Today we pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave everything for this country and the freedoms we enjoy every day.
From early mornings horseback to long days in the pasture, we’re grateful for the opportunity to live this way of life — and we know that freedom didn’t come without sacrifice.
As we spend time with family, gather at brandings, rodeos, cattle shows or just being around the ranch this weekend, we remember those who never made it home and the families who carry that sacrifice with them every day.
From all of us at KT Ranch — thank you to the brave men and women who served and especially to those who gave all.
KT Ruths Hidden Bug “Ruthie” Filly Sire: KT Gunners Sage Bug Dam: KT Roths Golden Girl “Goldy” DOB: 3/8/25 Color: Red Dun Price: $5,000
Ruthie is a big, impressive filly with a beautiful, expressive eye and eye-catching movement. She’s the kind that naturally stands out in the pasture and floats across the ground when she moves.
She is sired by KT Gunners Sage Bug, a stallion backed by proven performance and foundation bloodlines. Sage Bug is out of Continental Lady Bug and by KT Gunpowder N Lead, a son of AQHA point-earning and proven producing stallion Cue Bars Laddie. Gunner’s dam, “Pistol,” has been shown with the NFQHA and featured in the NFQHA rule book and magazine. She’s the kind of dependable ranch and rope horse the whole family can ride — versatile, willing, and built to work.
On the bottom side, Sage Bug’s dam, Lady Bug, is a big-boned Continental Cad daughter with Mr Blackburn breeding, adding substance, structure, and foundation strength.
Ruthie’s dam, KT Roths Golden Girl (“Goldy”), is a proven and versatile mare. Ben rode her for years as his personal horse, and Toni showed her at the Othello Fair in halter and western equitation. Goldy is a big, pretty mare with presence, and she’s become an outstanding producer of eye-catching, quality foals.
This filly’s pedigree is loaded with proven names including Major Bonanza, Docs Rickashay, Docs Dee Bar, Lucky Lynx, Catechu, and more — blending cow sense, athleticism, versatility, and eye appeal into one attractive package.
If you’re looking for size, movement, pedigree, and a filly with the kind of look that catches attention early, Ruthie deserves a serious look.
KT Captain Starlight is a sharp, athletic brown colt with the pedigree, mind, and natural ability to excel in the performance arena or on the ranch. Sired by Midnight Kat DR (“MC”) and out of KT Copper Isabelle (“Izzy”), this colt blends elite reining and cutting blood with real-world ranch versatility — and he’s 83% NFQHA.
MC is by Starlight Midnight, an NRHA money-earner and AQHA World Show qualifier in Junior Heeling with over 60 AQHA points and a Register of Merit. Starlight Midnight is a son of the legendary Grays Starlight, whose offspring have earned over $10 million and helped establish him as one of the leading sires in NRHA, NRCHA, and NCHA history.
On the dam side, MC traces to serious cowhorse power through Slick As A Cat DR, a daughter of Magneticat — known for bone, size, stop, and exceptional cow sense. Magneticat is by the legendary Metallic Cat, and the bottom side adds even more strength through Smooth As A Cat breeding.
Izzy has proven herself both in and out of the arena. Before an injury ended her show career, she competed in NFQHA events and later spent years working cattle on the ranch. She’s one of our favorite mares — naturally cowy, quick-footed, smart, and always watching what’s going on around her.
Her foals consistently inherit her intelligence, trainability, athleticism, and strong conformation. They’re level-headed, easy to work with, and naturally talented.
KT Captain Starlight is the kind that’s built to stop, turn, think, and handle a job. Whether your goal is reining, ranch versatility, cowhorse, roping, or a dependable ranch partner, this colt has the pedigree and ability to go in that direction.
We’re headed to the Desert Storm Cattle Show in Hermiston this weekend and hope to see a lot of you there on Saturday! Looking forward to a good show, good cattle, and catching up with friends along the way.
To everyone else spending the weekend branding, rodeoing, boating, hauling, irrigating, relaxing, or just trying to keep up with ranch life — stay safe and enjoy the weekend.
Summer weekends are starting to fill up fast around here
Spring ranch life keeps rolling around here. We’re getting ready to head to the Desert Storm, a cattle show in Hermiston, this weekend. We still need to get the cows worked. The last few bulls are waiting on buyers to be ready. We do have one Hereford bull left if anyone is looking for a bull.
Last week was also FFA State Convention, and we’re pretty proud of our crew. Jaxsen competed on the Freshman Food Processing and Meats Evaluation teams, where they placed 1st and 4th in the state. Kade was the State Winner in Cooperative Quiz and Interview and earned an $800 scholarship, and Kaine received his State Degree. A lot of hard work went into those accomplishments, and it’s fun seeing it pay off.
Kaine also gave his senior presentation this week. Him, Cyson, and Maxx painted the lines for CBJLS and did a great job presenting their project. All three boys are also in Mr. Dansie’s CDL class, and it meant a lot that he came down to watch them give their presentation.
Toni and Dad also made a trip to pick up mares from Allie’s, and we got some exciting news while they were there — both Sally and Twist are confirmed in foal!
Sally is bred to Heracles, a 2022 AQHA palomino stallion owned by Jake Bennett. He’s sired by leading barrel racing sire Epic Leader and out of UX Kimmitted ta Fame. Standing in Soap Lake, Washington, Heracles is being campaigned as a top-tier barrel prospect, and we’re excited to see what that cross brings.
