With Pink Cadillac for a dam and MyLittleRedPorche in the family tree, naming her Tesla seemed fitting. This model runs on hay, though, and the only charging station she needs is a feed bunk.
Memphis is one of those mares that reminds us why we enjoy raising our own. She brings together generations of ranch horses, proven performance bloodlines, and a disposition that makes her enjoyable to be around.
Born: July 3, 2021 Sire: Doll Docsan, “Leroy” Dam: KT Pink Cadillac, “Pinky” Color: Dun
Her dam, Pinky, is a big, attractive daughter of Captains Double Coy and MyLittleRedPorche. Toni showed her in halter and in-hand trail as a weanling and yearling at local and NFQHA shows before Pinky went to work on the ranch. She has been a dependable mare, with a pedigree combining cow and running blood through names like Coys Bonanza, Major King, and Sugar Bars.
Memphis is by our late stallion, Doll Docsan, “Leroy.” Leroy was an exceptionally smooth-moving horse with a huge stop, natural athleticism, and a quiet, trainable mind. We appreciated his talent, but his disposition—and his ability to pass it along—made him especially valuable to our program.
Leroy’s offspring have proven themselves in multiple disciplines, including NRHA competition and Western Dressage. His sire, Dolls Union Jac, adds another generation of successful performance breeding.
Memphis carries several generations of horses we have raised, used, and believed in. That history means a lot to us. We know the horses behind her pedigree, remember their personalities, and see pieces of them carrying forward.
She’s a lovely dun mare with deep ranch roots and plenty of possibility ahead. Around here, that’s our kind of horsepower.
With a name like Lovely, she had a reputation to live up to—and we think she’s holding up her end of the deal!
KT Lovely Kat is a striking chestnut yearling with a bold blaze, a pretty head, and a kind eye. She has the presence to catch your attention and the bone, deep body, and strong hip to make you take a closer look.
Born: May 13, 2025 Sire: Midnight Kat DR, “MC” Dam: KT Stars Go Blue, “Star” Color: Chestnut Price: $5,000
Her sire, Midnight Kat DR, brings together proven reining, cutting, and cow horse bloodlines. MC is by Starlight Midnight, an NRHA money-earner, AQHA World Show qualifier in Junior Heeling, and earner of more than 60 AQHA points and an AQHA Register of Merit.
Starlight Midnight is by Grays Starlight, giving Lovely a strong performance foundation. MC’s dam, Slick As A Cat DR, is by Magneticat, a son of Metallic Cat, adding another respected line of cutting genetics.
On the bottom side, Lovely’s dam, Star, is by Just Plain Starlight, “Colonel,” whose pedigree includes Tamalight, Lenas Wright On, and Wright On Sugarnic. Her maternal family also brings in Colonels Reflection, Colonel Freckles, Docs Lynx, and One Gun—a blend of cow horse and ranch breeding with plenty of depth.
Lovely is a prospect for ranch work, roping, cow horse, or ranch versatility, with the pedigree to make her an interesting future broodmare as well. She still has her training and proving ahead of her, but there’s plenty here to build on.
Pretty enough to turn heads and bred for a future beyond posing for pictures—although she certainly makes that part look easy!
A little gold, a lot of pedigree, and a name we can all get behind—because who wouldn’t like to double their payday?
KT Double the Payday is a fancy palomino yearling colt with proven reining bloodlines, dependable ranch horses, and generations of cow sense behind him. If you’re looking for a prospect for ranch riding, versatility, roping, or ranch work, take a look at this guy!
Cappy is by Captains Double Coy, “Double,” and out of A Little Shadie Chic, “Shadie.” Shadie had a successful NRHA reining career, earning the 2006 Reserve Regional Experience Championship in Region One and multiple AQHA points. She later carried young riders in the show pen—a pretty good résumé for a mare whose influence continues through her grandfoals.
