TR KISS OF FIRE

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Kiss of Fire: Heart, Athleticism, and a Show-Stopping Presence

Kiss of Fire brings together an exceptional foundation of natural athletic power and a truly gentle spirit. Sired by TR Diamond Fire, she inherits his effortless agility, soft stop, and the signature Third River Ranch disposition—grounded, willing, and effortlessly trainable. Her dam line adds a splash of speed and strength, giving her the quick-footed athletic drive to handle whatever you ask of her. Although appearing red roan, we feel she may gray out.

Beyond her athletic pedigree, Kiss of Fire turns heads with her striking conformation and eye-catching ring presence. She is a bright, gentle soul who meets the world with curious eyes and an eager-to-please attitude, making her feel less like just another horse and more like a true partner. Bred with both brains and heart, she is ready to shine as a high-end trail companion, turn heads in timed events, or step up as a trusted, reliable partner on the ranch.

Pedigree info for reference: 

Dam’s side:

• Dash For Cash

  • Track Record: Dominated the racing scene, winning 21 of his 25 starts across three years—usually with significant daylight behind him.

  • Versatility & Legacy: Passed exceptional intelligence, athletic ability, and working drive to his offspring, famously siring versatile stock including NCHA World Champion Miss N Cash.

  • Honors: Inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame (AQHA) in 1997 (Source: AQHA).

• Mr Eye Opener

  • Production: Sired 1,497 starters from 2,024 foals, producing 95 stakes winners and progeny earning over $28.2 million.

  • All-Time Status: By the end of 2018, he ranked No. 10 on the AQHA All-Time Leading Sires list ($28.1M)—with First Down Dash as the only son of Dash For Cash ranked higher.

  • Honors: Inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame in 2020.

The Cutting Horse Giants

• Smart Little Lena

  • Performance: Small in stature but fierce in heart, his low, flowing, “snaky” style swept the 1982 NCHA Triple Crown (Futurity, Super Stakes, and Derby), earning $577,652 in just eight shows before retiring to stud.

  • Sire Record: Sired earners across every performance discipline, including $34.9 million in the NCHA, $973,136 in the NRCHA, $686,470 in the NRHA, and 9,744.5 AQHA points (22 World Championships).

  • Maternal Grandsire Impact: His daughters produced progeny earning over $50 million in the NCHA, $2.56 million in the NRCHA, $1.8 million in the NRHA, and 14,979.5 AQHA points.

  • Enduring Legacy: Inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame in 2015. Demonstrating his lasting impact, 23 of the 25 Open Finalists at the 2014 NCHA Futurity carried his bloodline (Source: AQHA).

Sire’s Side

• Doc Bar

  • Industry Impact: Revolutionized the entire cutting horse industry. Rancher Charlie Ward noted: “His colts are all uniform and possess a lot of sense. They’re easy to train, they have a lot of natural ability—every one of them is cowy.”

  • Honors: Inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame in 1993 (Source: AQHA).

• Poco Bueno

  • Production: Sired 405 registered foals, producing 36 AQHA Champions and 3 NCHA Hall of Fame inductees. Trainer Piney Fagan called him “the greatest horse I’ve ever been with,” praising his gentle, smart, and trainable demeanor that passed down to his colts.

  • Honors: Inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame in 1990 (Source: AQHA).

Reining & Cow Horse Royalty

• Shining Spark

  • Performance: 1993 AQHA Junior Reining World Champion and 1994 NRHA Derby Champion, renowned for his exceptional mind, athleticism, and versatility in reining, cow horse, and roping events.

  • Sire Record: Sired 1,316 registered foals across 26 crops, earning 37,546 AQHA points and over $10.2 million. He is both an NRHA and NRCHA Four Million Dollar Sire, led by top earners Shining N Sassy ($259,262), Shine By The Bay ($178,699), and A Shiner Named Sioux ($161,891).

  • Broodmare Sire: His daughters have produced foals earning over $24.1 million (Source: AQHA).

• Diamonds Sparkle

  • Legacy: An outstanding show horse and matriarch broodmare who reshaped performance lines.

  • Honors: Inducted into the NRHA Hall of Fame in 1996 and the AQHA Hall of Fame in 2007.