Third River Mares
From the first registered mare purchase, in 1965, Tex's goal was to build a Third River Ranch remuda filled with mares of sweet temper, performance pedigree and great care of structurally sound, quality, foals.
"My mares have good disposition and are good mothers."
Tex and Linda are ever ready to share the wonderful memories spanning decades -
... of first, daughters, and then, grand-daughters, who fearlessly walked out to greet new foals as they were born and could be found playing under mare hooves as soon as they could make their way to the herd, on their own two feet.
Tex can only grin over the memories of small children walking amongst his mares, while once more repeating his refusal to keep an ornery mare in the remuda.
Sheepishly, he admits, his own 'girls' are well versed in bonding early and utilizing the 'claiming' system, to snatch a foal from the 'For Sale' page.
But his eyes glow proudly over the knowledge, his mares' pedigrees are not the only thing being passed on to future generations at Third River Ranch.
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Date of Birth: April 16, 2006 Gender: Mare Color: Blue, RoanRegistration #4863302 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Bartender, King, Leo, Poco Bueno, Two Eyed Jack, Zan Gold Jack
Description
Born on Easter Day, Bunny was greeted by our daughter and celebrated as a beautiful Blue foundation addition to our Third River stock.
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Date of Birth: June 21, 2015 Gender: Mare Color: Dun, Red DunRegistration #5670468 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Doc Bar, Driftwood, Leo, Sugar Bars
Description
We acquired this exceptional dun mare as a weanling, and she has been a perfect fit for the Third River Ranch family from day one. Combining the legendary powerhouse lines of Playgun and Freckles Playboy on her dam’s side with Colonel Charge (bringing …
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Date of Birth: June 5, 2005 Gender: Mare Color: Bay, RoanRegistration #4698479 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Doc Bar, King, Leo, Poco Bueno, Wimpy
Description
Dee Handy Babe carries within her Bartender blood and is cherished in our remuda for her quality offspring.
Read More about Dee Handy Babe“Mr. Bucks”, “Flash”, TR Dee Dee, “STRAWBERRY”, TR GUNPOWDER N LEAD, “ROLO”, “BABE”, “MacGuyver”,
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Date of Birth: May 19, 2014 Gender: Mare Color: PalominoPapers Pending
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Driftwood, King, Leo
Description
We acquired this beautiful palomino mare from one of our buyers after a back leg injury limited her ability to be ridden for long distances. Given that she is double-bred Driftwood on her dam’s side, we knew she had far too much heritage to pass up, so …
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Date of Birth: April 29, 2019 Gender: Mare Color: GrayRegistration #5947526 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Dash for Cash, Doc Bar, King, Mr Eye Opener, Poco Bueno
Description
We are thrilled to welcome this gorgeous gray mare to our remuda, acquired from the esteemed Quickstad Quarter Horses in South Dakota. “Mouse” boasts an exceptional pedigree, featuring legendary names like Smart Little Lena and Mr. Eye Opener. Her sire …
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Date of Birth: May 28, 2004 Gender: Mare Color: SorrelRegistration #4563771 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Bartender, King, Leo, Mr San Peppy, Poco Bueno, Sugar Bars, Two Eyed Jack
Description
Small mare of sweet temper, Hopes Little Drifter is mother of great colts.
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Date of Birth: May 5, 2011 Gender: Mare Color: SorrelPapers Pending
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Leo, Poco Bueno
Description
This beautiful paint mare holds a special place at our ranch, tracing back to one of our foundation stallions. Acquired for her exceptional color and outstanding disposition, she has exceeded all expectations. We couldn’t be happier with the quality of …
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Date of Birth: April 9, 2005 Gender: Mare Color: ChestnutRegistration #4670944 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Colonel Freckles, Doc Bar, Leo, Poco Bueno, Sugar Bars
Description
Well-bred with strong pedigree lineage, Ms. Freckles (Chk Sanjoncita) is gentle with children and a good riding horse.
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Date of Birth: May 27, 2010 Gender: Mare Color: Red DunRegistration #5310911 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Bartender, King, Leo, Sugar Bars, Two Eyed Jack
Description
1/2 sister of Third River Majesty, with strong lineage running through both.
