The 2024 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge will take place December 5th-14th 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 contestants of the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association 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. 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 2024 Nutrena Horse of the Year awards:
Team Roping Header – Espuela Bro – “Spur” – 57.0 % Thoroughbred
Spur is owned by Tyler and Jessi Wade. He is ridden by Tyler Wade. Spur is a 2007 gelding bred by Joe and Cathy Murray in California. He is by Blue Light Ike and out of the Thoroughbred mare Brio Victress. Espuelo Bro is the only horse that we analyzed that does not trace back to Three Bars. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include What a Pleasure, Bold Ruler, Hail to Reason, T. V. Lark, Lake Erie, Nashrullah, Mahmoud, Turn-To, Indian Hemp, War Admiral, Chicaro, Scorcher, Coventry, King Plaudit, Lani Chief, Joe Blair and Light Brigade.
Team Roping Heeler – Kadabra King – “Turbo” – 21.9% Thoroughbred
Turbo is owned by Patrick and Christi Smith. He is ridden by Patrick Smith. Turbo 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.
Steer Wrestling – Finding Meno – “Crush” – 68.4% Thoroughbred
Crush is owned by TC Equine LLC. He is ridden by Ty Erickson, JD Struxness and Rowdy Parrott. Crush is a 2011 gelding bred by Mark and Holly Curtis in Idaho. He is by Finding Nemo and out of Streakin Rascal, by Streakin Dash. He made nine starts, won one race, and earned $9,611 on the track. Notably, Crush placed third in the 2013 Idaho Cup Futurity. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Beduino, Mayshego, Azure Te, Little Request, Top Deck and Custus Rastus.
Tie-Down Roping – Figure to Fly – “Lollipop” – 45.7% Thoroughbred
Lollipop is owned and ridden by Shad Mayfield. She is a 2010 mare bred by Marty and Felicia Miller in Oklahoma. Lollipop is by Popular Resortfigure and out of Fastino, by Freedom Flyer. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Lena’s Bar, Truly Truckle, Fair Truckle, Hempen, Indian Hemp, Nasrullah and Spy Song.
Breakaway Roping – Stylish Drifter – “Dutch” – 21.1% Thoroughbred
Dutch is owned and ridden by Josie Conner. He is a 2009 gelding bred by Mike and Linda Silveira in California. He is by Playin Stylish and out of Gold Cloud Miss, by White Lightning Ike. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Chicaro, Doc Horn, Handy Shot, Scorcher, Beggar Boy, Lawyer, Greenock, Buck, Captains Courageous, Uncle Jimmie Gray, Esco Sunny, King Plaudit, Lani Chief and Joe Blair.
Steer Roping – Unbreykable – “Big Country” – 14.1% Thoroughbred
Big Country is owned and ridden by Kelton McMillion. He is a 2016 stallion bred by J. Goedertier and Christina Riley in Texas. Big Country is by Halreycious and out of Smooth Pass Play, by Smooth as a Cat. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Greenock, Independence, Doc Horn, Handy Shot, Captains Courageous, Uncle Jimmie Gray and Joe Blair.
Pickup Man – Guys High on Fame – “Tuffy” – 53.5% Thoroughbred
Tuffy is owned by Tyler and Vanessa Kraft. He is ridden by Tyler Kraft. Tuffy is a 2015 gelding bred by Jesse Jensen in South Dakota. He is by Lions Share of Fame and out of Frenchman Spiffy Gal, by Frenchmans Guy. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Yankee Doll, Mito Paint, Esters Little Klu, Big Klu, Lucky Jester, Jester and Twin Bar.
2024 WNFR Barrel Horses
The Thoroughbred ancestry is most significant in the steer wrestling and barrel horses. Of the 41 barrel horses that we analyzed for the 2024 WNFR, the average was 56.6% Thoroughbred in eight generations. The Barrel Racing Horse of the Year, Force the Goodbye, aka “Jarvis,” is 57.8% Thoroughbred. Jarvis is owned by the late Michael Boone and ridden by Kassie Mowry. DM Sissy Hayday, aka “Sister,” and DM High Roller, aka “Vanilla Wafer,” tied for second in the Horse of the Year voting. Both horses were bred by Dillion Mundorf. Sister is owned and ridden by four-time World Champion Hailey Kinsel, She is 54.3% Thoroughbred. Vanilla Wafer, owned and ridden by LaTricia Duke, is 40.2% Thoroughbred in eight generations.
