“Ranger”

Details

Ranger comes from a long line of exceptional mares, and his dam is no exception. We rarely part with anything out of the lines of Third River Rosa—especially her fillies—because the intelligence and athletic ability of this line are truly unmatched. Ranger is proving to be no different.

With the bone and substance needed to make a fantastic, gritty ranch horse, yet the mind to be a dependable family horse for trails and gymkhanas, he is on track to become everyone’s favorite mount. Backed by legendary names like Sun Frost and Dash For Cash, Ranger is packed with elite potential.

The Bloodline: Heritage & Performance

Dam’s Side

• Sun Frost: AQHA Hall of Fame (2022). Elite palomino sire known for incredible speed, cow-sense, and an unmatched quiet mind. Sired world-class barrel and cutting champions.

• Driftwood: Great-grandsire of Sun Frost. The ultimate arena longevity blueprint—known for speed, structural soundness under pressure, and a calm, athletic disposition.

Hall of Fame Icons

• Diamonds Sparkle: Multi-Hall of Fame inductee (NRHA & AQHA). A premier foundation broodmare.

• Doc Bar: AQHA Hall of Fame (1993). The stallion who revolutionized the cutting horse industry with highly trainable, cowy colts.

• Poco Bueno: AQHA Hall of Fame (1990). Sired 36 AQHA Champions. Famous for passing on his smart, gentle, and easily managed temperament.

• Dash for Cash: AQHA Hall of Fame (1997). Won 21 of 25 races. Dominated the track and sired top-tier cow horses, passing on elite intelligence and athletic versatility.

• Smart Little Lena: AQHA Hall of Fame (2015). NCHA Triple Crown Winner. A literal multi-million dollar sire whose descendants still dominate the cutting pen today, accounting for $50+ million in grandget earnings.

• Mr Eye Opener: AQHA Hall of Fame (2020). Top-10 all-time leading sire of money earners ($28.2M+), carrying on the elite Dash For Cash speed legacy.