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Date of Birth: May 28, 2008 Gender: Mare Color: PalominoRegistration #5164493 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Doc Bar, Driftwood, Leo, Mr San Peppy, Poco Bueno, Sun Frost
Description
Known as “Sunflower” around the paddock, Third River Class is a foundation mare with strong pedigree including Leo, Poco Bueno and Sun Frost.
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Date of Birth: June 1, 2010 Gender: Mare Color: DunRegistration #5310909 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Doc Bar, King, Poco Bueno, Sugar Bars, Wimpy
Description
Half-sister to Third River Candy, Majesty shares her sound structure and bearing. Mother to Diamonds Are Fancy.
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Date of Birth: June 4, 2008 Gender: Mare Color: BayRegistration #5164495 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Doc Bar, Driftwood, King, Leo, Sun Frost
Description
Daughter of our own Skips Royal Dee Bar, Rosa has speed & barrel horses with good times bred in her background.
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Date of Birth: April 1, 2013 Gender: Mare Color: BlackRegistration #5539442 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Bartender, King, Leo, Mr San Peppy, Poco Bueno, Sugar Bars, Two Eyed Jack
Description
Stormy is super-sweet, with prized lineage and played nursemaid to other foals each year until her first foal arrived in 2017.
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Date of Birth: May 12, 2019 Gender: Mare Color: BayPapers Pending
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Description
As the first foal out of Karana Dream and Fancy Cut Diamonds, this exceptional mare has completely validated this cross. While she didn’t inherit the loud paint patterning, she excels in what matters most: impeccable conformation and a stellar disposit …
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Date of Birth: May 11, 2020 Gender: Mare Color: ChestnutRegistration #6077545 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Colonel Freckles, Doc Bar, High Brow Cat, Mr San Peppy, Smart Little Lena, Sugar Bars
Description
TR Cat Balou is a fantastic addition to our Remuda. This deep-bodied, soggy mare is an exceptional producer, boasting flawless conformation, a stellar disposition, and an elite athletic foundation. She is out of one of our premier mares, Ms Freckles Ch …
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Date of Birth: April 3, 2022 Gender: Mare Color: Dun, Red DunPapers Pending
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Diamonds Sparkle, Doc Bar, King, Leo, Poco Bueno, Shining Spark, Wimpy
Description
This mare’s dam was a half sister to High Brow Cat. Lots of greats sprinkled throughout her pedigree and she has a super disposition. We are looking for some amazing babies from this little gal. Pedigree Highlights & Reference This exceptional line …
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Date of Birth: May 25, 2019 Gender: Mare Color: BayRegistration #5985429 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Sire Line: Diamonds Sparkle, Doc Bar, King, Poco Bueno, Wimpy
Dam Line: Doc Bar, King, Leo, Poco Bueno, Wimpy
Description
Dee Dee is a smooth traveler with lots of stop, and with a great mind. She is well balanced and is bigger made. Although she should be able to be used in roping, trail or pleasure, t his mare is set to be a brood mare for Third River Ranch as her blo …
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Date of Birth: May 25, 2019 Gender: Mare Color: BayRegistration #5985429 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
King, Poco Bueno, Wimpy
Description
Dee Dee is the epitome of a well-balanced, deep-bodied mare. A smooth traveler with a big stop and an exceptional mind, she possesses the versatility and athleticism to excel in roping, trail, or pleasure. However, her true calling is here at Third Riv …
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Date of Birth: April 20, 2018 Gender: Mare Color: CremelloRegistration #5893346 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Doc Bar, Driftwood, Poco Bueno, Sun Frost
