Since our Beta Launch in March of this year, we have seen exciting accomplishments from our Stallion owners and competitors, promising a bright future for Legendary Stakes and everyone involved.
An exciting benchmark for some competitors is the $10,000 discipline bonus, awarded to horse owners who are the first to win Best of the Best in a discipline.
Barrel Racing
Only 1 week after the Beta launch on March 9th, the Barrel Racing bonus was claimed.
Persnikitty, owned by Garrett Henry and ridden by Hallie Hanssen, placed 2nd in the Open futurity at the Patriot event in Fort Worth Texas.
Two categories entered in Legendary Stakes, rider and owner. These two categories claimed Top Offspring and Best of the Best purses. Being the only entry and top placing offspring in Legendary Stakes, Garrett Henry claimed the $10,000 bonus.
Horse: Persnikitty
Owner: Garrett Henry
Rider: Hallie Hanssen
Dam: RC Back In Black
Breeder: Cayla Melby Small
Sire: Slick By Design
Breakaway Roping
In that same week, on March 8th, the Breakaway Roping bonus was claimed.
Sip Cash N Crumpet, owned by Dana Sippel and ridden by Taryn Sippel, claimed Top Offpring and Best of the Best purses in the Open division at the North Dakota Winter Show in Valley City, North Dakota.
With this entry, Dana Sippel also entered as Breeder and Dam Owner, meaning all 4 categories entered Legendary Stakes.
Because Sip Cash N Crumpet was the top placing offspring in the Open division, Dana Sippel won the $10,000 Breakaway Roping bonus.
Horse: Sip Cash N Crumpet
Owner: Dana Sippel
Rider: Taryn Sippel
Dam: Sip Miss Triscuit
Dam Owner: Dana Sippel
Breeder: Dana Sippel
Sire: TR Illumniator Cash
Pole Bending
On April 12th, at the Adon Ranch Productions Spring Fling in Gillette Wyoming, Harry Thomas claimed the $10,000 Pole Bending bonus.
TR The Big Oh, owned by Harry Thomas and ridden by Whitney Blackwell, placed 6th in the 3D.
All four categories entered and claimed the Top Offspring and Best of the Best purses.
Being the first owner to compete in the Pole Bending Discipline, Harry Thomas claimed the $10,000 bonus.
Owner: Harry Thomas
Rider: Whitney Blackwell
Dam: Woman Within
Dam Owner: Harry Thomas
Breeder: Harry Thomas
Sire: Tr Illumniator Cash
Heeling
On March 15th at the Kiplinger Cow Horse Spectacular, Tad Sheets won the $10,000 Bonus.
Chachingg, owned and ridden by Tad Sheets placed 3rd in the Open division, claiming Top Offspring and Best of the Best purses.
Being the first owner to compete in the Heeling Discipline, Harry Thomas claimed the $10,000 bonus.
Horse: Chachingg
Owner: Sheets Performance Horses
Rider: Tad Sheets
Dam: Chula Chica
Dam Owner: Winthrop W & Judith A Aldrich
Sire: Sannman
Reined Cow Horse
At the Kiplinger Cow Horse Spectacular, a competitor in the Reined Cow Horse Discipline won the $10,000 bonus.
Outn The Boondocs, owned and ridden by Carrie J Garland placed 1st in the NPL – Boxing Derby.
All four categories entered and claimed Top Offspring and Best of the Best Purses.
Outplacing many entries in this discipline, Carrie J Garland and Jason Perry won the $10,000 Bonus.
Horse: Outn The Boondocs
Owner: Jason Perry / Carrie J Garland
Rider: Carrie J Garland
Dam: Mac San Docs Diane
Dam Owner: Perry Quarter Horses
Breeder: Don Perry
Sire: Cats Royal Boon
Cutting
At the Outback Cuttings – Wes Arena in Blue Ridge TX, SDP Hylight Reel owned and ridden by Shane Plummer, placed 4th in the ⅚ yr old Non Pro division.
Shane entered in Legendary Stakes as owner and rider, claiming Top Offspring and Best of the Best purses in each category.
SDP Hylight Reel was the top placing entry at this event, and Shane won the $10,000 cutting bonus.
Horse: SDP Hylight Reel
Owner: SDP Buffalo Ranch
Rider: Shane Plummer
Dam: Light N Lily
Dam Owner: Billy Martin
Breeder: Billy Martin
Sire: Hydrive Cat
Ranch Horse
At the Co-VRHA Colorado Kickoff in Elbert Colorado, Cats Like Butter, owned by Jason Perry placed 3rd in the Open Division.
All four categories entered, claiming Top Offspring and Best of the Best purses. Placing the highest in Legendary Stakes at the first Ranch Horse event, Jason Perry won the $10,000 bonus.
Horse: Cats Like Butter
Owner: Jason Perry
Rider: Jason Perry
Dam: Docs Butter Milo
Dam Owner: Perry Quarter Horses
Breeder: Perry Quarter Horses
Sire: Cats Royal Boon
Heading
On May 30th at the Redbud Spectacular in Oklahoma City Oklahoma, Atlee Snyder won the $10,000 Heading bonus.
DCC Fools Gold, owned by Atlee Snyder and ridden by Tate Kirchenschlager placed 59th in the open division.
Atlee Snyder was the only entry as Horse Owner, claiming Top Offspring and Best of the Best purses.
As the first Heading competitor, Atlee won the $10,000 bonus.
Horse: DCC Fools Gold
Owner: Atlee Snyder
Rider: Tate Kirchenschlager
Dam: DCC Smooth Sugar
Breeder: Dasco Cattle Co
Sire: Metallic Echo
The $10,000 bonus is still available for you to claim in Reining, Steer Wrestling, Sorting, Western Pleasure, Ranch Rodeo, and Tie Down Roping.
Congratulations to these bonus winners, we are proud to be a part of this accomplishment and benchmark in your careers! We look forward to the endless opportunities you will find with Legendary Stakes!
