Good ones don’t last long.
If you’ve been watching one… now’s the time.
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Thursday Thoughts:
Breed the best.
Raise them right.
The rest takes care of itself.
🔥 Feature Foal Wednesday – KT Sioux Shining Truth, “Truth”🔥
KT Sioux Shining Truth, “Truth”
Buckskin Colt | 3/07/26
If you’re looking for a colt that blends elite cow horse performance with real ranch usability, Truth is one that deserves a hard look.
This buckskin colt is built right—good bone, balanced, and already showing that quiet, willing mind you want in a using horse.
His dam, HK ShineOMite Sioux (“Sioux”), is the real deal. Sweet, people-oriented, and proven. She’s by A Shiner Named Sioux, an accomplished performer with:
• 35 AQHA Performance Points
• LTE $163,934
• AQHA World Champion (Jr Working Cow Horse & Jr Reining)
• NRCHA Derby Open Top 3
• Snaffle Bit Futurity Finalist
That’s cow, stop, and trainability stacked deep.
On the top side, Nugget of Truth brings the kind of genetics ranchers rely on. A true remuda stallion that built a program—not in the show pen, but where it counts. His offspring are known for being:
✔ Big boned & durable
✔ Conformationally correct
✔ Willing, trainable, and honest
Truth ties it all together—performance on the bottom, grit and usability on the top. The kind that can go to the arena, go to work, and still be one you enjoy every day.
💰 $6,000
Wednesday Evening Feature – KT Gun Runner
KT Gun Runner
Colt | DOB: 3/12/2026
Color: Bay (Possibly Roan)
💲 5,000
This is a tremendous colt backed by a pedigree that flat works. He combines proven Playgun performance bloodlines with strong, reliable ranch horse genetics—setting him up to excel in the arena or go to work outside.
His dam, KT Gunz N Roses (“Ro”), is a daughter of Silver Gun—an AQHA Reserve Champion Superhorse with 100+ points across roping, cow horse, and reining. This mare line brings consistency, ability, and the kind of versatility that holds up in real-world use.
On the top side, he’s sired by KT Gunpowder N Lead (“Gunner”), a son of Cue Bars Laddie, an AQHA All-Around Champion and CCHA Hall of Fame horse. Gunner stamps his foals with size, mind, and the kind you can use every day—rope, ranch, or family safe.
👉 The kind you don’t have to talk yourself into—this one stands on his own.
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Two-Year-Old Tuesday – KT Wright On Astra
KT Wright on Astra
Filly, 6 panel N/N
Sire: KT King of Blue
Dam: KT Gun in a Million, “Mil”
Date Born: 4/29/24
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Color: Black (Color Tested a/a, E/E)
Price: 6,000.
Astra is a sharp-made black filly with the kind of pedigree and presence that gets your attention. She’s put together right, carries herself well, and has the mind to match—easy to halter break, willing, and smart from the start.
Her dam, KT Gun in a Million (“Mil”), is a standout brindle roan mare by KT Gunpowder N Lead (“Gunner”) and out of Wright On Sugarnic (“Stinger”), a Cascade Cutters Futurity Pro Champion and daughter of Lenas Wright On. This bottom side is stacked with proven cow horse and cutting blood, including names like Smart Little Lena, Just Plain Colonel, and Slide Me Again.
On the top side, she is sired by KT King of Blue, by Shining Blue DR (“Bish”), a son of Autumnator and grandson of the legendary Smart Little Lena ($743,275, NCHA Triple Crown Champion). This line brings elite performance genetics and consistency.
👉 This filly has the pedigree, disposition, and build to go in any direction—cow horse, rope horse, or a dependable ranch mount.
Working Dog Wednesday – Leo
Don’t let the size fool you… Leo the mini poodle is convinced he’s running the whole outfit.
