, Moolah Bux, Mito Paint, Yankee Doll and Top Deck.
A Juicy Adventure – “Juice” – 12.9% Thoroughbred
Juice is a 2008 gelding bred in Indiana by Catherine Cline. He is by Smart Like Juice and out of Minis Daisey May, by Carcon Nowata. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Doc Horn and Dennis Reed.
#3 – Wenda Johnson – Pawhuska, Oklahoma – $121,594.27 – 31 Rodeos
Steal Money – “Mo” – 69.5% Thoroughbred
Mo is a 2016 gelding bred in Texas by J. Santos Espinoza. He is by First Moonflash and out of Im Chica Stoli, by Stoli. He made nine starts, won one race, and earned $4,255 on the track. His one win was at Lone Star in Grand Prairie, Texas. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Tilt The Odds, Pukka Gent, Beduino, Miss Painted Clown and Raise Your Glass.
Macgyver Moonflash – “Mac” – 58.6% Thoroughbred
Mac is a 2013 gelding bred in Ontario by Ivy Lane Racing. He is by First Moonflash and out of Touched by the Moon, by Black Moons Arising. He made seven starts, won one race, and earned $14,409 on the track. His one win was at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Tilt the Odds, Pukka Gent, Leannie, Bornapet and Hinge of Fate.
#4 – Stevi Hillman – Granbury, Texas – $120,602.22 – 50 Rodeos
Cuatro Fame – “Truck” – 67.2% Thoroughbred
Truck is a 2007 gelding bred in Kansas by Brandy Wilson-Mehl. He is by Dash Ta Fame and out of Princess Streaks, by Streak Laico Bird. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, Anchor Watch, Lake Erie, War Admiral, Little Request and Gay Dunce.
French Zone – “Hollywood” – 66.4% Thoroughbred
Hollywood is a 2013 mare bred in Texas by Jack and Kelly Bruner. She is by Frenchmans Guy and out of Star Zone (TB), by Wild Zone (TB). Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Wild Again, Premiership, The Minstrel, and Exclusive Native.
RV Brijett – “Brijett” – 59.0% Thoroughbred
Brijett is a 2017 mare bred in Idaho by Megan McLeod-Sprague. She is by Blazin Jetolena and out of DTF Mellowdoc, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, War Bam, Blazing Duchess, Blaze, Alibhai, Barrister, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Tiptoe Tune, and Beduino.
Sand In My Socks – “Sandy” – 50.0% Thoroughbred
Sandy is a 2017 mare bred in Texas by Isabella Quarter Horses LLC. She is by BHR Frenchies Socks and out of JC Pick Six, by Tres Seis. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Anaqua, Reb’s Policy, and New Policy.
MCM Firewater Dixie – “Dixie” – 50.4% Thoroughbred
Dixie is a 2018 filly bred in Oklahoma by Matt and Bendi Dunn. She is by Fire Water Flit and out of Mulberry Canyon Moon, by Marthas Six Moons. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Percentage, Long Chance, Old Fols, Osage Streaker, Thermos, Kentucky Pride, and Degage.
#5 – Hailey Kinsel – Cotulla, Texas – $119,389.58 – 61 Rodeos
DM Sissy Hayday – “Sister” – 54.3% Thoroughbred
Sister is a 2011 mare bred in Texas by Dillon Mundorf. She is by PC Frenchmans Hayday and out of Royal Sissy Irish, by Royal Shake Em. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Anchor Watch, Beduino, Find a Buyer, Zevi, Bold Ruler and Master Hand.
DH Jess Stellar – “Jules” – 48.0% Thoroughbred
Jules is a 2013 mare bred in Texas by Damon Hodges. She is by Mighty Jess and out of PC Frosted Stellar, by Sun Frost. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Raise Your Glass, Raise a Native, Hijo Beauty and Deep Sun.
TR Judges Doll – “Reese” – 55.5% Thoroughbred
Reese is a 2016 mare bred in South Dakota by Harry Thomas. She is by Judge Cash and out of TR Dashing Badger, by Mr Illuminator. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, Market Wise, Alibhai, Mito Paint, Mito, Native Dancer, Roman, and Yankee Doll.
VQ Nonstop Stinson – “Valentina” – 59.0% Thoroughbred
Valentina is a 2017 mare bred in Colorado by Jeffery Varner. She is by Eddie Stinson and out of Honor This Nonstop, by Mr Honor Bound. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Lena’s Bar, Past Due, Fast Fellow, Imbros, and Flashy Dancer.
