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                                                                         2017      Palomino       AQHA #X0729830
                                                                         Gelding   14.3 HH
                                                                                   COLONELS SMOKING GUN  COLONELFOURFRECKLE
                                                               HF MOBSTER                           KATIE GUN
                                                                                                    HOLLYWOOD DUN IT
                                                                                   DUN ITS BLACK GOLD  ZANAS CENTER STAGE
                                                                                   SMART CHIC OLENA  SMART LITTLE LENA
                                                               CHIC AND SPRAT                       GAY SUGAR CHIC
                                                                                                    DOC’S JACK SPRAT
                                                                                   SHEZA LITTLE SPRAT  THREE BAR BADGER 80
                                                               A stunning blue-eyed blonde, Stix is a one-in-a-million gelding
                                                               that checks all the boxes. He’s blessed with looks, ability and a
                                                               fun personality. Stylish, smooth and easy to guide, he is quite
                                                               the fancy ride. This finished reiner is the perfect horse to show,
                                                               take on trail rides, ranch ride, rope onor anything you set your mind to.
                                                               Sure to be a sale highlight, Stix stands a user-friendly 14.3 HH and weighs
                                                               a healthy 1,150 pounds. Very correctly put together under that gorgeous
                                                               golden coat, Stix has an enviable bone structure and is stoutly made. This
                                                               makes him exceptionally versatile; he’s ready to go in any direction. Triple
                                                               registered, Stix has APHA, PHBA and AQHA papers, so the showing possi-
                                                               bilities are endless. Soft in the face and broke the way a good one should
                                                               be, Stix is always pleasant to ride and eager to please. Easy lead changes,
                                                               pretty spins, big stops and flawless transitions – he’s ready to go to the
                                                               show pen or the ranch. Stix has a solid foundation as a rope horse and
                                                               is comfortable doing all the ranch chores. He’s easy to sort cattle on and
                                                               quietly works gates. He’s experienced with riding in the rugged mountains
                                                               of New Mexico, including crossing the Rio Grande and is very sure-foot-
                                                               ed in rough country. Stix rides out confidently in a group or alone – he’s
                                                               perfectly fine either way. Very accommodating to any level of rider, Stix’s
                                                               kind temperament easily adapts to whoever is riding him. Royally bred,
                                                               Stix is by the legendary HF MOBSTER, whose offspring have won over
                                                               $1,295,000 in the NRHA. Stix’s dam, CHIC AND SPRAT, proved her talent
                                                               by winning the Congress Non-Pro Cutting Futurity. Her foals have excelled
                                                               in working cow horse and reining shows. CHIC AND SPRAT is a daughter
                                                               of SMART CHIC OLENA, an all-time leading sire of NRHA, NRCHA and
                                                               AQHA reining, cow horse and ranch horse money and point earners. Stix
                                                               will stay gentle with time off; it doesn’t matter if you ride every day or once
                                                               a week. He’s an easy keeper and easy to be around, with pleasant ground
                                                               manners. He’s great for the farrier, easy to clip, bathe and just enjoy. We’d
                                                               love the opportunity to introduce you to Stix prior to the sale. Call with any
                                                               questions or to set up an appointment to come meet him.
                                                                                                        Estevan Castillo
                                                                                              Castillo Performance Horses
                                                                                                         505-450-5519













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