Around here, Leo wears a lot of hats:
✔️ Mouse catcher (and very proud of it)
✔️ Pickup rider (seat secured, no negotiations)
✔️ Cow sorter (in his mind, anyway )
He’s also the proud father of Patch and Doodle the Poodle, passing along his confidence, personality, and strong belief that he is, in fact… a big dog.
Leo might not weigh much, but he brings 100% effort, 110% attitude, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting around the ranch.
We’re not saying he runs the place…
…but we’re also not saying he doesn’t
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Two-Year-Old Tuesday: KT Masked Mirage ✨
Some fillies are for sale… and some are the reason you breed horses in the first place. KT Masked Mirage is staying right here.
This gorgeous bay splash filly, born 4/30/24, is one of those special ones we’ve been excited about from day one. She is the long-awaited foal out of Lonesome Jaebargina, “Gina,” and by Masked Gun, and we truly could not be happier with how she turned out.
Her dam, Gina, is a beautiful mare we brought from Iowa, and she has been everything we hoped for and more. She is sweet, loves attention, and has the kind of proven record that speaks for itself—AQHA point earner, NRHA money earner, ROM in Ranch Riding, and 4x World Qualifier. Gina is by Lonesome Royalty, who earned his ROM in Working Cow Horse and is by Lonesome Lynx. On the bottom side, her dam Do Right Dew brings in names like Docs Jack Sprat and Freckles Playboy, adding even more depth to an already standout pedigree.
Her sire, Masked Gun, only adds to the excitement. With LTE of $90,000, this 2014 palomino stallion has an impressive performance record that includes being an NRHA Futurity Open Finalist, NRHA Derby Open Finalist, TRFAM Shootout competitor, AQHA Congress Futurity Open Finalist, and NRHA Derby Open Ancillary Reserve Champion.
KT Masked Mirage has the pedigree, presence, and kind of future that made this an easy decision for us—this filly is not for sale. We are thrilled to be keeping her and cannot wait to watch what she becomes.
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🔥 Man Crush Monday – KT HotTimein Cowtown “Tank” 🔥
If you like pedigree, presence, and performance… this is your guy.
KT HotTimein Cowtown, “Tank” is the kind of stallion that checks every box—looks, ability, and a pedigree stacked with greatness.
👉 Son of KR Gun Powder
👉 Grandson of Colonels Smoking Gun (Gunner)
👉 Cow horse influence from Cow Cuttin Colonel
Tank brings together elite reining and cow horse bloodlines in one sharp, athletic package. His sire, KR Gun Powder, was the 2016 APHA Senior Reining World Champion and earned nearly $13,000 in NRHA in limited showing—proving just how much talent runs through this line.
On the bottom side, Tank is out of KT Cow Cuttin Hottie, a daughter of Cow Cuttin Colonel—a proven performer with an impressive resume in both reining and cow horse events. This is the kind of foundation that produces horses that can go to work and get noticed doing it.
Tank himself went into training with Jordan Pace in spring 2022, and he carries the same athleticism, trainability, and presence you’d expect from a pedigree like this.
✨ Fancy.
✨ Functional.
✨ Built to perform.
Whether you’re breeding for the arena, the ranch, or both—Tank is producing the kind that are good-minded, good-looking, and ready to go to work.
💥 2026 Breeding Fee: $1,000 (LFG)
📸 Check out his full album of photos and videos on our website!
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KT Gunz for Chics, “Glo”
KT Gunz for Chics, “Glo”
Filly
Sire: NZ Scotch Time, “Rip”
Dam: KT Gun in a Million, “Mil”
Date Born: 4/25/21
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Color: Red Roan
Price: $8,000
Glo is a red roan filly out of KT Gun in a Million, “Mil,” and by NZ Scotch Time, “Rip.” Rip is owned by and stands at CD Performance Horses in Syracuse, Kansas. Rip is a smart, versatile stallion with size, mind, and disposition to match, he is a money earner in heeling and running barrels. He is used for all aspects of ranch life, starting his heading career, and reining cowhorse events. Mil is our brindle mare that is by KT Gunpowder N Lead and out of Wright on Sugarnic, “Stinger.” Stinger won Pro division of the Cascade Cutters Futurity and is a daughter of Lenas Wright On. Her dam, Just Plain Sugari has NCHA earnings of $111.31 and is an AQHA point earner. She is a granddaughter of Smart Little Mesa, Slide Me Again and Just Plain Colonel, who are all money and pt earners. Gunner is a son of Cue Bars Laddie, a blue roan stallion that has been shown as a reiner, cowhorse and rope horse. He was the recipient of the Open AQHA All Around Trophy and is a CCHA Hall of Fame Horse. We own this filly in partnership with Tina Kocar.