#6 – Shelley Morgan – Eustace, Texas – $110,460.92 – 56 Rodeos
HR Fameskissandtell – “Kiss” – 59.8% Thoroughbred
Kiss is a 2014 mare bred in Louisiana by Elizabeth Hays. She is by Ceo and out of Fames Fiery Kiss, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Witch, Salem, Lena’s Bar, Texas Dancer, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie and Sharon’s Charger.
Kinda Heavenly – “Phoebe” – 64.5% Thoroughbred
Phoebe is a 2013 mare bred in Oklahoma by Jud Little. She is by JL Dash Ta Heaven and out of Kindabugginme, by Bug In My Frosty. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Raise Your Glass, Nevalero, Dothan, Good Bird, Azure Te, Truly Truckle and Jerry Crow.
Tres Leche – 69.9% Thoroughbred
Tres Leche is a 2016 mare bred in Texas by Michael Partin. She is by Tres Seis and out of Easy On Liberty, by Shazoom. She made seven starts on the track and earned $4,075. Her best effort was a second place finish at Los Alamitos in California. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Little Request, Top Conference, Reb’s Policy, Anchor Watch, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, Moonsashinnin and Beduino
Will Merada – “Radar” – 23.0% Thoroughbred
Radar is a 2007 gelding bred in Texas by Billy Martin. He is by Light N Lena and out of Meradas Oh Cay, by Freckles Merada. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Raffles, and Disturb.
#7 – Sissy Winn – Chapman Ranch, Texas – $101,848.16 – 64 Rodeos
Chewingthehotwire – “Chewy” – 49.6% Thoroughbred
Chewy is a 2014 gelding bred in Texas by Brad and Kenna Squires. He is by Flaming Fire Water and out of Native Quick Dash, by Royal Quick Dash. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Dusty Bound, Through Bound, Find a Buyer, Beduino, Romany Royal, Fol’s Native, Heisanative, Raise a Native and Old Fols.
A R Dash Ta Flame – “Scoop” – 63.2% Thoroughbred
Scoop is a 2013 stallion bred in California by Atwood Ranches Inc. He is by Dash Ta Fame and out of Discreet Retreet, by Mr Jess Perry. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, Anchor Watch, Lake Erie, War Admiral, Raise Your Glass, What Luck, Bold Ruler, Nasrullah, and Double Jay.
JL I Am Reddy – “Ted” – 75.4% Thoroughbred
Ted is a 2017 gelding bred in Montana by Jill Lane Quarter Horses. He is by JL Reddy to Charm and out of JL Seraphina, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Red, Siyah Kalem, Mr Prospector, Raise A Native, Crimson Satan, Spy Song, Kentucky Pride, Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Beduino, Lake Erie, Azure Te, Nashville, and Confidant.
#8 – Margo Crowther – North Fort Myers, Florida – $96,870.71 – 82 Rodeos
Shes Packin Fame – “Sissy” – 65.2% Thoroughbred
Sissy is a 2012 mare bred in South Carolina by Frank Moore Jr. She is by Carrizzo and out of Heidis Dashing Sixes, by Packin Sixes. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Fix-n-Mix, Jole Blon, Hempen, Indian Hemp, Djebah, Little Request and Moon Gypsy.
Im Stylin Like Sissy – “Style” – 65.2% Thoroughbred
Im Stylin Like Sissy is a 2017 mare bred in South Carolina by Frank Moore Jr. She is by Carrizzo and out of Heidis Dashing Sixes, by Packin Sixes. She is a full sister to Sissy. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Fix-n-Mix, Jole Blon, Hempen, Indian Hemp, Djebah, Little Request, and Moon Gypsy.
DG Excuse My French – “Pierre” – 56.6% Thoroughbred
DG Excuse My French is a 2014 gelding bred in Texas by Donald Griffin. He is by BHR Frenchies Sox and out of Eyes Moonshine, by Mr Eye Opener. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Anaqua, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, Beduino, Romany Royal, Lanolark, Strate Stuff, and Noholme.
#9 – Emily Beisel – Weatherford, Oklahoma – $93,964.76 – 88 Rodeos
Namgis D 33 – “Chongo” – 43.8% Thoroughbred
Chongo is a 2010 gelding bred in Texas by Stan Sigman. He is by Bucks Hancock Dude and out of Track Goddess, by Eyesa Special. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Beduino, Raise Your Glass, Little Request and Geiger Countess.
