Attesting to an exceptional lineage, performance in the show pen and the success of his progeny, In Like Flinn has solidified his place in the history books as an NRHA Million Dollar Sire.
Bred by Buck Hazledine and owned by In Like Flinn Holdings LLC, this 2010 stallion, by NRHA Hall of Famer Topsail Whiz and out of Nestle Quik Chic, was destined for greatness.
In Like Flinn boasts an impressive show career, amassing $187,880 in NRHA Lifetime Earnings (LTE). His most notable performance includes a 4th place finish at the 2013 NRHA Level 4 Open Futurity with NRHA Million Dollar Rider Nathan Piper in the saddle. Throughout his career, he also demonstrated his versatility and excellence in the arena with NRHA $4 Million Rider Casey Deary and 2021 Becky Hanson Horsewoman of the Year, Kaci O’Rourke.
Standing at Cedar Ridge Stallion Station, In Like Flinn has sired 108 NRHA money-earning offspring to date, collectively contributing to his newly earned Million Dollar Sire status. His progeny have consistently shown outstanding ability and athleticism, furthering his legacy and cementing his influence on the sport of reining.
After achieving success on In Like Flinn, Deary continued to showcase the stallion’s legacy by riding his top-earning offspring, Time Inn A Bottle. The duo rode to 8th place at the 2022 NRHA Level (4) Open Futurity. NRHA Non Pro Jack Medows also guided the gelding to over $37,000 in earnings. With the two talented pilots at the reins, Time Inn A Bottle has recorded over $93,000 in NRHA LTE for owner, breeder, and nominator Amy Medows.
In Like Flinn’s top performers include:
- Time Inn A Bottle (out of Surprizentheprincess), bred, nominated, and owned by Amy Medows, $93,299 NRHA LTE
- Starlight Flinn (out of Baby Red Gaylena), bred and nominated by Mary Brown, owned by Shearer Performance Horses LLC, $91,554 NRHA LTE
- Live N On A Prayer (out of Americasnextgunmodel), bred by Curtis Performance Horses, nominated and owned by Neiberger Performance Horses LLC, $75,651 NRHA LTE
- AC Einsteins In Like (out of Einsteins Delight), bred and nominated by Alessandro Cazzaniga, owned by Andreas Eder, $51,776 NRHA LTE
- Shezinmypocket (out of A Smart Gun), bred and nominated by Barbi Boyle, owned by Sue Barker, $48,164 NRHA LTE
For an in-depth look at In Like Flinn’s indelible mark on the reining community and his journey to NRHA Million Dollar Sire status, read the December issue of NRHA Reiner.