This week and last:
➡️ Hauled Reba, her filly, and MB up to Allie’s, but not in one trip and Allie came down and ultrasounded some mars and bred a mare to Classic Metal.
➡️ Got Sally hauled up to Morgan’s to be bred to Hercales, and she was in heat so came back home.
➡️ Been shuffling mares back and forth to breed to our own studs
➡️ STILL waiting on a few mares to foal
At this point, the pickup barely gets shut off before someone says:
“Hey… can you hook onto the trailer real quick?”
It’s been a busy — and pretty exciting — week around here.
The boys are headed off to the FFA State Convention! Kaine will be receiving his State Farmer degree, which is a huge accomplishment and something he’s worked hard for over the years. Kade and Jaxsen will both be competing, and we’re excited to watch them represent. Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it.(These are last year pics)
Meanwhile, Anna is deep into finals week at college and will be home soon. We can’t wait to have the whole crew back together again — especially heading into the busy summer season.
Last weekend we had a great time at the Jr. Angus Field Day and the kids had a really successful show:
🏆 Champion Cow/Calf Pair
🏆 Reserve Champion Bull
🏆 Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer
🏆 Reserve Champion Evergreen Heifer
🏆 Anna also earned Reserve Champion Showman
And a reminder to those showing Evergreen heifers — they PAY OUT! Kaine came home with $300, which makes those banners even sweeter.
On the horse side, there’s lots happening too. Kade has been getting rides on Rip, our really nice 2-year-old bay gelding that’s offered for sale, and he’s also been legging up Gucci. It’s fun watching these young horses continue to come along.
Breeding season is rolling right along:
✨ Reba headed up to be AI’d to Brother Jackson
✨ Sally was bred to Jake Bennett’s barrel stud, Hercales
✨ And now we’re impatiently waiting on Nutter Butter to have our foal by John Holloway’s stud, PD
And probably the biggest horse news around here lately — we added a new stallion to the program last week: Classic Metal. We are SUPER excited about this stud and can’t wait to see what the future holds for him at KT Ranch.
Between FFA, finals, cattle shows, breeding season, riding colts, and everyday ranch life… there’s never a dull moment around here.
Palomino Filly
Sire: KT HotTimein Cowtown, “Tank”
Dam: KT Mocha Fudsey Lena, “Mocha”
DOB: 3/23/26
Color: Palomino
Price: $6,000
Some fillies just have that look from day one — color, shape, presence, and a pedigree stacked with talent. “Bean” is one of those fillies.
Sired by KT HotTimein Cowtown, “Tank,” this filly carries elite reining and cow horse bloodlines top and bottom. Tank is by KR Gun Powder, the 2016 APHA Senior Reining World Champion and NRHA money earner, and a son of the legendary Colonels Smoking Gun (“Gunner”). On the bottom side, Tank is out of KT Cow Cuttin Hottie, by Cow Cuttin Colonel, bringing proven cow horse ability, athleticism, and trainability into the mix.
Her dam, “Mocha,” is the kind of mare every breeding program needs more of — consistent, dependable, and proven to raise good-minded, usable horses with substance and athletic ability. Her pedigree ties together powerhouse names like Smart Little Lena, Docs Oak, Jackie Bee, Tuff Continental, Wimpy, and Skipper W. Even better? Her daughter “Jojo” has become Anna’s go-to riding horse, and we think that says a lot about the kind of horses Mocha produces.
Bean combines:
✔ Proven performance pedigree
✔ Eye-catching palomino color
✔ Shape, balance & athletic ability
✔ Trainable, willing disposition
✔ Real-world ranch and performance potential
This is the kind of filly that fits a lot of programs and a lot of dreams. The only problem? The longer she stays here… the harder she is to sell.
Get her now before we decide she’s staying at KT Ranch.
KT A Dry Scotch
Gelding, 6 panel N/N
Sire: NZ Scotch Time, “Rip”
Dam: KT A Benelli Girl
Date Born: 4/10/24
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Color: Bay
Price: Sale Pending
Currently being started by Kade.
If you’re looking for a top-end all-around prospect, take a hard look here.