Biddin on Fame – “Beau” – 59.0% Thoroughbred
Beau is a 2013 gelding bred in Oklahoma by Youree-Ward Barrel Horses. He is by PC Frosty Bid and out of Jaxsons Olympic Fame, by Poco Lijerito. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Azure Te, Beduino, Mona’s Baby, Lena’s Bar and Cul De Sac.
Namgis D 35 – “Pipewrench” – 37.9% Thoroughbred
Pipewrench is a 2010 gelding bred in Texas by Stan Sigman. He is by Bucks Hancock Dude and out of Central Station, by First Down Dash. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, Tiptoe Tune and Vikingson.
Namgis D 56 – “Foxy” – 37.9% Thoroughbred
Foxy is a 2012 mare bred in Texas by Stan Sigman. She is by Bucks Hancock Dude and out of Central Station, by First Down Dash. She is a full sister to Pipewrench. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, Tiptoe Tune and Vikingson.
#10 – Kassie Mowry – Dublin, Texas – $92,553.30 – 26 Rodeos
Famous Ladies Man – “Emmitt” – 70.3% Thoroughbred
Emmitt is a 2015 gelding bred in Texas by Bubsy Quarterhorse LLC. He is by Dash Ta Fame and out of Lady Perks, by Dash For Perks. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, Anchor Watch, Lake Erie, War Admiral, Lena’s Bar, Fol’s Native, Heisanative, Raise a Native and Old Fols.
CP He Will Be Epic – “Will” – 55.5% Thoroughbred
Will is a 2015 gelding bred in Texas by Claire Pfluger Powell. He is by Epic Leader and out of Percilla, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Raise Your Glass, Anaqua, Nashville, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Leinster House, Manacle, and Jonathan.
Epic Guy – “King” – 42.2% Thoroughbred
King is a 2015 gelding bred in Texas by Kristen Williams. He is by Epic Leader and out of Frenchilicious, by Frenchmans Guy. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Raise Your Glass, Anaqua, and Nashville.
Force the Goodbye – “Jarvis” – 57.8% Thoroughbred
Jarvis is a 2018 gelding bred in Oregon by Janelle Yutzie Blubaugh. He is by The Goodbye Lane and out of VF Forcit First, by Burrs First Down. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Leinster House, Manacle, Sing Sing, Tamerlane, Find a Buyer, Benduino, Romany Royal, Lena’s Bar, Depth Charge, and Mito Paint.
#11 – Bayleigh Choate – Fort Worth, Texas – $90,892.81 – 89 Rodeos
TJR Stinson Blue – “Boozer” – 51.1% Thoroughbred
Boozer is a 2017 gelding bred in Texas by Twisted J Ranch. He is by Eddie Stinson and out of Yo Threatnin Frost, by Pat Cowan. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Lena’s Bar, Past Due and Just Sissy.
LK Heza Fame – “Preacher” – 68.8% Thoroughbred
Preacher is a 2013 gelding bred in Texas by Biloxi Shultz. He is by Dash Ta Fame and out of Sheza Peasa Pie, by Pie in the Sky. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, Anchor Watch, Lake Erie, War Admiral, Lena’s Bar, Roulade, Royal Note, Truly Truckle, Fair Truckle, Pass Em Up, and Noholme.
Hail To Be Famous – “Dash” – 51.6% Thoroughbred
Dash is a 2015 gelding bred in Texas by Terri Willingham. He is by Dash Ta Fame and out of Itty Bitty Boon, by Flaming Talent. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, Anchor Watch, Lake Erie, War Admiral, Dusty Bound, and Through Bound.
Miss JB 1214 – “Side Chick” – 53.5% Thoroughbred
Side Chick is a 2012 mare bred in Texas by Joe and Dee Lynn Braman. She is by Chasin Firewater and out of Ta Tornado, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Jacks Jet, Depth Charge, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Sparkling Native, Raise a Native, Bloody Blade, and Blade.
#12 – Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi – Lampasas, Texas – $88,431.79 – 71 Rodeos
Babe on the Chase – “Birdie” – 64.5% Thoroughbred
Birdie is a 2011 mare bred in Texas by Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi. She is by Chasin Firewater and out of Streaking Six Babe, by Streakin Six. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Depth Charge, Rocket Bar, Lena’s Bar, Hijo the Bull, Little Request, Direct Win, First Ambassador and Boyarsky.
