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55 TRR HILLBILLY ROCK

2015 Red Roan AQHA #5672579
Gelding 15.2 HH

HIGH BROW CAT HIGH BROW HICKORY
CATS HILLBILLY SMART LITTLE KITTY
CLARKS HILL BILLIE
HILL BILLIE CATBALOU BLUE GLO LADY
PEPCID PEPTOBOONSMAL
TRR GIRLS A ROCKIN BRAZOS LYNX
ZACK T WOOD
COW PADDY SONITAS ROCKIN GIRL
The historic Tongue River Ranch presents TRR HILLBILLY ROCK.
Banjo is an exceptional 7-year-old red roan gelding standing 15.2HH and
weighing 1275 lbs. He has been used in all phases of ranch work from
dragging calves, doctoring yearlings, prowling pastures and sorting cattle
in the pens. Banjo also thrives in the arena, recently fi nishing third in the XIT Cowboy
Invitational NRCHA show in Las Vegas winning $3600. He has won multiple top-horse
awards including 2021 Reserve Top Horse at the WRCA World Championship Ranch
Rodeo and 2022 San Antonio Ranch Rodeo Top Horse. A few of his other top-horse
awards include Saint Roost Jr Ranch Rodeo in 2020, 2021 Haskell Texas WRCA Ranch Rodeo, 2021 Cody Crockett Memorial
Ranch Rodeo, 2021 Vega Ranch Rodeo and 2022 Saint Roost Ranch Rodeo. He has $3000 in earnings in the Ranch Horse
Association of America and was awarded Reserve Champion in the Ranch Hand class in 2021. Trainer Elwyn McCleskey, fam-
ily and friends have all been to the pay window on both the head and heel side on Banjo. They have brought home saddles,
buckles and other trinkets to add to their collection of Banjo awards. Banjo was also used in the Ranch Girls Barrel Racing at
the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in 2022. His pedigree speaks volumes on why he is such a standout gelding. His sire,
CATS HILLBILLY, is by the great cutting sire, HIGH BROW CAT. On the dam’s side is PEPCID, Tongue River Ranch stallion that
has multiple sons and daughters competing in all types of equine events. There are just too many qualities to list about this
gelding but our favorite one is his versatility with all levels of riders. Please call with questions or if you would like to come
try him before the sale. Elwyn McCleskey • Tongue River Ranch • 806-596-4641

56 SSFR SHARP DRESSED MAN

2014 Silver Dapple Tabiano GVHS #3826
Gelding 14.3 HH

JOHN PRATT’S PADDY FOUNDATION STALLION
THE HUSTLER GV00814F FOUNDATION MARE
HERMITS EVA HERMITS DUKE
HERMITS EVITA
SIR ROYAL EXCALIBUR GV363F THE BUSINESS (A.K.A) THE BOSS
GDR ROYAL JEWELS GV02212F2 FOUNDATION MARE
GYPSY DANCE JAZZABELLA DIVA BUSTER THE BLAGDON HORSE
GV02005F1 GYPSY DANCE DIVA GV00716F
SSFR Sharp Dressed Man, Thorin, is an 8-year-old, 14.3HH, silver dapple tobiano Gypsy Vanner
gelding. He is registered with the Gypsy Vanner Horse Society as well as the Gypsy Horse Registry
of America Inc. #B00001817. Thorin is a gentle, gorgeous gentleman. He rides as well as drives,
both single and double. He has the big puppy-dog temperament that Gypsies are known for, as
well as talent, agility, drive and athleticism to get any job done. His conformation checks every box
on the breed standard list. From his pleasant head size and intelligent eye to his balanced muscle and bone, he
stands correct and straight with heavy feather front and back. He has presence, temperament and pride with
a willingness to cooperate. Thorin’s impeccable build makes for an easy saddle fi t and comfortable ride. He
performs beautifully in all areas of arena work with a nice turnaround and stop. He rides soft and collected, off
your leg and seat. He loves all aspects of ranch work including occasional roping and dragging a steer. At this time, he has not been
shown but with his reining ability and willingness, he is ready to transition into any discipline that you enjoy. He is a dependable trail
ride and is city-street safe. He stands quiet for extensive grooming of his fl owing long mane and extensive and elaborate feather. He will
make a wonderful addition in any barn. Thorin’s dam is GDR Royal Jewels, the 2016 and 2017 Grand Champion Mare from Gypsy Fest.
She won fi rst in Western Pleasure with only three weeks under saddle. Thorin’s sire, The Hustler, is imported from England, and he is an
impeccable example of the breed. Thorin is PSSM1 tested negative. Watch his videos and please contact Shawn 208-221-5544 or Nellie
406-560-6301 for more information and to schedule a ride prior to the sale. Shawn & Nellie Petersen • 406-560-6301

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