This sharp bay gelding is by NZ Scotch Time “Rip,” a proven money earner in the heeling, barrels, and a versatile ranch horse that’s stepping into the heading and cowhorse arenas. Rip brings size, brains, and a solid, willing disposition—everything you want in a performance sire.
On the bottom side, he’s out of KT A Benelli Girl, a big, eye-catching mare with a strong performance background. She’s been used in both roping and barrels and is currently being brought back into shape to rope off of again. This is a mare that’s proven and producing.
Pedigree here runs deep—this gelding traces back to Dry Spec a Pepper (1986 Eastern Idaho QH Assn. Senior Cutting Champion) and the legendary Dry Doc (NCHA Futurity Champion & Hall of Fame). Add in Cue Bars Laddie, an AQHA All-Around Champion and CCHA Hall of Fame horse, and you’ve got generations of real, functional ability stacked behind him.
He is also a ¾ brother to KT Gunz for Chics “Glo,” making this a proven cross.
But honestly—the pedigree is just the start. This gelding moves. He’s got that natural self-carriage, a cowy look, and the kind of presence that makes you stop and watch. Plenty of muscle, good size, and the kind of balance that will take him in any direction.
✔ Athletic
✔ Good-minded
✔ Built right
✔ Versatile prospect
This is one we’re excited about—come take a look and see the quality for yourself.
Introducing Classic Metal
2024 Bay Roan Stallion
Sire: Metallic Malice
Dam: Spoon Me a Lil (by Lil Spoon)
Classic Metal is the kind of young stallion prospect that checks every box—pedigree, color, athletic ability, and a mind built for performance. This sharp 2-year-old combines some of the hottest cow horse and rope horse bloodlines in the industry with the kind of eye appeal and natural presence that’s hard to overlook.
On the top side, he is sired by the outstanding bay roan stallion Metallic Malice, a son of the legendary Metallic Cat and out of High Boon, a $100,000+ producing daughter of Mecom Blue. Metallic Malice has made a name for himself across multiple arenas, earning over 114 AQHA points along with NRCHA and NCHA earnings. His accomplishments include championships and finalist titles in working cow horse, cutting, heading, heeling, and halter competition—proving his versatility, athleticism, and trainability at the highest levels.
Even more impressive, Metallic Malice is proving himself as a sire. His offspring are already earning in the cutting, cow horse, rope horse, and barrel horse industries, with earners including Metallic Remodel ($47,100+), Smart Malice ($27,000+), Mighty Metal ($26,000+), and many more. His foals are known for their talent, trainability, size, bone, and standout looks.
On the bottom side, Classic Metal is out of Spoon Me a Lil, a daughter of Lil Spoon, the gorgeous blue roan son of the leading sire He’s A Peptospoonful. Lil Spoon brings proven cow horse bloodlines stacked with intelligence, feel, and natural ability. Despite overcoming a devastating bout of EPM early in life, Lil Spoon went on to become a highly respected sire known for producing athletic, willing horses with excellent minds and versatility.
Classic Metal carries the kind of pedigree that gives him unlimited potential. With Metallic Cat, Mecom Blue, He’s A Peptospoonful, Smart Little Lena, and Docs Hickory blood all wrapped into one package, this young stallion prospect is bred to excel in the cow horse, rope horse, ranch horse, or performance world.
Balanced, athletic, and built right, Classic Metal is a young horse we’re excited to watch develop. He represents the kind of cross that blends proven performance genetics with color, substance, and trainability—the total package for today’s industry.
Filly
Sire: KT HotTimein Cowtown, “Tank”
Dam: KT Fancy Dualler
Date Born: 4/27/25
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Color: Palomino with chrome
💰 $4,000
🔥 Palomino Power • Chrome • Cow 🔥
This filly is the kind that turns heads — flashy palomino color, extra chrome, and the kind of presence you can’t miss. She’s not just pretty either… she’s bred to perform.
Her sire, “Tank” (KT HotTimein Cowtown), stacks the deck with proven talent — by KR Gun Powder (2016 APHA Senior Reining World Champion, NRHA earnings) and out of KT Cow Cuttin Hottie, a daughter of Cow Cuttin Colonel (NRCHA Superior Cow Horse, multiple champion). This side brings stop, cow sense, and athletic ability.
