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Digital Update: Week of December 1, 2014 What s Inside Spotlight: Mutton Bustin' Equi-Stat: The Magic Cross FYI: What to Ask Before Buying a Horse In the Know: The Paws Cause What s Online: Tack talk Health Matters What s New Subscribe To QHN Shop A Grand Idea More than 300 guests wined and dined in the Stampede Room of the Fort Worth Stockyards on Nov. 21 at Ride TV s exclusive launch party, where the new television network announced its recent air on KlowdTV and Armstrong Cable. Ride TV features entertaining reality shows, children s programming, talk shows, biographies, travel shows, championship events and other programming, all with an equine twist. Ride TV covers all breeds, all disciplines, all of the time, and produces original, high-definition content while showcasing the horse lifestyle and culture. Some of the guests included ProRodeo Hall of Famer Roy Super Looper Cooper, along with his sons, two-time Professional Rodeo Cowboy's Association World Champion tie-down roper Tuf, and roping world contenders Clint and Clif; Equi-Stat Elite $2 Million Rider and cutting horse trainer Chubby Turner and his wife, Ginger; actor Ricky Schroder who starred in "Lonesome Dove," and shows like "Silver Spoons" and "NYPD Blue," and his wife, Andrea; and John Paul DeJoria, the co-founder of Paul Mitchell hair care, Patron Tequila and Spirits, and The Arbor rehabilitation center, which offers equine therapy (hippotherapy), along with his wife Eloise. Craig Morris, president of Ride TV, said DeJoria came onto the scene with Ride TV after hearing what Morris had planned for the upcoming network. He and his wife are benefactors, and they own a drug and rehab facility that uses horses to help with the process called The Arbor around Round Rock, Texas, Morris said. We went down there because they were doing really cool things with these horses and we wanted to do a story on them, and when we got done interviewing them, John Paul said, This is the greatest idea I ve ever heard. I d like to be involved. DeJoria has always had a fondness for horses and that is partially why he knew he needed to be involved with Ride TV, but most of all, he knew that the future was bright for the company. After I heard about what was going on, I thought, Wow, why hasn t anyone done this before? Having a station that is high quality and high resolution and talk about every discipline of horses; I thought that this is definitely going to be big, DeJoria said. There is no doubt in my mind, and when you re around horse people like I am, they re just wonderful folks! So it s nice people, a good industry and an unbelievable future for this television station. Morris also looks forward to the future of the network, and said you don t have to know how to ride horses to enjoy Ride TV. The possibilities are endless, because really there is an inherent love of horses in humans, Morris said. And if you think about it, every great civilization has been built on the back of a horse. So there s something in our DNA that draws us to the horse. You may not be a rider, but think of the tens of thousands of people who (Left to right) Ride TV President Craig Morris, Eloise and John Paul DeJoria, and Ride TV CEO Michael Fletcher Ricky Schroeder describing his excitement for the new network. wentto see War Horse, Secretariat and Black Beauty that just love great horse stories. Its been a great, great adventure for us, and its one of those things, the sky is the limit for us now. Moon Walker Photography Moon Walker Photography

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It's Worth Knowing Information You Won't Get Anywhere Else The Magic Cross John Brasseaux The chart included in this article is a preview of those that will be published in the upcoming Equi-Stat Magic Cross Statistics in the Dec. 15, 2015, issue of Quarter Horse News. The objective of the Equi-Stat Magic Cross statistical section is to inform mare owners and the breeding community of which crosses are working most profitably in the industry today. This compilation of information includes earnings from the past five and one-half years Jan. 1, 2009, through June 30, 2014. All 2014 money included is from major