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Breeding Mares, Angus Show and more
Monday was a pretty normal day, as far as ranch life goes. I guess what I mean is that nothing died, nothing was born, and nothing ran through the fence. Tuesday dad headed to Yakima with Stinger and Pistol, Stinger to get AIed and Pistol for a recheck. Pistol had absorbed her foal, so we decided we would bring her home and breed her naturally. Toni also had to go to a different vet when Dad got back with Lemon Drop to get her ready to move to California. Lemon Drop loaded great and did great. She is a pretty nice 2 year old. Two emergency vehicles drove by with sirens blaring when Lemon Drop was being vetted, and she stood like a champ. She has just been an exceptionally fun young horse. Super happy to be with people. Mil went to her trainer and we are getting lots of updates about how well she is adjusting.
Thursday Blue foaled, and had a fancy colt with two blues eyes and a really cool blaze. I was hoping he was a filly so I could keep him, even though Dad does not like blue eyed horses and never wants to keep them. Madison came out to look at Rosie’s filly and fell in love with her. Madison is currently running high school rodeo and one of her geldings is a Zink son.
Friday dad went back up and got Stinger and Pistol. He had to be back by noon so I could get the trailer loaded for our cattle show. Our Braford heifer calved and had a cute black ballie heifer. Then, in the afternoon Toni, Anna, Kaine, Kade and I headed to Ellensburg for the Jr Angus Field day. We weren’t able to unload until 4, so we rolled in at about 3:45. The heifers unloaded great and acted like the pros that they are. We had five head that we hauled to Ellensburg, four of them were shown last year quite a bit. Both Anna and Kaine have 2 big heifers.
Saturday the kids had a great day showing, all three made it back to the championship round in showmanship. Anna had the Grand Champion Sr. Yearling Bred and Owned heifer with Mal. Anna, Kaine and Kade all did well with their January heifers. We had a great time and got to see our showfamily and cousins. The best part was that there was an art show and auction at the fairgrounds at the same time, and a taco wagon right outside of our barn. The other really great thing was we stayed in a hotel, so all got hot showers.
Sunday we had a VERY busy day. Rachel came out and took Friday up to ride her. Erina and Terry came out to see Katana and they bought Hot Shot of Mocha while they were out. Michelle and John came out for their anniversary to look at the foals, especially their 2 year old colt’s full brother, Big Iron. Then we moved Blue in with Colonel and Pepper out with Gunner. The kids washed their show heifers and turned Darma out. We had three groups of people come out to look at horses on Sunday, along with celebrating our Uncle Skip’s birthday which was on Saturday while we were gone. Sunday was a get everything done day, so we kept at it until we couldn’t keep going. We did get everything that was necessary done, like moving the mares around so we don’t miss their heat cycles. We also decided to try breeding Pistol to Reed, so that could be a really cool combination. This week the kids get ready for a jackpot show with their steers, Lemon Drop left for CA, and we are getting ready to put another embryo in a cow. We are officially done Aiing both cows and horses, and we are not accepting anymore outside mares. With this hot weather coming on, it is time to get the breeding done before the pasture is gone. Looking forward to Summer weather and these last few foals we are still waiting on.
This morning we had a CUTE blue roan colt out of Izzy and by Bishop, this is OUR first Bishop foal, we bred a few outside mares to him and one of those has already foaled.
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