Our Story: Over 50 Years in the Making Third River Ranch didn’t happen overnight. It began with a young boy named Tex who fell in love with horses. In 1965, that lifelong passion became a reality when he purchased his very first registered mare—a Poco Bueno bred mare. From that single mare, Tex and Linda built a legacy, staying fiercely loyal to true foundation Quarter Horse bloodlines. What started as a personal passion for roping and riding with our children and grandchildren has grown into something much bigger: an opportunity to share these incredible horses with you. Time-Tested Foundation Bloodlines For decades, we’ve preserved the best of the American Quarter Horse Association. Our foundation mares carry the legendary lines of: Poco Bueno & Leo Sugar Bars & Bartender Doc Bar & Sun Frost Colonel Freckles & Shining Spark Evolution for the Modern Rider To meet the demands of today’s horse community, we’ve recently introduced … Read More about About Us