limited-age events that took place between Jan. 1 and June 30 and were recorded in Equi-Stat. High Brow Cat dominates the Magic Cross cutting section. During the past five and one-half years, the 1988 stallion (High Brow Hickory x Smart Little Kitty x Smart Little Lena) has had 1,050 money-earning offspring who have won more than $31 million, for average earnings of $29,667. Cat has proven to cross best on daughters of Smart Little Lena, Dual Pep and Peptoboonsmal. High Brow Cat s leading money-earning offspring, Dont Look Twice (out of Tapt Twice x Dual Pep), with an Equi-Stat record of $764,627. Cam Essick Daughters of Smart Little Lena have proven to be the best cross with High Brow Cat. The pair s highest-earning offspring is Thomas E Hughes, a 2003 stallion, who has won $320,070. QHN File Photo Cappy Jackson Wimpys Little Step (Nu Chex To Cash x Leolita Step x Forty Seven), a 1999 stallion bred by Hilldale Farm, of Fayetteville, Tennessee, and owned by Xtra Quarter Horses, of Purcell, Oklahoma, is the leading Magic Cross reining stallion with 564 money-earners winning a total of $5,416,940, for an average of $9,605, between 2009 and June 30, 2014. The Equi-Stat Elite $6 Million Sire and 2002 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity Level 4 Open Champion, has crossed best with daughters of Smart Chic Olena with 59 performers winning a total of $71 0,836. John Brasseaux Smart Chic Olena s daughters have crossed well with Wimpys Little Step. Wimpys Little Chic, the 2007 NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open Champion, is the pair s No. 1 money-earner, with $212,036 won in the reining pen. Shining Spark (Genuine Doc x Diamonds Sparkle x Mr Diamond Dude) sits at the top of the list of leading Magic Cross reined cow horse sires. The 1989 stallion, bred and owned by Carol Rose, of Gainesville, Texas, sired 130 performers that won a total of $1,362,735, for average earnings of $10,475. An Equi-Stat Elite $4 Million Sire, Shining Spark has crossed best on daughters of Doc O Lena, with 18 offspring having won a total of $294,757 for an average of $16,375 during the past five and one-half years. QHN File Photo (RIGHT) Daughters of the late Doc O Lena, the 1970 National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Futurity Open Champion, have proven to be the best cross with Shining Spark. The No. 1 moneyearner from the cross is A Shiner Named Sioux, a 2006 stallion who has won $79,067. The stallion is pictured with his trainer, the legendary Shorty Freeman.

2014 EQUI-STAT MAGIC CROSS STATISTICS LEADING CUTTING SIRE & TOP 15 CROSSES Horse/Offspring $/# Offspring/Avg. $/Top Performers 1. HIGH BROW CAT $31,150,429 1,050 $29,667 Crossed on daughters of: Smart Little Lena $3,492,310 113 $30,905 Thomas E Hughes, (03S), $320,070; Im Catman, (06S), $286,395; Smart Kitty RG, (05M), $211,383; Tassa Cat, (04G), $193,367; Whiskeynadirtyglass, (06S), $171,672 Dual Pep $3,209,050 64 $50,141 Dont Look Twice, (05M), $764,637; Louellas Cat, (07M), $204,795; Rascal Cats, (06S), $204,437; Cats Full Moon, (04S), $163,019; Sarahs Super Cat, (04M), $141,193 Peptoboonsmal $2,734,756 52 $52,591 Metallic Cat, (05S), $637,711; Little Pepto Cat, (06G), $275,392; Bet On A Cat, (08G), $240,610; Lil Catbaloo, (09S), $235,390; Moms Stilish Cat, (07S), $173,307 PepPy San Badger $2,366,305 77 $30,731 Ms Peppy Cat, (02M), $240,620; Catty Hawk, (05S), $229,970;Tachitas Cat, (01G), $222,291; Auspicious Cat, (05S), $162,291; Donas Cool Cat, (01M), $140,963 Grays Starlight $2,213,392 65 $34,052 Mamas Cats A Star, (06M), $166,740; NQH Tom Cat, (05G),$146,889; Kittens, (02M), $146,236; Cats Ruby, (04M), $111,959; Catrina Starlight, (04M), $95,165 Freckles Playboy $2,144,961 68 $31,544 CD Olena $1,098,820 20 $54,941 Doc O Lena $818,239 33 $24,795 Smart Mate $700,539 7 $100,077 Haidas Little Pep $693,183 23 $30,138 Docs Stylish Oak $685,037 31 $22,098 Shorty Lena $668,897 16 $41,806 Zack T Wood $583,486 10 $58,349 Doctor Wood $448,339 8 $56,042 Smart Aristocrat $429,072 17 $25,240 LEADING REINING SIRE & TOP 15 CROSSES Horse/Offspring $/# Offspring/Avg. $/Top Performers 1. WIMPYS LITTLE STEP $5,416,940 564 $9,605 Crossed on daughters of: Smart Chic Olena $710,836 59 $12,048 Wimpys Little