The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) celebrates as three exceptional 2007 stallions have achieved significant milestones, underscoring their enduring impact on the reining industry. Colonels Shining Gun, Shine Chic Shine, and Shiners Voodoo Dr have each reached new heights, cementing their legacies as NRHA Multi-Million Dollar Sires.
Colonels Shining Gun: NRHA $3 Million Sire
Known affectionately as “Jojo,” Colonels Shining Gun has captured the hearts of many in the reining community. Sired by NRHA Hall of Famer Gunner and out of Shining Little Peach, the 2007 stallion boasts NRHA Lifetime Earnings (LTE) of nearly $113,000. Owned by Katarzyna Roleska and bred by Trend Horses LLC, Jojo crossed the $2 million mark in the summer of 2024 and achieved his latest milestone after the 2024 Italian Reining Horse Futurity (IRHA) where he was the event’s highest money-earning sire.
Jojo’s offspring have consistently made their mark in the reining arena. Among them is CSG Berlin, ridden by NRHA Professional Lukasz Czechowics. This talented duo earned Level 4 Open Reserve Champion honors at the IRHA Futurity with a score of 225, adding $42,185 to Jojo’s record. Bred by Katarzyna Roleska and owned by Dor Cohen, CSG Berlin exemplifies the excellence that defines Colonels Shining Gun’s lineage.
Jojo’s top-earning offspring include:
- Plus Me Im Shiny (out of Plus One Chex), bred by Upstream Inc., nominated by Layla Choate, and owned by 2Star Investments LLC, $171,387 NRHA LTE
- Hosss (out of Brennas Dream), bred and nominated by Loren Booth, owned by Nancy Wheeler and Jimmy Nichols, $169,114 NRHA LTE
- Wish I Was Yours (out of Whizzen For Chex), bred by NRHA Corporate Partner Tamarack Ranch, nominated by Tish Fappani, owned by NRHA Million Dollar Owners Tish and Andrea Fappani, $147,877 NRHA LTE
- HS Marshal (out of Dun Its Dirty Secret), bred and nominated by Gerardo Arturo Fernandez Sanchez, owned by Hacienda Sonador LLC, $116,178 NRHA LTE
- CSG Wisemanfear (out of Tejana Chic), bred by Brent Loseke, nominated by Katarzyna Roleska, owned by Dor Cohen, NRHA LTE $101,592
Shine Chic Shine: NRHA $3 Million Sire
The NRHA Markel Futurity Sales Graduate “Shine” has risen to prominence as one of reining’s elite sires. By NRHA Hall of Famer Smart Chic Olena and out of NRHA Hall of Famer Ebony Shines, Shine Chic Shine combines pedigree and performance with NRHA LTE of $148,714. Owned by Amabile & Strusiner and bred by Manntana LLC, the stallion crossed the $3 million milestone thanks to outstanding contributions from his 257 money-earning offspring.
Among these is Best Shine, Shine Chic Shine’s highest earner whose 2024 successes included adding $53,861 to Shine’s record. Ridden by NRHA $4 Million Rider Jason Vanlandingham, Best Shine excelled at the National Reining Breeders Classic, earning over $31,000 in the Level 4 Open. Bred by Wagman Ranch Inc. and owned by NRHA $2 Million Owner Robert Santagata, Best Shine’s achievements reflect the enduring legacy of Shine Chic Shine.
Shine’s top-earning offspring include:
- Best Shine (out of Best Stop), bred and nominated by Wagman Ranch Inc., owned by Robert Santagata, $739.897 NRHA LTE
- PS Mega Shine Chic (out of Megas Sugar Baby), bred and nominated by Patsy Schutz, owned by Adh-Mor Ranch, $239,655 NRHA LTE
- Shine Colt Shine (out of Gunners Miss Oak), bred by Amabile & Strusiner, nominated by Sally Amabile, owned by Brian and Debra Carsey, $136,948 NRHA LTE
- Shineoncrazydiamond (out of Cashing In Diamonds), bred and nominated by Stefano Calcagnini, owned by Kristen Cantacuzene, $112,336 NRHA LTE
- Slide Me Sum Shine (out of Wimpys Woman), bred and nominated by Daniel Beale, owned by Michael Garnett, $97,744 NRHA LTE
Shiners Voodoo Dr: NRHA $5 Million Sire
“Voodoo,” a 2007 stallion owned by NRHA Million Dollar Owner Silver Spurs Equine and bred by Rogers Heaven Sent Ranch, has reached an extraordinary milestone as an NRHA $5 Million Sire. By NRHA Hall of Famer Shining Spark and out of Voodoo Chic, Voodoo’s NRHA LTE of $85,910 is overshadowed only by his breeding career through the collective accomplishments of his 394 money-earning offspring.
Gunna B A Doctor, ridden by NRHA Million Dollar Rider Ann Fonck, played a pivotal role in securing Voodoo’s latest milestone. Their third-place finish in the Level 4 Open at the 2024 IRHA Futurity earned $31,639, contributing significantly to Voodoo’s total and helping push him over this historic milestone. This achievement further underscores Shiners Voodoo Dr’s influence as a sire whose legacy is defined by excellence and consistency.
Voodoo’s top-earning offspring include:
- Shiner On My Eye (out of Flashy Lil Step), bred and nominated by Empire Ranch, owned by Robert Santagata, NRHA LTE $197,068
- Warlocks Last Step (out of SDP A Lasting Step), bred and nominated by Adh-Mor Ranch, owned by Bosque Ranch Performance Horses LLC
- Xtra Voodoo Dr (out of Wound Up Wimp), bred and nominated by NRHA Million Dollar Owner Silver Spurs Equine, owned by Mona Bodaness, $104,923 NRHA LTE
- Doctor Voodoo (out of Dunit A Lil Ruf), bred and nominated by Ann Salmon Anderman, owned by Mike McFarlin, $97,510 NRHA LTE
- Xtra Doo Little (out of Wimpy Little Sinbar), bred by NRHA Corporate Partner Ixtul Quarter Horses LLC, nominated by Silver Spurs Equine (USA) and owner Katharina Schwarz (EU), $91,069 NRHA LTE