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SHC_BBR_News_HINFH.indd 1 8/19/2014 11:57:17 AM It's Worth Knowing ★ Information You Won't Get Anywhere Else The Magic Cross The chart included in this article is a preview of those that will be published in the

upcoming Equi-Stat Magic Cross Statistics in Cam Essick the Dec. 15, 2015, issue of Quarter Horse News. QHN Photo File The objective of the Equi-Stat Magic Cross statistical section is to inform mare owners and the breeding community of which crosses are working most profitably in the industry today. This compilation of information includes earnings from the past five and one-half years – Jan. 1, 2009, through June 30, 2014. All 2014 money included is from major limited-age events that Daughters of Smart Little Lena have proven to took place between Jan. 1 and June 30 and were High Brow Cat dominates the Magic Cross cut- be the best cross with High Brow Cat. The pair’s recorded in Equi-Stat. ting section. During the past five and one-half highest-earning offspring is Thomas E Hughes, years, the 1988 stallion (High Brow Hickory x a 2003 stallion, who has won $320,070. Smart Little Kitty x Smart Little Lena) has had 1,050 money-earning offspring who have won more than $31 million, for average earnings of $29,667. “Cat” has proven to cross best on daughters Cappy Jackson Cappy John Brasseaux Brasseaux John of Smart Little Lena, Dual Pep and Peptoboonsmal. High Brow Cat’s leading money-earning offspring, Dont Look Twice (out of Tapt Twice x Dual Pep), with an Equi-Stat record of $764,627.

John Brasseaux Brasseaux John Shining Spark (Genuine Doc x Diamonds Sparkle x Mr Diamond Dude) sits at the top of the list of leading Magic Cross reined cow horse sires. The 1989 stallion, bred and owned by Carol Rose, of Gainesville, Texas, sired 130 performers that won a total of $1,362,735, for average earnings of $10,475. An Equi-Stat Elite $4 Million Sire, Shining Spark has crossed best on daughters of Wimpys Little Step (Nu Chex To Cash x Leolita Doc O’Lena, with 18 offspring having won a total Step x Forty Seven), a 1999 stallion bred by of $294,757 for an average of $16,375 during the Hilldale Farm, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, and past five and one-half years. owned by Xtra Quarter Horses, of Purcell, Oklahoma, is the leading Magic Cross reining stallion with 564 money-earners winning a total of $5,416,940, for an average of $9,605, between 2009 and June 30, 2014. The Equi-Stat Elite $6 Million Sire and 2002 National Reining Smart Chic Olena’s daughters have crossed well QHN Photo File Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity Level 4 Open with Wimpys Little Step. Wimpys Little Chic, Champion, has crossed best with daughters of the 2007 NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open Champion, Smart Chic Olena with 59 performers winning a is the pair’s No. 1 money-earner, with $212,036 total of $71 0,836. won in the reining pen.

(RIGHT) Daughters of the late Doc O’Lena, the 1970 National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Futurity Open Champion, have proven to be the best cross with Shining Spark. The No. 1 money- earner from the cross is A Shiner Named Sioux, a 2006 stallion who has won $79,067. The stallion is pictured with his trainer, the legendary Shorty Freeman. It's Worth Knowing ★ Information You Won't Get Anywhere Else