Four of the barrel horses heading to the 2024 WNFR are off the track – Justaheartbeattofame, Hesa Mr Moonflash, Steal Money and Skyy Blue. They are 60.2%, 69.1%, 69.5% and 77.7% Thoroughbred respectively. Steal Money and Skyy Blue are race winners. Ashley Castleberry, the rider of Skyy Blue, is also the rider of the horse with highest percentage Thoroughbred, Calfee Stormy Dash. He is 79.7% Thoroughbred in eight generations. There are no barrel horses with Thoroughbred parents or grandparents competing at the WNFR this year. Eighteen of the horses that we analyzed had at least one Thoroughbred within three generations. KN Fabs Gift of Fame, Justaheartbeattofame, Blazin Boss, Skyy Blue, Calfee Stormy Dash, Force the Goodbye, Famous Ladies Man, Prime Diamond, JJ Carrizzo Fire Bug, Admire My Fame, Shines By Design, DM I Got This, NB Ladybird, Hesa Mr Moonflash, Jets Top Gun, Blazing With My Dude, Blingolena and Bucky Wonder Horse all have Thoroughbreds on their AQHA papers.
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 2024 WNFR:
#1 – Hailey Kinsel – $204,103
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.
KN Fabs Gift of Fame – “JLo” – 51.2% Thoroughbred
JLo is a 2009 mare bred in Texas by Kenny Nichols. She is by Frenchmans Fabulous and out of Mistys Dash of Fame, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Anchor Watch, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Murrtheblurr, Never Bend, Cornish Prince and Truly Truckle.
#2 – Leslie Smalygo – $195,907
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.
Blazin Boss – “Boss” – 56.3% Thoroughbred
Boss is a 2016 stallion bred in Texas by Amy Williams. He is by Blazin Jetolena and out of Famous Moonlight, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, War Bam, Blazing Duchess, Blaze, Alibhai, Barrister, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie and Long Chance.
#3 – Ashley Castleberry – $170,235
Skyy Blue – “Skyy” – 77.7% Thoroughbred
Skyy is a 2013 gelding bred in Texas by Alan and Sharon Colley. He is by Stoli and out of Sweeten My Dreams, by Runaway Rebel. He made thirteen starts, won one race, and earned $8,362 on the track. His one win was in a Maiden Claiming race at Evangeline in Opelousas, Louisiana. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, Beduino, Romany Royal, Grey Sovereign, Rejected, Miss Painted Clown, Dead Ahead, Top Deck, Pamstornado and Dancing Dervish.
Calfee Stormy Dash – “Stormy” – 79.7% Thoroughbred
Stormy is a 2011 gelding bred in Texas by Holly Calfee. He is by Captain Perk and out of Double Dog Dash, by Some Dasher. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, Lena’s Bar, Disco Jerry, Never Dance, Never Bend, Crewman, Fleet Kirsh, Fleet Nasrullah and Depth Charge.
#4 – Kassie Mowry – $162,283
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, Beduino, Romany Royal, Lena’s Bar, Depth Charge and Mito Paint.
Famous Ladies Man – “Emmitt” – 70.3% Thoroughbred
Emmitt is a 2015 gelding bred in Texas by Busby Quarter Horses. 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.
#5 – Emily Miller-Beisel – $154,005
Teasin Dat Guy – “Chewy” – 52.3% Thoroughbred
Teasin Dat Guy is a 2016 mare bred in Minnesota by Katie Lindahl. She is by Frenchmans Guy and out of Teasin Jetolena, by Blazin Jetolena. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Blazing Duchess, Find a Buyer, Master Hand, Experteeser and Cold Command.
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.
Ivory On Fire – “Liza” – 54.7% Thoroughbred
Liza is a 2016 mare bred in Texas by Vickie Adams. She is by Ivory James and out of Lil Miss Firewater, by Fire Water Flit. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Beduino, Lilsalady, Raise Your Glass, Hempen, Jack’s Jet, Depth Charge and Rocket Bar.
#6 – Lisa Lockhart – $140,888
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.
