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.
Learn more about our remuda mares, below and be sure to visit the info on our Pedigree Lines here.
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Date of Birth: May 28, 2004Registration # 4563771
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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.…Read more
Foals:
TR Diamond McQue, TR Dylans Diamonds, “JAGGER”, “SPOONER”, “BRAVEHEART”, TR Docs Ambition “MR AMBITION”, TR Hopes Dream,
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Date of Birth: April 9, 2005Registration # 4670944
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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.…Read more
Foals:
TR Freckles Lil Star, “Chief”, “Mr. Kool”, CAT BALOU, “BOON”, “JACKPOT”, Little Britches, TR Colonels Smokingun “STORMCHASER”, “CAPTAIN”,
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Date of Birth: June 5, 2005Registration # 4698479
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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
Foals:
“Mr. Bucks”, “Flash”, TR Dee Dee, “STRAWBERRY”, TR GUNPOWDER N LEAD, “ROLO”, “BABE”, “MacGuyver”,
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Date of Birth: April 16, 2006Registration # 4863302
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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.…Read more
Foals:
TR Blue Diamond, TR Fancy Rascal “RASCAL”, TR Docs Classy Jack “THUMPER”,
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Date of Birth: May 28, 2008Registration # 5164493
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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.…Read more
Foals:
“DYNAMITE”, DAWN, TR PRIME FROST AKA “PRIME”,
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Date of Birth: June 4, 2008Registration # 5164495
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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.…Read more
Foals:
TR Summer Rain, “Bolt”, “SPARTAN”, “SHERIFF”, “RAWHIDE”, TR Docsfancy Frost “GIDEON”,
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Date of Birth: May 27, 2010Registration # 5310911
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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.…Read more
Foals:
TR Red Rude, TR Pay the Bay, SPOT ON, “CANDYCORN”, TR DOCS SMOKIN RIDE aka “TOOTSIE”, “Payday”,
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Date of Birth: June 1, 2010Registration # 5310909
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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.…Read more
Foals:
TR Diamonds Are Fancy, “Miss Priss”, TR Pumpkin Dun, TR Royal Shine, “ACE”, “WRANGLER”, “GRACE”, “FANCIFUL”, TR DOCS DUTCHESS AKA “DUTCHESS”, “Juliet”,
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Date of Birth: May 5, 2011Papers 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 ……Read more
Foals:
“BUSTER”, TR ZALTANA DREAM aka “LEGS”, “CAPTAIN CRUNCH”, TR SWEET DREAMIN AKA “PIPPI”, TR Docs Fancy Bubbles “BUBBLES”, “Picasso”,
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Date of Birth: April 1, 2013Registration # 5539442
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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.…Read more
Foals:
“Sassy”, “AXEL”, TR STORMYS PRINCE AKA “PRINCE”, “Blackjack”,
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Date of Birth: May 19, 2014Papers 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 ……Read more
Foals:
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Date of Birth: June 21, 2015Registration # 5670468
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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 ……Read more
Foals:
“SCARLETT”, “TWINKLE”, “DRIFTER”, “EMBER”, “CATCH THE DRIFT”, TR Driftin Hickory “ROPER”, “Stargazer”,
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Date of Birth: March 3, 2016Registration # 5749030
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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 ……Read more
Foals:
TR Colonel Cash”CHIP”, “Cinderella”, TR Lenas Freckle “SPRINKLES”, “RolyPoly”,
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Date of Birth: April 28, 2016Registration # 5798091
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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 ……Read more
Foals:
“ROXY”, “COSMO”, TR Docs Shootthemoon aka “MOONBEAM”, TR Miss Peppy “LUNA”, “Supersonic”,
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Date of Birth: May 11, 2017Papers 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 ……Read more
Foals:
TR Docs Sweet Secret, “BLAZE”, “SWEET DREAM”, TR Diamond Treat “SWEET TREAT”, “Sweetwater”,
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Date of Birth: May 23, 2017Registration # 5836019
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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 ……Read more
Foals:
“TINKER”, “TACO”, “BELL RINGER”, TR Genuine Freedom “FREEDOM”, “Titan”,
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Date of Birth: June 3, 2017Papers 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 ……Read more
Foals:
“GOLDEN NUGGET”, TR DONTMESSWITHTEXAS, “CHASE”, “COVER GIRL”, TR Diamonds Dash “LITTLE DOLL”, “SJ”,
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Date of Birth: April 20, 2018Registration # 5893346
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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 ……Read more
Foals:
“PIXIE”, “TRIGGER”, “COLE”,
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Date of Birth: April 22, 2018Registration # 5908889
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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 ……Read more
Foals:
“BLUE MOON”, “HANK”, “CACTUS”, TR Harpers Lucky Rose aka “ROSEPETAL”, “Ranger”,
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Date of Birth: April 26, 2018Registration # 5897163
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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 ……Read more
Foals:
“KALI”, “TESS”, TR JAZZY DUDE AKA “CAKEPOP”, TR Genuine Hope “CARMELLA”, “Snicker”,
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Date of Birth: June 7, 2018Registration # 5913140
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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 ……Read more
Foals:
“ROCKET”, “HONEYCOMB”, TR Dashdownstretch “STRETCH”, “Chic”,
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Date of Birth: April 29, 2019Registration # 5947526
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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 ……Read more
Foals:
“MACY”, TR Fancy Eyeopener “SQUEEKS”, “Mickey”,
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Date of Birth: May 12, 2019Papers 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 ……Read more
Foals:
“COCO PUFF”, “SMARTYPANTS”,
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Date of Birth: May 16, 2019Registration # 5982299
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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) ……Read more
Foals:
“MAVERICK”, “Tuxedo”,
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Date of Birth: May 25, 2019Registration # 5985429
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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 ……Read more
Foals:
TR Corona on ICE, “DEE JAY”, TR Docs Deepinder “DEEPINDER”, “D-Man”,
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Date of Birth: June 19, 2019Registration # 5985428
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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 ……Read more
Foals:
TR Pocos Dash “SAMSON”, “Phantom”,
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Date of Birth: June 26, 2019Papers 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 ……Read more
Foals:
“PEANUT BUTTER”, “BUCKEYE”, TR Docs Blessing “Buttercup”, “Butterscotch”,
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Date of Birth: May 7, 2020Registration # 6013027
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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
Foals:
TR Jewels Dash “SMOOCH”,
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Date of Birth: May 11, 2020Registration # 6077545
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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 ……Read more
Foals:
TR High on Sugarbar “SIMBA”,
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Date of Birth: June 4, 2020Registration # 6027507
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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
Foals:
TR Irish Fire “FIREWATER”,
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Date of Birth: June 18, 2020Papers 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 ……Read more
Foals:
“Miss Independent”,
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Date of Birth: May 13, 2021Papers 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 ……Read more
Foals:
“Kentucky Buck”,
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Date of Birth: April 3, 2022Papers 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 ……Read more
Foals:
“Little Chunk”,
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Date of Birth: April 17, 2022Papers 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 ……Read more
Foals:
“Texas Hold Em”,