It’s always fun looking ahead to next year’s foals while juggling everything else ranch life throws at us
Colt Sire: KT Gunpowder N Lead (“Gunner”) Dam: JWB Call Me Lura DOB: 3/30/26 Color: Buckskin (possibly homozygous roan) Price: $6,000
There’s just something about a buckskin colt with shape, presence, and cow horse blood that gets people’s attention — and KT Gold N Ammo checks every box. 🔥
This sharp-made colt is built right with bone, balance, and the kind of natural look we love to see early on. Add in the possibility of roaning out, and he’s the kind that’s hard to overlook in the pasture.
His dam, JWB Call Me Lura, is a big, rugged bay roan mare with true ranch horse substance. Her pedigree ties together proven names like Jackie Bee, San Peppy, Biankus, Go Man Go, Dandy Derby, and Fritz Command — generations known for durability, versatility, speed, and cow sense.
On the top side, KT Gunpowder N Lead (“Gunner”) continues to stamp his foals with size, strong hips, good minds, and trainability. Gunner is by Cue Bars Laddie and out of our proven mare “Pistol,” a dependable ranch and rope horse featured in the NFQHA rule book and magazine.
This colt has the kind of pedigree and disposition that gives him the potential to go just about any direction — ranch, rope horse, cow horse, or all-around using horse. The kind you can raise up, rely on, and enjoy for years to come.
Some stallions leave a mark on your program. Some leave a mark on your family. Double did both.
“Double” was the kind of horse that made life easy. He had the ability, the mind, and the kind of disposition that made everyone love him. Professionally trained and used on the ranch, Double showed all the cow and athletic ability you could ask for — but rode around with the easy, quiet feel of a gelding.
We were incredibly fortunate to purchase him from Vance and Carol Burke from the Soap Lake area, and he became a huge part of our breeding program for years.
Double consistently stamped his foals: ✔ Big hip ✔ Natural athletic ability ✔ Instant speed when needed ✔ Easy to start ✔ Cowy and trainable minds
His foals have gone on to ranch homes, roping homes, barrel racing homes, and performance programs. Around our place, we still use several of his daughters on the ranch today, and they continue to prove exactly why we thought so highly of him.
More than anything though, Double passed down his personality. He was kind, easy to get along with, and the type of horse people naturally gravitated toward. Once you had a “Double baby,” it usually meant you wanted another one.
We had to say goodbye to Double in June of 2023 due to failing health, and there’s no doubt he left a hole around here. But we still see pieces of him every day in his offspring, and that legacy continues to carry on through the horses he left behind.
Filly • 6 Panel N/N Sire: KT King of Blue Dam: KT Gun in a Million “Mil” DOB: 4/29/24 Color: Black (Color Tested a/a, E/E) 💰 $6,000
Sharp, black, classy, and bred to perform — KT Wright on Astra is the kind of filly that’s hard to overlook. She’s balanced, athletic, and carries herself with the kind of presence we love to see in a young prospect.
Astra combines proven cow horse, cutting, and ranch versatility bloodlines with the kind of disposition that makes training enjoyable. She’s smart, willing, and was an absolute breeze to halter break — always a good sign for the future.
Her dam, KT Gun in a Million (“Mil”), is a standout brindle roan mare with an exceptional pedigree. Mil is by KT Gunpowder N Lead (“Gunner”), a son of the accomplished Cue Bars Laddie — AQHA Open All-Around Trophy winner and CCHA Hall of Fame horse known for excelling in reining, cowhorse, and roping. Gunner’s dam, “Pistol,” is a proven NFQHA mare and dependable ranch and rope horse known for passing along versatility, athleticism, and great minds.
On the maternal side, Astra traces back to Wright On Sugarnic (“Stinger”), winner of the Pro Division of the Cascade Cutters Futurity and an own daughter of Lenas Wright On. This pedigree is packed with influential names including Smart Little Mesa, Just Plain Colonel, Doc O’Lena, Peppy San, and Docs Jack Frost.
Her sire, KT King of Blue, adds even more proven cowhorse and cutting influence. He is by Shining Blue DR (“Bish”), a son of Autumnator — by the legendary Smart Little Lena ($743,275 NCHA earnings; Triple Crown Open Champion) and out of Autumn Boon, producer of over $1 million in offspring earnings.
Astra offers: ✔ Elite cowhorse & cutting pedigree ✔ Black color with tested genetics ✔ Trainable, willing disposition ✔ Athletic build & balance ✔ Versatility for ranch, arena, or performance future
This filly has all the pieces to make someone an exceptional partner down the road.
If you like pretty buckskins with brains, pedigree, and versatility built in — KT The Mighty Gun deserves a look.
This colt is the kind we love raising at KT Ranch: good minded, athletic, balanced, and bred to go in just about any direction. Whether you want a ranch horse, rope prospect, reiner, or all-around using horse, this colt has the genetics and disposition to get there.
His sire, KT Gunpowder N Lead “Gunner,” is a son of the accomplished Cue Bars Laddie — an AQHA Open All-Around Trophy winner and CCHA Hall of Fame horse that proved himself in reining, cow horse, and roping events. Gunner consistently passes on shape, bone, athleticism, and quiet minds.
On the bottom side, Breezy brings a pedigree packed with proven performance and trainability. Her sire, The Mighty Oak, earned multiple reining and all-around accolades including World Show qualifications in heading, while Breezy’s dam also qualified for the Junior Reining World Show and earned a Performance ROM. Breezy herself is a kind, willing mare with the type of disposition we value highly in our program.
KT The Mighty Gun combines: ✔ Fancy buckskin color ✔ Proven all-around performance pedigree ✔ Athletic ability & versatility ✔ Quiet, trainable disposition ✔ Ranch, rope, reining, or family horse potential
This colt has the look, the mind, and the bloodlines to make someone an outstanding partner down the road.
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