2014 EQUI-STAT MAGIC CROSS STATISTICS

LEADING CUTTING SIRE & TOP 15 CROSSES Doc Wilson $216,173 2 $108,087 RC Fancy Step, (04G), $212,502; RC Sonitas De Luxe, (08M), Horse/Offspring $/# Offspring/Avg. $/Top Performers $3,671 1. HIGH BROW CAT $31,150,429 1,050 $29,667 Shining Spark $208,152 9 $23,128 Spin N Wimp, (07G), $73,275; Steppin Off Sparks, (05S), $41,807; Shining Step, (05G), $39,569; Out Shinin Wimpy, Crossed on daughters of: (05M), $30,241; Wimpy Sparkles, (10S), $11,526 Smart Little Lena $3,492,310 113 $30,905 Mr Melody Jac $178,748 12 $14,896 Thomas E Hughes, (03S), $320,070; Im Catman, (06S), $286,395; Smart Kitty RG,(05M), $211,383; Tassa Cat, (04G), $193,367; Smart Little Lena $170,658 13 $13,128 Whiskeynadirtyglass, (06S), $171,672 Docs Showtime $165,108 6 $27,518 It’s Worth Dual Pep $3,209,050 64 $50,141 Great Red Pine $146,293 9 $16,255 Dont Look Twice, (05M), $764,637; Louellas Cat, (07M), $204,795; Rascal Cats, (06S), $204,437; Cats Full Moon, (04S), Topsail Cody $141,098 11 $12,827 Knowing $163,019; Sarahs Super Cat, (04M), $141,193 Grays Starlight $134,526 12 $11,211 Peptoboonsmal $2,734,756 52 $52,591 Powder River Playboy $117,602 2 $58,801 Since 1985 Equi-Stat Metallic Cat, (05S), $637,711; Little Pepto Cat, (06G), $275,392; has been the performance horse Bet On A Cat, (08G), $240,610; Lil Catbaloo, (09S), $235,390; Top Dun Cody $98,051 2 $49,026 industry’s premier statistical Moms Stilish Cat, (07S), $173,307 Codys Clone $90,749 3 $30,250 PepPy San Badger $2,366,305 77 $30,731 database producing statistics Ms Peppy Cat, (02M), $240,620; Catty Hawk, (05S), $229,970;Tachitas Boggies Flashy Jac $88,346 6 $14,724 on multiple disciplines. Cat, (01G), $222,291; Auspicious Cat, (05S), $162,291; Donas Cool Cat, (01M), $140,963 LEADING REINED COW HORSE SIRE Grays Starlight $2,213,392 65 $34,052 Statistics You Won’t Get Mamas Cats A Star, (06M), $166,740; NQH Tom Cat, (05G),$146,889; & TOP 15 CROSSES Kittens, (02M), $146,236; Cats Ruby, (04M), $111,959; Anywhere Else Horse/Offspring $/# Offspring/Avg. $/Top Performers Catrina Starlight, (04M), $95,165 Cutting Freckles Playboy $2,144,961 68 $31,544 1. SHINING SPARK $1,362,735 130 $10,475 Reining CD Olena $1,098,820 20 $54,941 Crossed on daughters of: Reined Cow Horse Doc O’Lena $818,239 33 $24,795 Doc O’Lena $294,757 18 $16,375 Western Pleasure Smart Mate $700,539 7 $100,077 A Shiner Named Sioux, (06S), $79,067; Shiney Sushi, (05M), $62,178; Spark N Loulena, (04M), $55,099; Sadie Shines, (06M), Barrel Racing Haidas Little Pep $693,183 23 $30,138 $28,005; Shine Happens, (05S), $16,576 Docs Stylish Oak $685,037 31 $22,098 Smart Little Lena $256,573 18 $14,254 Shorty Lena $668,897 16 $41,806 Shine Smartly, (99M), $68,772; BFR Igniting Sparks, (09S), $48,318; Lil Miss Shiney Chex, (02M), $44,482; Shiners Rojo, Purchase Online Zack T Wood $583,486 10 $58,349 (05G), $21,415; Vandas Spark, (07M), $20,713 www.equistat.com Doctor Wood $448,339 8 $56,042 Reminic $113,368 4 $28,342 Shiners Nickle, (06S), $106,767; Remys, (09G), $4,273; Shiners Smart Aristocrat $429,072 17 $25,240 Buenonic, (99S), $1,928; Shiney De Mayo, (04G), $400 or Contact Us Taris Catalyst $88,631 8 $11,079 [email protected] Shiney Senorita, (06M), $52,720; Shiners Hot Flash, (04M), LEADING REINING SIRE & TOP 15 CROSSES $13,301; Shiney Lil Hickory, (06M), $7,436; Shining Stuff, (10M), 817-737-6397 $7,000; Shiners Darlin, (10M), $4,288 Horse/Offspring $/# Offspring/Avg. $/Top Performers Grays Starlight $75,821 4 $18,955 1. WIMPYS LITTLE STEP $5,416,940 564 $9,605 Shiners Treat, (06M), $53,500; Shiney Miss Marker, (06M), $16,261; Reys Spark, (08M), $3,797; Shining Juliet, (06M), $2,263 Crossed on daughters of: Paddys Irish Whiskey $58,633 4 $14,658 Smart Chic Olena $710,836 59 $12,048 Wimpys Little Chic, (04M), $212,036; Wimpys Littlecolonel, Peppy San Badger $56,981 7 $8,140 (09S), $104,178; Wimps Chocolate Chip, (05S), $65,405; Sheza Nu Cash $50,380 7 $7,197 Smart Wimpy, (09M), $33,845; Little Nic, (09S), $22,878 Doc’s Hickory $49,888 5 $9,978 Hollywood Dun It $586,546 32 $18,330 Wimpyneedsacocktail, (07S), $282,193; Wimpys Little Buddy, Zans Diamond Sun $48,144 3 $16,048 (04G), $125,226; Wimpy Little Girl, (08M), $36,595; Berry Best Freckles Playboy $43,146 5 $8,629 Step, (10S), $35,487; Wimps Stylin Maggie, (04M), $17,467 Smart Chic Olena $25,084 5 $5,017 Topsail Whiz $472,995 39 $12,128 CFR Centenario Wimpy, (08S), $169,566; Show Me The Buckles, Squeak Toy $18,975 2 $9,488 (08S), $162,400; Nics Wimpy, (07M), $24,530; Wimpys Lil Colonel Spats $17,795 1 $17,795 Hollywood, (08G), $24,432; Topsail Wimpy, (08S), $16,411 Doc’s Oak $17,482 1 $17,482