On the dam side, KT Fancy Dualler is a ranch-raised, hard-using mare with grit, stamina, and heart. She’s catty, athletic, and built to go all day — the kind that makes a real ranch horse.
Her pedigree ties in Just Plain Starlight, The Dualler, and foundation greats like Poco Bueno, Docs Adonis, and Sonnys OO Buck — lines known for durability, cow ability, and trainability.
💥 Why she stands out:
✔ Eye-catching palomino with chrome
✔ Proven reining × cowhorse cross
✔ Gritty, ranch-bred bottom side
✔ Athletic, quick, and balanced
✔ Built for versatility — rope, ranch, barrels, or cowhorse
This filly blends looks, pedigree, and usability — the kind that’ll turn heads now and back it up later.
👉 KT Dualler in Cowtown — pretty, powerful, and built to work.
If you’re waiting for things to slow down… this probably isn’t your kind of life
We wrapped up a great week at the Spokane Jr Show and now we’re rolling right into another one — headed to Ellensburg for the Jr Angus show this weekend. We’ve still got a handful of mares left to foal, so the mom and the men are holding down the fort while we’re gone.
Wrapped up a great week at the Spokane Jr Show and now we’re loading up and heading to Ellensburg for another Jr Angus show this weekend — no slowing down around here.
The Spokane Jr Show was a good one. Kade had a strong week, landing 5th overall and 10th overall in FFA market, and his heifer topped it off as Champion FFA Market Heifer. Always proud of the kids and the work they put in. Even better getting to catch up with all our show friends — that’s what makes these shows worth it.
Anna ended up coming home Thursday night and rode over to Spokane with me on Friday. Then Saturday, Anna and I were right back at it — getting mares in, hauling them out with the studs, fixing fence, and keeping things moving.
Saturday kept things busy — JC had a 5-header calf roping, good job JC winning the 2nd round and making it back to Sunday. Then still made it to prom with Kaine that night. Jaxsen and Hailey went out as well, just skipped the prom part.
Back home, it’s been full speed as usual. Dad was working in Kahlotus and then jumped right into hauling Jaxsen around once that wrapped up. Jaxsen has been holding down most of the horse chores, while Mom and I have been busy with the colts.
Annie and Twiggs are doing great — getting turned out during the day and enjoying a little sunshine. Ben, Kaine, and Kicker have been handling cow chores, with Ben fixing circles and chasing water to keep everything running smooth.
We’ve had a few more foals hit the ground this past week, and Dad delivered a few bulls as well — just another week of juggling it all.
Wouldn’t trade this life for anything.
➡️ On to Ellensburg.
KT Ruger Reloaded
Colt
Sire: KT Gunpowder N Lead (“Gunner”)
Dam: KT Copper Isabelle
DOB: 3/25/26
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Color: Buckskin (Possibly Roan)
$6,000
Color. Cow. Foundation. This colt checks all the boxes.
KT Ruger Reloaded is the kind that gets noticed — a sharp buckskin colt with chrome, shape, and a chance to roan. He’s built right, bred right, and comes from a program that consistently produces horses you can actually use.
His sire, “Gunner” (KT Gunpowder N Lead), is an 87% NFQHA dun roan stallion known for stamping his foals with size, bone, big hips, and a solid mind. He’s a son of Cue Bars Laddie, an AQHA point earner and proven sire of versatile performance horses. On the bottom side, “Pistol” adds that quiet, dependable, ranch-and-rope-horse disposition that everyone wants.
On the dam side, KT Copper Isabelle (“Izzy”) is an 83% NFQHA, 4th-generation home-raised mare and a true program cornerstone. She’s cowy, gritty, and smart, and her foals are known for being trainable, correct, and versatile—the kind you enjoy saddling every day.
Why Ruger stands out:
✔ Strong multi-generational NFQHA foundation
✔ Proven cow sense on both sides
✔ Buckskin with a shot at roan
✔ Expected size, bone, and shape
✔ Bred for roping, ranch work, barrels, or versatility
✔ Mind and usability that matter
This is the kind that can go any direction—arena, ranch, or all-around partner.
📍 Don’t miss this one. Good ones don’t stay long.
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