Reined cow horses embody the exceptional athleticism, versatility, and capability of the American Quarter Horse. The ability to excel in disciplines ranging from sliding stops to cutting cows makes them a cornerstone of equestrian excellence. Consequently, stallions possessing the inherent “cow sense” and athletic prowess to pass these traits onto their offspring are highly sought after in the breeding industry. These leading reined cow horse sires are consistently producing top-tier performers that dominate the show pen.
The following statistics, meticulously compiled by the American Quarter Horse Association’s QData, cover the period from January 1 to December 31, 2022. The data reflects crucial metrics including offspring earnings, the number of money-earning individuals, average earnings per horse, and the sire’s leading money-earner for the specified year. Understanding these figures provides valuable insight into the sires whose bloodlines are currently shaping the future of the reined cow horse discipline.
The Leading Reined Cow Horse Sires of 2022
Here’s a look at the top sires making a significant impact:
10. Metallic Rebel
- Year Born: 2012
- Color: Red Roan
- Pedigree: Metallic Cat – Sweet Abra by Abrakadabracre
- Offspring Earnings: $277,667
9. One Time Royalty
- Year Born: 2007
- Color: Bay
- Pedigree: One Time Pepto – Royal Serena Belle by Shorty Lena
- Offspring Earnings: $319,129
8. Once In A Blu Boon
- Year Born: 2008
- Color: Brown Roan
- Pedigree: Peptoboonsmal – Autumn Boon by Dual Pep
- Offspring Earnings: $335,430
7. Hickory Holly Time
- Year Born: 2010
- Color: Red Roan
- Pedigree: One Time Pepto – Hickorys Holly Cee by Doc’s Hickory
- Offspring Earnings: $375,297
6. One Time Pepto
- Year Born: 2001
- Color: Red Roan
- Pedigree: Peptoboonsmal – One Time Soon by Smart Little Lena
- Offspring Earnings: $462,556
5. Bet Hesa Cat
- Year Born: 2006
- Color: Red Roan
- Pedigree: High Brow Cat – Bet Yer Blue Boons by Freckles Playboy
- Breeder: Oxbow Ranch of Weatherford, Texas
- Owner: Bet Hesa Cat Syndicate of Guthrie, Texas
- Offspring Earnings: $545,990
- Money Earners: 117
- Average Earnings: $4,667
- No. 1 Money Earner: Bet Shez N Stilettos, 2019 blue roan mare out of Miss Peptonstilletos by Peptoboonsmal, earned $41,773.
4. Woody Be Tuff
- Year Born: 2001
- Color: Sorrel
- Pedigree: Nitas Wood – Tuffs Junie by Tuff Lena
- Breeder: Craig Crumpler of Wichita Falls, Texas
- Owner: Solo Select/Kaleb Terlip of Gainesville, Texas
- Offspring Earnings: $589,558
- Money Earners: 72
- Average Earnings: $8,188
- No. 1 Money Earner: CR Hes A Tuff One, 2018 bay stallion out of Cat Digs Lucinda by High Brow Cat, earned $123,779.
3. Stevie Rey Von
- Year Born: 2012
- Color: Red Roan
- Pedigree: Metallic Cat – Miss Ella Rey by Dual Rey
- Breeders: Brandon Dufurrena of Gainesville, Texas
- Owner: Fults Ranch LTD of Amarillo, Texas
- Offspring Earnings: $725,263
- Money Earners: 32
- Average Earnings: $22,664
- No. 1 Money Earner: Tornado Jonez, 2019 bay gelding out of Missi Jonez by Travelin Jonez, earned $251,268.
2. WR This Cats Smart
- Year Born: 1999
- Color: Sorrel
- Pedigree: High Brow Cat – The Smart Look by Smart Little Lena
- Breeder: Wiens Ranch Co. Inc. of Sedalia, Colorado
- Owner: Wagonhound Land & Livestock LLC of Douglas, Wyoming
- Offspring Earnings: $824,576
- Money Earners: 97
- Average Earnings: $8,501
- No. 1 Money Earner: This Cats The Mark, 2018 sorrel gelding out of Shiney Miss Marker by Shining Spark, earned $116,938.
WR This Cats Smart
1. Metallic Cat
- Year Born: 2005
- Color: Red Roan
- Pedigree: High Brow Cat – Chers Shadow by Peptoboonsmal
- Breeders: The Roan Rangers of Weatherford, Texas
- Owner: Rocking P Ranch LLC of Fort Worth, Texas
- Offspring Earnings: $982,161
- Money Earners: 170
- Average Earnings: $5,777
- No. 1 Money Earner: Call Me Mitch, 2011 bay roan stallion out of Miss Hickory Hill by Docs Hickory, earned $73,448.
Sons of Metallic Cat Making Their Mark
Metallic Cat’s influence extends through his progeny, with numerous sons continuing his legacy of success in the reined cow horse arena. Examining the offspring of these stallions provides a glimpse into the future of the sport and the enduring impact of their sire’s exceptional genetics.
- Cats Picasso (out of Playboys Vixen by Hickoryote)
- Check Yer Metal (out of Checkers Live Oak by Im Countin Checks)
- Dandy Cat (out of DMAC Dandy Devine by Smart Little Abner)
- Dirty Fling (out of Streak Of Gin by A Streak Of Fling)
- Fiddle And Steel (out of Lil Bit Reckless by CD Royal)
- Gallactic Cat (out of CDs Starlight Ms by CD Olena)
- Hazardouz Material (out of Scooters Daisy Dukes by Dual Smart Rey)
- HQ Helluva Cat (out of Bound To White Chex by Helluva Chex)
- KR Fantallicka (out of Fancy Zack by Zack T Wood)
- Maggic Mike (out of Sweet Abra by Abrakadabracre)
- Metallic Cattack (out of Quiolena by CD Olena)
- Metallic Malice (out of High Boon by Mecom Blue)
- Metallic Masterpiece (out of Kings Masterpiece by Peppy San Badger)
- Metallic Rey Mink (out of Dual Rey Mink by Dual Rey)
- Metallic Spark (out of Shiney Lil Miss by Shining Spark)
- Metallics MVP (out of My Lizzy Babe by Lizzys Gotta Player)
- Pound Sign (out of Dual Rey Tag by Dual Rey)
- Red Hot Metal (out of Spots Hot Shot by Spots Hot)
- Sannman (out of The Smart Look by Smart Little Lena)
- Trumped U (out of Lively Dual by Dual Rey)
For those interested in delving deeper into the performance statistics of these exceptional equine athletes and their sires, the QData Leaderboards offer a comprehensive resource. Updated weekly, these leaderboards provide detailed rankings for top money-earners, sires, dams, and more across various event categories, both historically and for the current year. The platform allows for sorting by age and other filters, providing granular insights for breeders, owners, and enthusiasts alike. Stallions subscribed to AQHA’s QStallions.com are conveniently highlighted and linked, offering direct access to their detailed profiles.
Additionally, QStallions.com serves as a vital hub for mare and stallion owners seeking detailed information. The website features stallion photos, videos, pedigrees, and performance records updated weekly. It also offers insights into proven crosses and facilitates easy access to vetted data. For those looking to find stallions locally, the Stallion Locator is an invaluable tool. Learn more about QStallions and how to list your stallion to showcase their capabilities.