Blazin Ta Betty – “Sasha” – 62.5% Thoroughbred
Sasha is a 2018 mare bred in Texas by Busby Quarter Horses. She is by Dash Ta Fame and out of Blazin Black Beauty, by Blazin Jetolena. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, Anchor Watch, Lake Erie, War Admiral, Blazing Duchess, Blaze, Fol’s Native and Heisanative.
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.
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.
#7 – Tiany Schuster – $132,495
Show Mance – 59.4% Thoroughbred
Show Mance is a 2010 gelding bred in Oklahoma by James Baldwin. He is by First Smart Money and out of Blue Baby Cash, by Hold on to the Cash. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, Lena’s Bar, Jackstraw and Beduino.
Famous Mic Guy Ver – “Micguyver” – 51.6% Thoroughbred
Micguyver is a 2015 gelding bred in South Dakota by Bill and Debbie Myers. He is by Frenchmans Guy and out of Disarray, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie and Esters Little Klu.
JJ Carrizzo Fire Bug – “JJ” – 58.6% Thoroughbred
JJ is a 2016 gelding bred in South Carolina by Sandra Fulghum. He is by Carrizzo and out of Admire My Fire, by Turn N Fire. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Fix-N-Mix, Jole Blon, Hempen, Indian Hemp, Djebah, Witch, Salem, Jay’s Hot Toddy and Noble Jay.
Admire My Fame – “J2” – 58.6% Thoroughbred
J2 is a 2019 gelding bred in South Carolina by Lee More. He is by Carrizzo and out of Admire My Fire, by Turn N Fire – a full brother to JJ. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Fix-N-Mix, Jole Blon, Hempen, Indian Hemp, Djebah, Witch, Salem, Jay’s Hot Toddy and Noble Jay.
Shines By Design – “HR” – 45.7% Thoroughbred
HR is a 2019 gelding by Slye by Design and out of Ssheshinzlikadiamond, by Zans Diamond Shine. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Lena’s Bar, Winna Fa Gina, Ichibon, Nashiville and Pichirilo.
#8 – LaTricia Duke – $129,148
DM High Roller – “Vanilla Wafer” – 40.2% Thoroughbred
Vanilla Wafer is a 2017 stallion bred in Texas by Jo and LaTricia Duke. He is by French Streaktovegas and out of Happy to Run Em, by Firewaterontherocks. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Little Request and Vandy.
Rey of Fame – “Rey Rey” – 38.3% Thoroughbred
Rey of Fame is a 2012 gelding bred in Texas by Royal D Ranch. He is by Stylish Rey and out of Fame Baby, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Inattentive and Dusty Canyon.
DM I Got This – “Clifford” – 34.0% Thoroughbred
Clifford is a 2017 stallion bred in Texas by Dillon Mundorf. He is by Blue Tracker and out of Hand Off Win, by Hand Off Boy. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Naturally I’ll Win, L’Natural, Raise a Native and Groton.
#9 – Halyn Lide – $121,966
Jettin Ta Heaven – “Keeper” – 64.5% Thoroughbred
Keeper is a 2012 gelding bred in Texas by Richard Bauer. He is by JL Dash Ta Heaven and out of Zeros Gypsy Jet, by Three O Jones. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Raise Your Glass, Nevalero, Dothan, Tumble Turbie, Red Jones, Lena’s Bar, Top Deck and Big Noise.
SR Easin Ta Heaven – “Tottie” – 59.0% Thoroughbred
Tottie is a 2016 mare bred in Florida by Jud Little. She is by JL Dash Ta Heaven and out of Easy Guys, by Holland Ease. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Raise Your Glass, Nevalero, Dothan, Tumble Turbie, Lena’s Bar and Baby Steel.
Hez Runnin Ta Heaven – “Heaven” – 66.8% Thoroughbred
Heaven is a 2013 gelding bred in Oklahoma by Jud Little. He is by JL Dash Ta Heaven and out of Sheza Cashin Nonstop, by Cash Not Credit. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, Lake Erie, Raise Your Glass, Nevalero, Dothan, Tumble Turbie, Azure Te, Nashville and Be Sure Now.
#10 – Dona Kay Rule – $121,481
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.
NB Ladybird – “Birdie” – 43.8% Thoroughbred
Birdie is a 2014 mare bred in Texas by Nickelbar Ranch. She is by Shawne Bug Leo and out of TR Dashing Badger, by Mr Illuminator. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Direct Win, Shawne, Spotted Bull, Count Giacomo, Pocket Ruler, Nasrullah, Windfields and Yankee Doll.