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Before you buy your first horse, What to ask trained horses might have physical problems there are some questions you 1. Is this horse suitable for my skill level? If the that prevent them from performing satisfacto- seller indicates that a horse needs an intermedi- rily. You need to know what possible problems should ask the previous owner that ate rider and you’re a novice rider, don’t go any you’re buying and decide if you have the time, may insure you’ll be pleased with further. energy, patience, experience or budget to deal with them. your purchase. In most cases, a 2. Does this horse have training and/or experi- seller isn’t obligated to disclose ence in my chosen event? If you’re a novice, you 5. Does this horse have bad habits? Some habits want a horse with experience in your discipline. are easier to fix than others. Do you feel you have negative information about a The more training experience you have, the less the experience and skills to safely correct a bad horse. It’s the buyer’s responsibil- experienced the horse can be. habit? ity to ask the right questions to 3. Why is this horse for sale? With any large 6. Does this horse easily load in a trailer? If help determine if the horse is the purchase – a house or car, for instance – you must you’re serious about the horse, have the owner appropriate choice for him or her. decide how much faith to put in a seller’s com- demonstrate the horse’s trailer-loading abilities. ments. Ask questions until you’re satisfied that Asking the right questions will you understand why the horse is being sold. 7. How much has this horse been ridden out- increase your chances of finding a side an arena? Arenas provide a controlled envi- 4. Has this horse been lame, had colic issues ronment for horses, and many things can spook a perfect match. or had any other physical problems? Some well- horse when that sense of protection is removed.

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"It’s the buyer’s QHN Photo File responsibility to ask the right questions to help determine if the horse is the appropriate choice for him or her."

8. Has this horse been exposed to roads and traffic? This is a good question if you’re going to ride on or near roads.

9. What does this horse shy from? The owner should know the answer to this question. His or her input will help you anticipate any bad behav- ior.

10. How does this horse behave for his or her farrier and veterinarian? Be sure to ask about a horse’s temperament. Some farriers or veterinar- ians won’t work with a horse that’s unsafe or dif- ficult to handle.

11. What type of bit has the horse been ridden with? If you’re inexperienced, consider buying the same bit that the horse is currently being ridden with, assuming the horse is comfortable with the bit and you have enough control.

12. What is this horse’s daily feed ration? Write down what the seller feeds the horse. Note the type and quantity of feed the horse is currently fed, as well as the feeding frequency.

13. Is this horse registered? Ask the seller to show you the horse’s original registration paper- work. Make sure the horse you’re buying matches the description on the document. Remember, a party other than the registered owner might be selling the horse. —Gerrie Barnes IN THE KNOW

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QHNSubscribeToday_all_QHNSpecFP_A.indd 1 11/11/14 5:48:44 PM BACK IN THE DAY Dalco Pictured is Les O’ Lena (Doc O’Lena x Miss Glo Belle x Les Glo), a 1972 stallion bred and raised by Dan J. Harrison Jr., of Houston, Texas. Les O’ Lena, a 1982 NCHA Super Stakes sire, was started and trained by C.T. “Slick” Martin, of Terrell, Texas. The all-around talented chestnut stallion earned an American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Register of Merit, winning Grand Champion and Reserve Champion halter points, as well as cutting and reining performance points. Some of Les O’ Lena’s performing offspring included Doc Sayo, the 1980 AQHA High-Point Junior Cutting Horse, Son Of Lex, Poco Leelena, Mucho Lena and Kings O Lena. ★

Les O’ Lena

See the Action Flash back to September 2011 at the Mercuria/NCHA World Series of Cutting Open finals , held at the El Rancho Futurity, where Dont Look Twice and Phil Rapp cut without a bridle.

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