Description
Meet “Peanut” Born and raised right here at Third River Ranch, Peanut is a gorgeous cremello mare who truly has it all—a big hip, an outstanding disposition, and a powerhouse pedigree. Elite Performance Lineage Peanut’s heritage is packed with legendar …
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Date of Birth: June 4, 2020 Gender: Mare Color: Red, RoanRegistration #6027507 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Doc Bar, King, Poco Bueno, Wimpy
Description
From the moment she arrived, this exceptional mare out of Dee Handy Babe stood out. With her flawless conformation, ideal disposition, and a pedigree packed with Hall of Fame legends, we knew she belonged in the Third River Ranch remuda. She perfectly …
Read More about TR Diamond DeeMarie aka “Mimi”TR Irish Fire “FIREWATER”,
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Date of Birth: April 28, 2016 Gender: Mare Color: BayRegistration #5798091 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Doc Bar, King, Leo, Poco Bueno, Sun Frost, Wimpy
Description
“Beauty” describes this mare perfectly. With her kind eye, strong hip, excellent conformation, and a fantastic attitude, she embodies the exact traits we look for in our remuda. When the time came, we simply couldn’t let a mare of this caliber go. Out …
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Date of Birth: June 19, 2019 Gender: Mare Color: BuckskinRegistration #5985428 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Diamonds Sparkle, Doc Bar, King, Poco Bueno
Description
Bella A daughter of one of our finest (now retired) producers, Bella is proving to be an exceptional mare in her own right. She is an outstanding mother, passing on the same gentle, biddable disposition as her sire, Fancy Cut Diamonds—a stallion legend …
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Date of Birth: April 17, 2022 Gender: Mare Color: BayPapers Pending
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Dash for Cash, Diamonds Sparkle, Doc Bar, King, Leo, Mr Eye Opener, Poco Bueno, Wimpy
Description
As one of the first daughters we chose to keep out of Jazz for Cash, this exceptional mare was simply too phenomenal to let go. Purpose-bred for explosive speed and deep cow sense, she possesses the perfect athletic foundation—and because her dam is ou …
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Date of Birth: June 26, 2019 Gender: Mare Color: PalominoPapers Pending
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Doc Bar, Driftwood, Leo, Mr San Peppy, Poco Bueno, Sun Frost
Description
Born and raised right here at Third River Ranch, this special mare was originally meant for the sale ring. However, the more time we spent with her, the more we knew we couldn’t let her go. She has proven to be an incredible addition to our remuda and …
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Date of Birth: June 3, 2017 Gender: Mare Color: BuckskinPrized Pedigree Includes:
Sire Line: Diamonds Sparkle, Doc Bar, King, Poco Bueno, Wimpy
Dam Line: King, Leo, Poco Bueno
Description
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Date of Birth: June 3, 2017 Gender: Mare Color: BuckskinPapers Pending
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Diamonds Sparkle, Doc Bar, King, Leo, Poco Bueno, Wimpy
Description
Fancy Cut Doll Buckskin | Mare Out of one of our all-time favorite mares, Tyree Chantilly Doll, this exceptional buckskin mare brings together elite conformation, a stellar disposition, and incredible movement. Her production record speaks for itself—h …
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Date of Birth: March 3, 2016 Gender: Mare Color: BayRegistration #5749030 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Sire Line: Diamonds Sparkle, Doc Bar, King, Poco Bueno, Wimpy
Dam Line: Colonel Freckles, Doc Bar, Leo, Poco Bueno, Sugar Bars
Description
With sweet disposition and built to get in the ground and turn quickly, TR Freckles Lil Star is a fantastic horse, with potential to be a brood mare down the road, with her excellent pedigree.