Shadie’s sire, Comandalena, earned over $143,000 and 260.5 AQHA points. Her pedigree also brings in A Little Shady Jac, Hollywood Jac 86, Doc Tom Tucker, Fritz Command, and Smart Little Lena. There’s plenty of performance history behind that pretty palomino coat!
Double brought the practical side: cow sense, trainability, and an easy disposition. He was professionally trained and later used on the ranch, where he had natural cow ability and the steady feel of a gelding. We still use several of his daughters, and Kade ropes off two of them. Around here, a pedigree gets your attention, but dependable ranch horses earn their keep.
His dam, Peanut, is our sweet dunalino daughter of KT Heza Pana Dude, with just enough sass to keep life interesting. Dude is by Zinks Major Kid and out of Panas May Day, adding foundation breeding that includes Pana Dude, Major Bonanza, Skipper W, and Skipster.
Payday has a pedigree that gives him plenty of directions to grow into—and enough gold to look good getting there. His name makes no promises about your bank account, but we do think he’s worth a closer look! But just to be clear, with a mom named Peanut I named him after the candy bar.
Around here, that means a fun-filled weekend—if your idea of fun involves shipping foals, packing for a cattle show, and keeping irrigation circles running. Luckily, that’s pretty much our specialty!
We have foals heading to their new homes and are getting Anna, McCall, McKenna, and Tommy Jo ready to leave for the NILE on Monday. There’s always one more thing to pack, wash, or find that somebody swears they “just had.”
Kade has his first trap shoot this weekend, too! We’re excited to see how he does and cheer him on.
We’re down to just six foals left to wean! The finish line is in sight, although the mares and foals may have a few loud opinions about the remaining plans.
Meanwhile, we’re still trying to keep the circles running until the water goes off October 26. Come on, circles—just a little longer. We’re all ready to quit checking on you!
Happy Friday from KT Ranch! Here’s to safe travels, good shooting, and equipment that behaves itself
A lot has happened since last Thursday, October 1. Between horses, harvest, football, and a milestone birthday, we have managed to keep everyone busy—and then some!
Our new-to-us skid steer showed up last Thursday! If you remember, our last one burned up, so we needed to find a replacement. We finally did, and it is the exact same model. I guess that means we all still know how to drive it. Whether we all agree on how it should be driven is another matter.
Jaxsen had a football game Thursday, then the Meachams headed to Seattle for his birthday weekend. He wanted to go to a Seahawks game, and they had a great time. Playing football and then watching football—pretty much Jaxsen’s idea of a perfect weekend!
Toni is also having fun going to Kade’s high school senior class meetings. Apparently, senior year comes with homework for the parents, too. Graduation has a way of sneaking up on you while you’re busy hauling kids, feeding livestock, and wondering where the week went.
On the horse front, Toni took the first group of colts in to see Sheena and get their travel papers. All three were Gunner sons, and they did great. They headed to their new homes Saturday and Sunday. We always appreciate seeing our babies handle the next chapter so well.
Cowbug went to her new home Friday, too. She is by Tank and out of Lightening Bug and was pretty much born halter broke. Janice is already leading her around the block. Some foals make us earn every step; Cowbug apparently showed up with the basics already installed.
We ultrasounded mares Friday morning, and Marlo came out that day to help work on foals. She named Pistol Packn Kat, so that was the filly she worked with. Kat is by MC and out of Yo, and she was super easy. She is a really nice filly, and we appreciate the ones who make us look like professional halter breakers!
Rainy, our pony–mini mare cross, also foaled Friday and had a cute little mini pony cross filly. Apparently, she thought we needed one more baby to keep things interesting. Erin, I know you are reading this. I feel like she would like to live at your house.
Saturday was a horse-hauling day. I hauled 10 mares out to the desert, then hauled eight mares and their foals down to the house and weaned them. Those were the last Sagebug and Gunner babies we had left to wean. Another big job checked off, although the foals would probably like to file a complaint with management.
