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Sunday Filly Spotlight: KT Smoken Hottie

Apparently, our idea of “keeping a few fillies” and the actual head count were two very different things. So, after some tough decisions, we’ve added a few more to the sale page—including KT Smoken Hottie!

This gorgeous chestnut filly has chrome, a pedigree packed with performance, and plenty of potential. She was on our keeper list for a reason, but even we have to draw the line somewhere. Apparently.

Sire: KT HotTimein Cowtown, “Tank”
Dam: Smoken Docs Robin, “Red Robin”
Born: April 25, 2025
Color: Chestnut
Price: $4,500

Smoken Hottie combines proven reining and cutting bloodlines with a practical ranch horse foundation, making her an exciting prospect for ranch riding, versatility ranch horse, cow horse events, or a future ranch and trail partner.

Her sire, Tank, is by KR Gun Powder and out of KT Cow Cuttin Hottie. KR Gun Powder is by Colonels Smoking Gun and out of A Bueno Poco Dunit. He earned the 2016 APHA Senior Reining World Champion title in just nine shows and accumulated nearly $13,000 in NRHA earnings.

Tank’s dam, KT Cow Cuttin Hottie, is by Cow Cuttin Colonel and out of KT Copper Comet. Cow Cuttin Colonel’s accomplishments include NRCHA Superior Cow Horse, AQHA Open and Amateur Performance ROMs, and a third-place finish at the 2006 NRCHA World Show in Non Pro Hackamore. That gives this filly some serious performance credentials in her family tree!

Her dam, Red Robin, is a daughter of Docs Gunsmoke, a Reserve World Champion in both Open and Amateur Cutting. He earned 130 APHA points, had lifetime earnings exceeding $51,000, and produced a World Champion. Docs Gunsmoke is by Mr Gunsmoke and out of a Docs Cowboy daughter. Red Robin’s dam, Regarding Robin, is by Whiskey River Run, an AQHA race performer with an 87 speed index.

Red Robin has also put her breeding to work as a ranch and trail horse. She’s a flashy mare with a great disposition, bringing practical experience to a cross already loaded with performance breeding.

A little chrome never hurt anybody—and this Hottie comes with cow in the family tree!

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Message us if Smoken Hottie belongs on your keeper list!

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Thursday Thoughts with Kellie

We had a fun-filled week with Dad’s cousins from California, Linda and Patricia! Dad took them touring around the Columbia Basin, including a trip up to St. John to look through old pictures and revisit some memories. They also stopped at Sonny’s in Washtucna for lunch—or dinner, depending on how long the visiting lasted!

They made it to one of Jaxsen’s football games, although being stuck in Ritzville while the road was closed nearly put a wrench in those plans. Connell came away with the win! With a big lead, JV went in, so they didn’t get to see Jax play much, but we’ll take the win. It was also a VERY windy night, so I passed on going. I support football. I’m just less enthusiastic about being sandblasted while watching it.

Dad also took them to Palouse Falls. Their last visit was in the spring, and Patricia wanted to see what it looked like in the fall. It was great having them here and getting some family time in between all the ranch projects.

Meanwhile, we started halter breaking foals and are already on our second group this week. We weaned more foals and fixed some fence, because apparently the fence did not get the memo that our schedule was full. The puppy got his first experience helping with fence repairs, and I think he had a pretty good time. His definition of “helping” may differ from ours, but enthusiasm counts.

Kade took my Gucci girl roping with Mr. Dansie, and she did amazing! Pretty proud of that girl—and pretty pleased to see her putting those skills to work.

We also had our September/October birthday party, but we’ll need another round because Terry and Erina were at a wedding and couldn’t make it. Having to celebrate again is a burden we’re willing to bear. Especially if there’s cake.

Today, Toni and Kade took a group of foals to the vet to get their travel papers. A reminder for buyers: if your foal needs travel papers, it is your responsibility to let us know ahead of time so we can get the vet visit arranged. A little advance notice helps keep pickup day running smoothly!

And we got our Seldom Rest heifer! We are super excited about her and can’t wait to see what’s ahead.

Family visits, football, foals, fence, birthdays, and a new heifer. Just another quiet week around here!

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Saturday Colt Spotlight – KT Lone Star Maverick

National Day of the Cowboy Feature

Today we’re celebrating the kind of horse that represents the foundation of the American cowboy—athletic, dependable, and built for a day’s work.

KT Lone Star Maverick is bred to carry on that tradition.

KT Lone Star Maverick
Colt
Sire: KT Gunpowder N Lead (“Gunner”)
Dam: FQHR City Star (“CeeCee”)
DOB: 4/20/2026
Color: Bay Roan
Price: $5,000

If you’re looking for a colt with the genetics, build, and disposition to become a dependable ranch horse or performance partner, Maverick deserves your attention.

His sire, KT Gunpowder N Lead (“Gunner”), consistently stamps his foals with size, substance, athletic ability, and good minds. A son of Cue Bars Laddie and out of our proven NFQHA mare “Pistol,” Gunner produces horses that are built to last and versatile enough to excel in the branding pen, on the ranch, or in the arena.

His dam, FQHR City Star (“CeeCee”), brings exceptional foundation Quarter Horse breeding from the respected Froelich Ranch program in North Dakota. Descending from Blue Stars Fire and Charlies City Girl, CeeCee adds generations of proven, functional ranch genetics known for durability, cow sense, and trainability. Although an injury ended her riding career, she’s proving her value as a broodmare by raising quality foals like Maverick.

✨ Why Maverick stands out:
Big hip with plenty of muscle and bone
Correct conformation and balanced build
Strong foundation pedigree
Athletic enough for ranch work, roping, or performance events
Beautiful bay roan color with the substance to match

The cowboy way has always depended on a good horse, and that’s exactly what we strive to raise at KT Ranch. Horses with the minds, ability, and heart to go wherever the job takes them.

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