Fame We Will might be one of the most accomplished Thoroughbreds to ever compete in stock horse events. The elegant bay from the bluegrass region of Kentucky competed in western pleasure, reining and cutting at events across California. This is his story. Fame We Will was foaled on April 17th, 1959. He was bred by… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Fame We Will
Pondariel was foaled in 1936. He was by Ariel, winner of the Youthful Stakes and Saratoga Special. Ariel sired earners of over $3 million on the track, including Piggin String, a Thoroughbred that became a two-time AQRA Champion Quarter Running Stallion. Pond Lily, the dam of Pondariel, was a stakes placed mare by Ultimus, a… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Pondariel
Disco Jerry was foaled on May 18th, 1978. He was bred by Marion D. Kirkland and Anatole Bourque in Louisiana. Disco Jerry was by Never Dance, a gray stallion by the 1962 Champion Two-Year-Old Colt, Never Bend. Never Dance sired a limited number of foals. His highest earner was Lava, winner of the 1982 Capital… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Disco Jerry
Champsville was foaled on March 17th, 1967. He was bred by the co-star of the sitcom “I Love Lucy,” Desi Arnaz, and his second wife Edith Mack Hirsch, on their Thoroughbred farm in Corona, California. Champsville was by Nashville, a multiple stakes winner and sire of the AQHA Hall of Fame Inductee, Azure Te. General… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Champsville
Shirley’s Champion was foaled on April 13th, 1971. He was bred by Victor Graber in Kentucky. His sire, Noholme II, was the 1959 Australian Horse of the Year. Despite his success as a racehorse, Noholme II did not generate much interest as a stallion prospect. At just 15.2HH, he was considered too short. In 1960,… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Shirley’s Champion
Hysition was foaled in 1942. He was by Hygro, a four-time stakes winner by the French stallion Epinard. Hygro sired numerous Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse sprinters. His most notable Quarter Horse starters were Hy Dale, Hi Maria, Hyglo, Hy Dunn, Hylo and Hy Diamond. Notably, Hygro was the damsire of AQHA Champions King Glo, The… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Hysition
Scott’s Poppy was foaled on April 28th, 1973. He was bred by John Kell Houssels Sr. in California. Scott’s Poppy was by Doc Scott J., an unraced son of black-type stakes winner Mr. Busher. Oriental Poppy, the dam of Scott’s Poppy, was by the 1955 Horse of the Year Nashua. Oriental Poppy was out of… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Scott’s Poppy
Good Bird was foaled on May 11th, 1956. He was bred by C. B. McNeill of Oklahoma. He was by Papa Redbird, winner of four stakes races including the Arlington Classic and Ocean City Handicap. Papa Redbird sired numerous Thoroughbred sprinters and a few Quarter Horses. Papa Bird, his best Quarter Horse starter, earned $33,239… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Good Bird
Pichirilo was foaled in 1952. He was bred by Oliver Jones in Kentucky. Pichirilo was by Depth Charge, one of the few Thoroughbreds to have been inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame. Depth Charge was by Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner, Bold Venture. He stood at the Kentucky division of the King Ranch… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Pichirilo
Vikingson was foaled on April 30th, 1968. He was bred by Kjell H. Qvale in California. Vikingson’s pedigree combined two Thoroughbred bloodlines that were prominent in the Quarter Horse industry. His sire, Viking Spirit, was by To Market, the damsire of Dash For Cash. Through his dam, True Trick, Viking Spirit traced back to Fair… Continue reading The Western Thoroughbred History: Vikingson
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