Blazin Babe Olena – “Anna” – 71.1% Thoroughbred
Anna is a 2017 mare bred in Texas by Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi. She is by Blazin Jetolena and out of Streakin Six Babe, by Streakin Six. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, War Bam, Blazing Duchess, Blaze, Alibhai, Barrister, Lena’s Bar, Hijo the Bull, Little Request, Requested, Direct Win, First Ambassador, Diplomat Way, Nashua, Barbizon, Boyarsky, and Fleet Nasrullah.
Rock On Guys – “Lefty” – 52.3% Thoroughbred
Lefty is a 2017 gelding bred in Texas by Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi. He is by A Guy With Proof and out of Vital Rock, by Firewaterontherocks. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, In Conflict, Noholme, Beduino and Pass Em Up.
RC Black In Famous – “Pickles” – 60.9% Thoroughbred
Pickles is a 2015 mare bred in Oklahoma by Jane and Ryan Melby. She is by Famous Gold Coin and out of RC Back In Black, by Ninety Nine Goldmine. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Pocket Coin, Master Hand, Bold Ruler, Hasty Road, Raise Your Glass, and Beduino.
#13 – Jessica Routier – Buffalo, South Dakota – $86,863.10 – 63 Rodeos
Fiery Miss West – “Missy” – 37.5% Thoroughbred
Missy is a 2011 mare bred in South Dakota by Gary Westergren. She is by Firewater Frenchman and out of Frenchmans Bo Dashus, by Royal Quick Dash. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer and Beduino.
High On Smoothies – “Nicki” – 52.3% Thoroughbred
Nicki is a 2015 mare bred in South Dakota by Jessica and Riley Routier. She is by High On Corona and out of Especials Smoothie, by Especial. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Beduino, Lilsalady, Noholme, Yankee Doll, and Lena’s Bar.
Frenchvanilasmoothie – “Jelly” – 35.2% Thoroughbred
Jelly is a 2016 mare bred in South Dakota by Jessica and Riley Routier. She is by Frenchmans Easy Doc and out of Especials Smoothie, by Especial. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars and Lena’s Bar.
#14 – Lisa Lockhart – Oelrichs, South Dakota – $84,870.91 – 93 Rodeos
Promise Me Fame Guys – “Levee” – 29.7% Thoroughbred
Levee is a 2016 gelding bred in Montana by Demrece and Harvey Keller. He is by Aint Seen Nothin Yet and out of Bar Blue Lass, by FC Aboo. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Master Hand and Top Deck.
Rosas Cantina CC – “Rosa” – 58.6% Thoroughbred
Rosa is a 2010 mare bred in North Dakota by Alan Woodbury. She is by Corona Cartel and out of Dash Ta Vanilla, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lena’s Bar, Baby Steel, Beduino, Mayshego, Azure Te, Reb’s Policy, Lilsalady and Lake Erie.
Prime Diamond – “Cutter” – 68.8% Thoroughbred
Cutter is a 2011 gelding bred in Texas by Jacquie Thompson Crenshaw. He is by Prime Talent and out of Hugos Diamond, by Hugo Streakin. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Beduino, Lilsalady, Coup de Kas, Dana’s Princess, Little Request, Find a Buyer, Noholme, Away From Holme and Aforethought.
#15 – Leslie Smalygo – Skiatook, Oklahoma – $84,453.00 – 50 Rodeos
Justaheartbeattofame – “Gus” – 60.2% Thoroughbred
Gus is a 2010 gelding bred in Texas by Bart and Vicki Amsler. He is by Justaheartofawarrior and out of Yawl a Fame Maker, by Dash Ta Fame. He made five starts and earned $0 on the track. His best effort was a fourth-place finish at Sandy Downs in Idaho Falls. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Leinster House, Manacle, Sing Sing, Tamerlane, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie and Aforethought.
Kasons Shadow – “Kason” – 71.1% Thoroughbred
Kason is a 2011 gelding bred in Utah by John and Ann Hansen. He is by Justaheartofawarrior and out of Pritzi Kid, by Pritzi Dash. He made ten starts, won one race, and earned $2,805 on the track. His one win was at Jerome Fair in Idaho. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Leinster House, Manacle, Sing Sing, Tamerlane, Find a Buyer, To Market, Rocket Bar, L’Natural, Raise a Native, Sully’s Secret, and Kicapu Kid.
Sources: Equibase, Equineline, All Breed Database, WPRA, PRCA
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