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Date of Birth: March 3, 2016 Gender: Mare Color: BayRegistration #5749030 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Colonel Freckles, Doc Bar, King, Leo, Poco Bueno, Sugar Bars, Wimpy
Description
Pedigree & Disposition Combined This outstanding mare is bred to the hilt, boasting a pedigree packed with legendary names like Genuine Doc and Colonel Freckles. As our very first foal of 2016, she grew up reaping the benefits of being thoroughly s …
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Date of Birth: May 16, 2019 Gender: Mare Color: BuckskinRegistration #5982299 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Colonel Freckles, Doc Bar, King, Leo, Poco Bueno, Sugar Bars, Wimpy
Description
Her name says it all. We are truly blessed to welcome this gorgeous buckskin filly into our remuda. Glory is out of one of our top-producing ranch mares, Ms Freckles Chk Sanjoncita (a granddaughter of the legendary AQHA Hall of Famer, Colonel Freckles) …
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Date of Birth: June 7, 2018 Gender: Mare Color: PalominoRegistration #5913140 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Bartender, Doc Bar, King, Leo, Poco Bueno, Sugar Bars, Two Eyed Jack, Wimpy
Description
Legacy is a standout palomino mare with a powerhouse pedigree and a disposition to match. On her sire’s side, she traces back to some of the absolute legends of the Quarter Horse world. Her great-grand sire is Genuine Doc, a son of the revolutionary Do …
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Date of Birth: April 26, 2018 Gender: Mare Color: BayRegistration #5897163 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Bartender, Doc Bar, King, Leo, Mr San Peppy, Poco Bueno, Sugar Bars, Two Eyed Jack, Wimpy
Description
Produced by one of our absolute best ranch mares, keeping this exceptional female was an easy decision. She is sharp-looking, deeply bred in the cow horse tradition, and has proven to be an incredibly versatile producer. Her foals consistently inherit …
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Date of Birth: June 18, 2020 Gender: Mare Color: BlackPapers Pending
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Diamonds Sparkle, Doc Bar, King, Poco Bueno, Shining Spark
Description
This mare embodies everything we strive for in our breeding program. Her pedigree is a powerhouse, boasting legendary names like Doc Bar and Shining Spark. As a daughter of our signature stallion, Fancy Cut Diamonds, she inherits an absolutely world-cl …
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Date of Birth: May 13, 2021 Gender: Mare Color: Bay, RoanPapers Pending
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Diamonds Sparkle, Doc Bar, Poco Bueno
Description
“This beautiful roan mare boasts an elite pedigree, sired by Fancy Cut Diamonds and out of one of our finest retired mares, Tyree Chantilly Doll. Combining substantial bone with an exceptional disposition, she possesses all the traits required to produ …
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Date of Birth: April 22, 2018 Gender: Mare Color: BayRegistration #5908889 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Doc Bar, Driftwood, King, Poco Bueno, Sun Frost, Wimpy
Description
Meet “Rosie” — a standout daughter of Third River Rosa, one of our all-time best-producing mares. A highly welcomed addition to the Third River Ranch remuda, Rosie proudly carries on her dam’s legacy by producing athletic, good-minded foals that suit a …
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Date of Birth: May 11, 2017 Gender: Mare Color: BuckskinPapers Pending
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Diamonds Sparkle, Doc Bar, King, Poco Bueno, Sugar Bars
Description
An incredible addition to our remuda, this 2017 mare pairs a calm, steady disposition with proven success as a broodmare. Her elite pedigree traces back to legendary foundation bloodlines like Sugar Bars, Three Bars, and Poco Bueno. Furthermore, she is …
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Date of Birth: May 23, 2017 Gender: Mare Color: BayRegistration #5836019 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Diamonds Sparkle, Doc Bar, King, Poco Bueno, Two Eyed Jack, Wimpy
Description
Affectionately known on the ranch as “Bell,” this dark bay mare is quickly becoming a crowd favorite thanks to her sweet temperament and outstanding conformation. As our very first foal out of Docs Benito Pepper, she holds a special place in our progra …
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Date of Birth: May 7, 2020 Gender: Mare Color: Dun, Red DunRegistration #6013027 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Colonel Freckles, Dash for Cash, Driftwood, King, Leo, Mr Eye Opener, Sugar Bars
Description
We are thrilled to add this exceptional dun mare to our program, acquired from the respected Quickstad Quarter Horses in South Dakota. Bred for intelligence, speed, and athleticism, we have total confidence she will pass these elite traits on to her fu …
Read More about Wild KisserTR Jewels Dash “SMOOCH”,
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Date of Birth: June 10, 2012 Gender: Mare Color: ChestnutRegistration #5506389 View Registration
Prized Pedigree Includes:
Sire Line:
Dam Line:
Description
We have decided to offer this 2012 mare for sale. Even though she has been a fantastic addition to our Third River Ranch Remuda because of her breeding and good conformation, she has proved difficult to breed in large groups of mares which is problemat …
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