Chic, (04M), $212,036; Wimpys Littlecolonel, (09S), $104,178; Wimps Chocolate Chip, (05S), $65,405; Sheza Smart Wimpy, (09M), $33,845; Little Nic, (09S), $22,878 Hollywood Dun It $586,546 32 $18,330 Wimpyneedsacocktail, (07S), $282,193; Wimpys Little Buddy, (04G), $125,226; Wimpy Little Girl, (08M), $36,595; Berry Best Step, (10S), $35,487; Wimps Stylin Maggie, (04M), $17,467 Topsail Whiz $472,995 39 $12,128 CFR Centenario Wimpy, (08S), $169,566; Show Me The Buckles, (08S), $162,400; Nics Wimpy, (07M), $24,530; Wimpys Lil Hollywood, (08G), $24,432; Topsail Wimpy, (08S), $16,411 Doc Wilson $216,173 2 $108,087 RC Fancy Step, (04G), $212,502; RC Sonitas De Luxe, (08M), $3,671 Shining Spark $208,152 9 $23,128 Spin N Wimp, (07G), $73,275; Steppin Off Sparks, (05S), $41,807; Shining Step, (05G), $39,569; Out Shinin Wimpy, (05M), $30,241; Wimpy Sparkles, (10S), $11,526 Mr Melody Jac $178,748 12 $14,896 Smart Little Lena $170,658 13 $13,128 Docs Showtime $165,108 6 $27,518 Great Red Pine $146,293 9 $16,255 Topsail Cody $141,098 11 $12,827 Grays Starlight $134,526 12 $11,211 Powder River Playboy $117,602 2 $58,801 Top Dun Cody $98,051 2 $49,026 Codys Clone $90,749 3 $30,250 Boggies Flashy Jac $88,346 6 $14,724 LEADING REINED COW HORSE SIRE & TOP 15 CROSSES Horse/Offspring $/# Offspring/Avg. $/Top Performers 1. SHINING SPARK $1,362,735 130 $10,475 Crossed on daughters of: Doc O Lena $294,757 18 $16,375 A Shiner Named Sioux, (06S), $79,067; Shiney Sushi, (05M), $62,178; Spark N Loulena, (04M), $55,099; Sadie Shines, (06M), $28,005; Shine Happens, (05S), $16,576 Smart Little Lena $256,573 18 $14,254 Shine Smartly, (99M), $68,772; BFR Igniting Sparks, (09S), $48,318; Lil Miss Shiney Chex, (02M), $44,482; Shiners Rojo, (05G), $21,415; Vandas Spark, (07M), $20,713 Reminic $113,368 4 $28,342 Shiners Nickle, (06S), $106,767; Remys, (09G), $4,273; Shiners Buenonic, (99S), $1,928; Shiney De Mayo, (04G), $400 Taris Catalyst $88,631 8 $11,079 Shiney Senorita, (06M), $52,720; Shiners Hot Flash, (04M), $13,301; Shiney Lil Hickory, (06M), $7,436; Shining Stuff, (10M), $7,000; Shiners Darlin, (10M), $4,288 Grays Starlight $75,821 4 $18,955 Shiners Treat, (06M), $53,500; Shiney Miss Marker, (06M), $16,261; Reys Spark, (08M), $3,797; Shining Juliet, (06M), $2,263 Paddys Irish Whiskey $58,633 4 $14,658 Peppy San Badger $56,981 7 $8,140 Nu Cash $50,380 7 $7,197 Doc s Hickory $49,888 5 $9,978 Zans Diamond Sun $48,144 3 $16,048 Freckles Playboy $43,146 5 $8,629 Smart Chic Olena $25,084 5 $5,017 Squeak Toy $18,975 2 $9,488 Colonel Spats $17,795 1 $17,795 Doc s Oak $17,482 1 $17,482 It s Worth Knowing Since 1985 Equi-Stat has been the performance horse industry s premier statistical database producing statistics on multiple disciplines. 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FYI What to Ask Before Buying a Horse Before you buy your first horse, there are some questions you should ask the previous owner that may insure you ll be pleased with your purchase. In most cases, a seller isn t obligated to disclose negative information about a horse. It s the buyer s responsibility to ask the right questions to help determine if the horse is the appropriate choice for him or her. Asking the right questions will increase your chances of finding a perfect match. What to ask 1. Is this horse suitable for my skill level? If the seller indicates that a horse needs an intermediate rider and you re a novice rider, don t go any further. 2. Does this horse have training and/or experience in my chosen event? If you re a novice, you want a horse with experience in your discipline. The more training experience you have, the less experienced the horse can be. 3. Why is this horse for sale? With any large purchase a house or car, for instance you must decide how much faith to put in a seller s comments. Ask questions until you re satisfied that you understand why the horse is being sold. 4. Has this horse been lame, had colic issues or had any other physical problems? Some welltrained horses might have physical problems that prevent them from performing satisfactorily. You need to know what possible problems you re buying and decide if you have the time, energy, patience, experience or budget to deal with them. 5. Does this horse have bad habits? Some habits are easier to fix than others. Do you feel you have the experience and skills to safely correct a bad habit? 