Kaine worked on irrigation circles all weekend while Ben was harvesting corn. I interrupted the circle repairs a few times so he could help me get horses in. We also moved the cows to the next circle, put out big grass bales, and brought in the next group of foals to halter break. Around here, “Can you help me for a minute?” is less of a time estimate and more of an opening statement.
Kade has been working with Miss Zella, Toni’s keeper pick from that year and our featured Ranch Horse of the Week this week. He also took Gucci over to Dansies to work on roping off her. There is no shortage of horses needing a job around here, and Kade is doing his part to get them there.
Kade hauled Cal over to Ty’s last week to get him started, too. Cal had his first ride this week and did great! It is exciting to see him taking that next step. Ty also ran some cans on our Jexy boy, so the boys have been getting their share of work.
Dad went with Steve to Palouse Grain Growers to get more pellets. Keeping this bunch fed is a full-time operation all by itself. Just when you think you have enough feed, somebody eats it.
And on Wednesday, Ben turned the big 5-0! Happy birthday, Ben! Nothing says “welcome to 50” quite like corn harvest and a ranch full of chores. We would give him the day off, but the cows don’t recognize birthdays and the corn didn’t get the memo.
So that was our week: a replacement skid steer, football, senior class meetings, foals leaving for new homes, a new little filly, weaning, halter breaking, first rides, and one officially 50-year-old rancher. Fall is keeping us moving, and there is always another gate to open!
This buckskin filly is one of Toni’s picks to keep, so if you were hoping every filly would eventually land on the sale page, Toni would like a word.
KT Watch Miss Zella combines ranch horse breeding, an eye-catching color, and a family known for personality and trainability. It’s easy to see why she earned a spot on Toni’s keeper list!
Sire: KT Heza Pana Dude, “Dude” Dam: Watch Miss ID, “Twiggy” Born: May 7, 2024 Color: Buckskin
Her sire, Dude, is a son of Zinks Major Kid, with Pana Dude, Major Bonanza, and Skipper W in his pedigree. Jordan Crabtree in Ferndale, Washington, started Dude and enjoyed riding him. Dude has been a great horse to be around, and his foals tend to have size, great personalities, and plenty of trainability. He brings the combination we appreciate: pedigree, personality, and conformation.
Zella’s dam, Twiggy, was a daughter of ID Watch, a red roan AQHA stallion who earned his ROM. Her pedigree also included Two Eyed Jack, Watch Joe Jack, Mr. Baron Red, and Do Jack—a strong foundation for a versatile ranch and performance prospect.
Twiggy was a visitor favorite who loved attention and passed that personable nature along to her foals. She consistently produced fancy prospects, and Zella gives us another reason to appreciate what she brought to our program.
With this breeding behind her, Zella is an exciting prospect for ranch riding, ranch versatility, or a dependable working ranch partner. We’re looking forward to watching her develop—and seeing Toni’s keeper pick put that pedigree to work!
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.
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!
We’re gearing up for another great weekend, with a number of foals heading to their new homes. Most of the show steers have already gone to their new families, too. It’s exciting seeing everyone head off to their home—even if their departure doesn’t seem to make the chore list much shorter!
Anna and McCall are getting ready to head to the NILE in a few weeks, where Tommy Jo and McKenna will join them. Ben may go, too, depending on the harvest schedule.
Once they’re back, we’ll be off to Western Showcase! We’re only taking heifers this time, so we’ll be there Friday night and Saturday. A shorter trip, but somehow I doubt the packing list will get any smaller.
If you’re still looking for a show heifer or steer, don’t forget about the Evergreen Exclusive Angus and Club Calf Sale at the end of this month in Ellensburg! I talked with Jonathan at the Othello Fair, and he said he’s saved some nice steers to take. It’s a great opportunity to find your next show project!
Have a great weekend, everyone! Here’s hoping for smooth pickups, productive harvest days, and a little time to enjoy it all.
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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