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Good-minded, good-footed, and built to go to work.
That’s the kind that still matter five, ten, fifteen years down the road.
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Thursday Thoughts
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.
Man Crush Monday – KT OneShadie Captain “Cappy”
Some stallions are bred right… and some are the kind you build a program around. Cappy is both.
KT OneShadie Captain is out of A Little Shadie Chic “Shadie” and by Captains Double Coy “Double,” combining proven reining performance with real-world ranch ability.
Shadie is a dark palomino mare with a strong show record, including 2006 NRHA Reserve Regional Experience Champion (Region One), along with multiple AQHA points. She carried youth riders in the show pen before becoming a standout broodmare. Her pedigree is stacked—by Comandalena ($143,000+ NRHA earnings, 260+ AQHA points) and out of a daughter of A Little Shady Jac ($17,000+ NRHA)—with greats like Doc Tom Tucker, Hollywood Jac 86, Fritz Command, and Smart Little Lena backing her. She is also 5-panel negative.
On the top side, Double is the kind of stallion that stamps his colts—big hipped, cowy, and naturally athletic. His foals are known for being easy to start, willing, and versatile. Whether it’s ranch work, roping, or barrels, they have the ability and mind to go do the job. Double himself was professionally trained, used on the ranch, and is the kind you can rely on every day—cow smart, smooth, and rides like a gelding.
Cappy carries that same combination—pedigree, disposition, and ability.
Started by Jason Hicks and later with Jordan Pace, he was given a solid foundation from the start. We picked him up in June 2023, and he’s been everything we hoped for—trainable, good-minded, and built to perform.
This is the kind of stallion that doesn’t just look the part—he produces it.
KT ONESHADIE CAPTAIN (5998626)
Chestnut Stallion • Foaled April 26, 2020 • Washington
Sunday Filly Spotlight – KT Ruths Hidden Bug
KT Ruths Hidden Bug
Filly
Sire: KT Gunners Sage Bug
Dam: KT Roths Golden Girl, “Goldy”
Date Born: 3/8/25
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Color: Red Dun
Price: $5,000
Ruthie is a big, impressive red dun filly with a beautiful, expressive eye and the kind of movement that naturally draws attention. She’s the kind that stands out in the pasture and floats across the ground when she travels.
She is sired by KT Gunners Sage Bug, a stallion backed by proven performance and strong foundation breeding. Sage Bug is by KT Gunpowder N Lead (“Gunner”), a son of AQHA point-earning and producing stallion Cue Bars Laddie. Gunner’s dam, “Pistol,” is an NFQHA mare featured in the rule book and magazine, known as a dependable ranch and rope horse the whole family can ride.
On the bottom side, Sage Bug is out of Continental Lady Bug, a big-boned Continental Cad daughter going back to Mr Blackburn—adding substance, structure, and consistency.
Ruthie’s dam, KT Roths Golden Girl (“Goldy”), is a proven, versatile mare. She’s been a go-to riding horse for years and has also been shown in halter and western equitation. Goldy is a big, pretty mare with presence, and she’s proving herself as a broodmare by consistently producing eye-catching, well-made foals.
Her pedigree is stacked with proven names including Major Bonanza, Docs Rickashay, Docs Dee Bar, Lucky Lynx, Catechu, and more—blending performance, cow sense, and eye appeal.
If you’re looking for size, structure, movement, and a pedigree built for versatility, Ruthie is one to take a serious look at.
🌷🐣 Happy Easter from KT Ranch 🐎🌷
From early mornings doing chores to watching these babies hit the ground, this time of year reminds us what it’s all about—new life, good horses, and a whole lot of gratitude.
We’ve got fresh foals on the ground, mud on our boots, and big plans ahead… just the way we like it.
Wishing everyone a blessed Easter filled with family, sunshine, and maybe a few new colts of your own. If you do not have any mares foaling I know where you can get few of your own.
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🐎 Saturday Colt Spotlight – KT Lil Bit Outlaw
KT Lil Bit Outlaw
Colt
Sire: KT HotTimein Cowtown, “Tank”
Dam: Pollys Leagurette
Date Born: 5/11/25
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Color: Palomino
Price: $5,000
If you’re looking for a colt with the kind of mind that makes life easy—this is him.
KT Lil Bit Outlaw is about as friendly and people-oriented as they come. He meets you at the gate, loves attention, and is the kind that makes you think “this one’s going to be fun” every time you’re around him. He has the disposition that would make him a great fit for someone wanting a straightforward, beginner-friendly prospect with a solid start in life.
Behind that great mind is a pedigree stacked with proven performance. His sire, KT HotTimein Cowtown (“Tank”), is a son of KR Gun Powder—2016 APHA Senior Reining World Champion and a son of Colonels Smoking Gun (“Gunner”). On the bottom side of Tank is KT Cow Cuttin Hottie, by Cow Cuttin Colonel, bringing in serious cowhorse credentials, stop, and trainability.
His dam, Pollys Leagurette (“Freida”), is a daughter of Peppys Major Leaguer, an AQHA ROM earner with NRHA earnings and multiple World Show qualifications. The bottom side goes back to Polliana Peppy and a deep lineup of foundation and performance greats including Peppy San Badger, Major Bonanza, King Fritz, and more—blending cow sense, versatility, and proven ranch ability.
This colt has the look, the pedigree, and most importantly—the kind of disposition that’s hard to find and even harder to train into one.
Golden color, good mind, and built to be someone’s favorite. ✨
Finally Friday
Friday means one thing this time of year—showing foals.
The weeks are spent keeping everything going, but the weekends are when people come out, walk through the pens, and start picking out their next one.
There’s nothing better than watching someone find that foal that just clicks—the one that meets you at the gate, carries the right look, and has the kind of mind you can build on.
We enjoy visiting with everyone, talking pedigrees, and helping match good horses with good people.
That’s what Fridays turn into this time of year—and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Thursday Thoughts
Good horses aren’t made overnight.
They’re built one ride, one mile, and one lesson at a time.
The same goes for a good program—patience, consistency, and a whole lot of getting back on.
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