6. Does this horse easily load in a trailer? If you re serious about the horse, have the owner demonstrate the horse s trailer-loading abilities. 7. How much has this horse been ridden outside an arena? Arenas provide a controlled environment for horses, and many things can spook a horse when that sense of protection is removed. Total Prize Package for December valued at $460! MACIE BEAN BOOTS M3005 ONE WINNER WILL RECEIVE BOTH BOOTS. M3004 Vamp and 6 Tops: Tan Weathered Goat Toe: Brenda Round Toe Sole: Leather Heel: Cowgirl MSRP: $200 M3005 Vamp and 13 Top: Jim Camel Toe: Brenda Round Toe Sole: Leather Heel: Cowgirl MSRP: $260 M3004 w w w. a n d e r s o n b e a n. c o m

FYI "It s the buyer s responsibility to ask the right questions to help determine if the horse is the appropriate choice for him or her." QHN File Photo 8. Has this horse been exposed to roads and traffic? This is a good question if you re going to ride on or near roads. 9. What does this horse shy from? The owner should know the answer to this question. His or her input will help you anticipate any bad behavior. 10. How does this horse behave for his or her farrier and veterinarian? Be sure to ask about a horse s temperament. Some farriers or veterinarians won t work with a horse that s unsafe or difficult to handle. 11. What type of bit has the horse been ridden with? If you re inexperienced, consider buying the same bit that the horse is currently being ridden with, assuming the horse is comfortable with the bit and you have enough control. 12. What is this horse s daily feed ration? Write down what the seller feeds the horse. Note the type and quantity of feed the horse is currently fed, as well as the feeding frequency. 13. Is this horse registered? Ask the seller to show you the horse s original registration paperwork. Make sure the horse you re buying matches the description on the document. Remember, a party other than the registered owner might be selling the horse. Gerrie Barnes

IN THE KNOW Looking for a new pet to share your holiday celebration? The Paws Cause, a national dog rescue and adoption organization, will be hosting a dog adoption opportunity at the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Futurity in Fort Worth, Texas. The adoptions will be held the weekend of the Futurity finals, Dec. 12-13, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day in the hallway of the Richardson Bass Building at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. For more information, contact Susie Reed at 580-490-1103. I m a very motivated person, so every accomplishment just adds to it. I can t tell you how excited I am for tomorrow or next year, or the next 20 years. When I was 25, 24, or 20 years old, I didn t expect it to feel like it does right now. I expected it to come when I was a little bit older. Adan Banuelos, of Granbury, Texas, who rode Highbrow Time to win the Stakes Open and Stakes Gelding Open championships at the Pacific Coast Cutting Horse Association (PCCHA)/Holy Cow Performance Horses Futurity, held Oct.21-Nov.1 in Paso Robles, California.

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BACK IN THE DAY Dalco Pictured is Les O Lena (Doc O Lena x Miss Glo Belle x Les Glo), a 1972 stallion bred and raised by Dan J. Harrison Jr., of Houston, Texas. Les O Lena, a 1982 NCHA Super Stakes sire, was started and trained by C.T. Slick Martin, of Terrell, Texas. The all-around talented chestnut stallion earned an American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Register of Merit, winning Grand Champion and Reserve Champion halter points, as well as cutting and reining performance points. Some of Les O Lena s performing offspring included Doc Sayo, the 1980 AQHA High-Point Junior Cutting Horse, Son Of Lex, Poco Leelena, Mucho Lena and Kings O Lena. Les O Lena See the Action Flash back to September 2011 at the Mercuria/NCHA World Series of Cutting Open finals, held at the El Rancho Futurity, where Dont Look Twice and Phil Rapp cut without a bridle. See more video action at www.youtube.com/quarterhorsenews Video courtesy of QHN