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We had a great week at the fair! The kids all showed well and received great prices for their steers. A huge thank-you to Les Schwab for purchasing Jaxsen’s steer, Zane, and to Brian at Zirkle Fruit for purchasing Kade’s steer, Harvey. We truly appreciate the support!

We also had a great time at the rodeo, watching JayCee rope and seeing Lee Brice perform Thursday night. Thank you, Traci, for the tickets!

Meanwhile, Sam was unanimously voted Grand Champion Fair Dad. Every time the power went out—regardless of the hour—he was out fixing it for us. That is dedication worthy of a purple banner!

Of course, not everything went smoothly back at the ranch. Circle 5 crashed, and we are hoping Lupe was able to get out there today and start putting it back together. We also had several calves with cheatgrass in their eyes, so Tesa, Anna, Ben and I spent Saturday doctoring them. That afternoon, McCall, Anna and Tesa worked on the NILE cattle.

Kade came home from the fair and went to Senior Sunrise on Monday. Anna started her senior year at the University of Idaho, while Jaxsen and Kade both started high school Tuesday. Kaine is still working for a farmer near Lind until he starts at Perry Tech in March.

Steve Jarmin showed up with Ben’s new Longhorn cow, Pebbles, which he got from his cousins in Idaho.

Before we left for the fair, the Henrys also came out to look at steers and foals. Bear was disappointed that his cousin Kaine wasn’t there to play whatever Nintendo game they played last time. I explained that Kaine is an adult with a job now. Bear found that arrangement completely unfair.

However, negotiations went much better in the horse department. Bear is willing to share Texas Red, Kade’s filly out of Electra, with Kade—and Brook has agreed to share Style with Toni. I’m not sure Kade and Toni were consulted, but the kids seem to have the ownership details worked out.

It was a busy, exhausting and memorable week—exactly what fair week is supposed to be!

And I still have two puppies left for anyone looking.

KT Gunnaoutsmokeya

Sire: DP Gunnaoutshinya
Dam: KT Blue Eyed Reba
Date of Birth: May 5, 2023
Color: Chestnut Splash

There was never anything plain about this filly. KT Gunnaoutsmokeya has been fancy from the start, with her bold splash markings, athletic build and a pedigree that gives her plenty of options for the future.

Her sire, DP Gunnaoutshinya, is a proven reining performer with more than $33,000 in NRHA earnings and an impressive show record that includes:

🏆 2014 Congress Intermediate Open, Limited Open and Prime Time Futurity Reserve Champion
🏆 2014 Tulsa Hollywoodstinseltown Open Futurity Level 2 Co-Reserve Champion
⭐ Level 3 and Level 4 Futurity Finalist
⭐ 2016 NRBC Limited Open Derby Finalist
🏆 2018 Low Roller Reining Classic Open and Open Maturity Reserve Champion

DP Gunnaoutshinya stands at McBride Quarter Horses in Medical Lake, Washington.

Her dam, KT Blue Eyed Reba, is the kind of mare everyone loves—sweet, willing and easy to ride. Reba’s pedigree combines proven cow-horse ability with plenty of versatility.

Reba is out of Blue Eyed Reflection, a daughter of AQHA point earner Colonels Reflection and granddaughter of Colonel Freckles. Her bottom side includes Reba Lynx, Docs Lynx and One Gun. Blue Eyed Reflection’s full brother earned his AQHA Register of Merit, while her sister became a barrel horse. That is true versatility.

Reba is by our stallion Just Plain Plain Starlight, “Colonel,” a son of Tamalight, an NCHA Certificate of Ability earner with more than $21,000 in NCHA earnings.

Colonel’s dam, Wright On Sugarnic, won the Cascade Cutters Futurity. She is by Lenas Wright On, an AQHA World Champion Junior Working Cow Horse, Reserve World Champion Junior Reining horse and AQHA Register of Merit earner.

The pedigree continues through proven horses including Smart Little Mesa, Slide Me Again and Just Plain Colonel—all performance and money earners.

With reining ability on the top side and cow sense, trainability and versatility throughout her dam’s pedigree, KT Gunnaoutsmokeya was bred to have options. Ranch work, reining, cow horse or the performance arena—this flashy filly has the genetics and presence to stand out.

KT Stinging Kat, “Sting”

Sire: Midnight Kat DR
Dam: KT Major Stinger Bee, “BB”
Date of Birth: March 23, 2026
Color: Bay
Price: $6,000

Sting is a sharp, athletic colt with the pedigree, presence and personality to make him an exciting prospect. He combines proven performance bloodlines on both sides with the eye appeal and disposition we strive for in every foal.

His sire, Midnight Kat DR, “MC,” is by Starlight Midnight, an NRHA money-earner, AQHA Register of Merit horse, 2007 AQHA World Show qualifier in Junior Heeling and earner of more than 60 AQHA points.

Starlight Midnight is a son of the legendary Grays Starlight, one of the most influential performance-horse sires in the industry, with offspring earnings exceeding $10 million across the NRHA, NRCHA and NCHA.

MC’s dam, Slick As A Cat DR, is by Magneticat, a red roan son of Metallic Cat, and out of a daughter of Smooth As A Cat. That gives Sting a sire line loaded with cow sense, quick feet and proven performance ability.

Beyond the pedigree, MC has the qualities we value most in a stallion. He is well-built, fluid-moving, naturally athletic and genuinely enjoyable to be around. He has a kind eye, quiet disposition and personable nature that we hope to see passed on to every foal.

Sting’s dam, KT Major Stinger Bee, “BB,” is a beautiful palomino mare with an impressive performance and foundation pedigree. She is by Zinks Major Kid, a son of AQHA and Palomino point earner John Zink, with bloodlines tracing to Major Bonanza, Skipper W and Quincy Dan.

BB’s dam, Wright On Sugarinic, “Stinger,” won the Pro Division of the Cascade Cutters Futurity and is an own daughter of Lenas Wright On. Her pedigree includes Smart Little Lena, Slide Me Again and Just Plain Colonel.

Stinger has also proven herself as an outstanding producer. She is the dam of our stallion Just Plain Starlight and our brindle mare KT Gun In A Million.

Why Sting stands out:

✔ Proven cow-horse and performance genetics
✔ Sharp, athletic build
✔ Willing, trainable disposition
✔ Natural presence and plenty of eye appeal
✔ The versatility to go in many directions

Sting brings together serious cow-horse breeding, athletic ability and a good mind in one handsome bay package. Whether his future is on the ranch, in the arena or in the roping pen, this colt should have the tools to make a good one. This handsome bay colt is showing plenty of balance, athleticism and natural shape, along with the quiet, sensible expression we love to see. He has the build and pedigree to become a serious prospect.

I don’t have much to add after yesterday’s Thursday Thoughts, so today we’re celebrating just how awesome Jexy and Tylar are doing!

Tylar received all the professional pictures of Jexy, and they were too good not to share. These two have become quite the team!

Over the weekend, Jexy and Tylar competed in four events at the State Finals Games and had a great showing. They placed:

🏅 Fourth in Keyhole
🏅 Fourth in the California Stake Race
🕯️ And won two candles!

We’re pretty darn proud of both of them. Jexy is looking fantastic, Tylar is doing a great job with him, and it’s a lot of fun watching their hard work come together.

Congratulations, Jexy and Tylar!