#11 – Wenda Johnson – $117,970
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.
Inspired Drifter – “Chrome” – 62.9% Thoroughbred
Chrome is a 2018 gelding bred in California by Wyatt Scott. He is by Alone Drifter and out of A Secret Inspiration, by Almars Secret. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Top Deck, Azure Te, L’Natural, Raise a Native, Sully’s Secret, Hempen’s Mildred, Hempen, Find a Buyer, Beduino and Romany Royal.
Hesa Mr Moonflash – “Diego” – 69.1% Thoroughbred
Diego is a 2016 gelding bred in North Dakota by David Wisdom. He is by First Moonflash and out of Royal Wild Time, by Royal Shake Em. He made eight starts and earned $5,237 on the track. His best effort was a second place finish at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa. He also placed third in the 2018 North Dakota QHRA Futurity. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Tilt the Odds, Tilt Up, Pukka Gent, Beduino, Tennessee Breeze, Moonsplash, Boldnesian and Nashville.
#12 – Andrea Busby – $115,838
Blazing With My Dude – “Tito” – 50.0% Thoroughbred
Tito is a 2015 mare bred in Texas by Busby Quarter Horses. She is by Blazin Jetolena and out of Dasher Dude, by Texas High Dasher. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, War Bam, Blazing Duchess, Blaze, Alibhai, Barrister, Find a Buyer, Yankee Doll, Mito Paint and Moolah Bux.
Jets Top Gun – “Benny” – 60.2% Thoroughbred
Benny is a 2015 gelding bred in Texas by Busby Quarter Horses. He is by Blazin Jetolena and out of GL Famous First Lady, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, War Bam, Blazing Duchess, Blaze, Alibhai, Barrister, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Fol’s Native and Heisanative.
Born On Derby Day – “Derby” – 40.6% Thoroughbred
Derby is a 2017 mare bred in Wyoming by Joe and Carla Spitz. She is by Freckles Ta Fame and out of KR Last Fling, by A Streak of Fling. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Little Request and Shawne.
#13 – Abby Phillips – $115,510
VF Expensive Taste – “Andi Anderson” – 65.2% Thoroughbred
Andi is a 2017 mare bred in Oklahoma by Victory Farms. She is by Eddie Stinson and out of Expensive Cartel, by Southern Cartel. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Lena’s Bar, Past Due, Reb’s Policy, New Policy, Due Test, Beduino, Romany Royal, Zevi and Cornish Prince.
VQ Im Buzzed – “Big P” – 60.9% Thoroughbred
Big P is a 2014 gelding bred in Colorado by Brandy Varner. He is by Dash Ta Fame and out of Honor This Nonstop, by Mr Honor Bound. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, Anchor Watch, Lake Erie, War Admiral, Fast Fellow, Imbros and Flashy Dancer.
#14 – Carlee Otero – $112,910
Blingolena – “Sly” – 62.5% Thoroughbred
Sly is a 2018 gelding bred in Texas by Busby Quarter Horses. He is by Blazin Jetolena and out of Dash of Bling, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, War Bam, Blazing Duchess, Blaze, Alibhai, Barrister, Find a Buyer, Lake Erie, Lena’s Bar, Smash It, Foggy Road, Last Spy and Spy Song.
HB Firewater Vanila – “Leroy” – 34.0% Thoroughbred
Leroy is a 2019 gelding bred in Missouri by Harry and Vivian Blackwell. He is by Vanila Gold and out of Famousfirewater Anny, by Dash Ta Fame. Prominent Thoroughbreds in his pedigree include Three Bars, Jetalong, Find a Buyer and Lake Erie.
#15 – Shelley Morgan – $111,189
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.
Bucky Wonder Horse – “Bee” – 57.8% Thoroughbred
Bee is a 2017 mare bred in North Dakota by Alan Woodbury. She is by First Down Dash and out of Rosas Cantina CC, by Corona Cartel. Prominent Thoroughbreds in her pedigree include Three Bars, Rocket Bar, Find a Buyer, To Market, Market Wise, Alibhai, Beduino and Lilsalady.
Sources: Equibase, All Breed Database, Barrel Horse News
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