The Cross Country Ranch Review ESTABLISHED 2003
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We are excited to offer you a Dynamite Stallion line up! Guys Pocket Coin, Best Advice, Mulberry Fame, A Firewater Twist RB, Judge My Class, Flinging Dinero and Judge Cash represent some of the best blood there is since they’re all son’s of the greatest sires in today’s market whether you’re breeding Barrel Horses or Race Horses.
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By Gus Bookout It started out in horse racing, at the bottom, as a stall mucker, but the aim was to ride races. “I was one of the lucky ones and got to fulfill that dream, and it was amazing!” says Scottie Johnson, owner of Cross Country Ranch located in Culver, Oregon. She was privileged to ride with the likes of Julie Krone, Scott Steav-
ens, Donna Barton, Bill Shoemaker, and some other greats. Injuries eventually forced her down a different path, which included training racehorses and a 12-year town job at FedEx. She finally found her passion for equine breeding and is secretly a lab rat at heart. The fascination of Assisted Reproduction drew her from Thoroughbreds to Quarter Hors-
es, and that is why she acquired Judge Cash. “How was I so blessed to be picked to care for him? I have no idea… but the rest is history.” Over the years, we have worked hard to build a reputation for providing excellent customer service and want you to know we’ll do our best for you. Our conception rates are high for both on-farm and shipped semen. We have a file of compliments from vets that take the time to tell us how impressed they are with their shipments that they receive. If you’ve ever had a bad experience with shipped semen, then I suggest you give us a try, and we may change that. “I want to thank all of you that have supported Cross Country Ranch over the years. Without our loyal clients (many that have become good friends), we wouldn’t have survived. You have seen us grow into a thriving ranch, and I know some of you share the same sense of pride that we do.”
STORM chase’n?
You won’t be disappointed in this TWISTER! By Fire Water Flit and Bedakat [Beda Cheng]
Incentives | Ruby Buckle, Future Fortunes, BIF, C-N Futurity, PESI, VGBRA, SSS & the $6,000 Rainbow Bar Ranch Incentive. 2020 Breeding Fee | $1,500
You want to cause a storm? Want to leave’em with their
mouths open? Then you will want to meet A Firewater
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Twist RB, our handy d a n d y weatherman. Unlike the weather, he’s as consistent and trustworthy as one can get. His papa, Fire Water Flit, who’s own progeny have banked more that $2.1 Million, would be proud of him! He is a proven 1D performer, producing 1D Rodeo Finals Qualifiers, including the Reserve Breakaway Champion at the Columbia River Circuit Finals! Not only does this 2002 AQHA buckskin stallion brings an outstanding pedigree to the breeding shed, his maternal grandsire is Stakes Winner BEDA CHENG [si 108]. “Twister” provides tremendous versatility including Working Cattle, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, Pole Bending & Reining all with beauty & grace. He is owned by Rainbow Bar Ranch and is extremely intelligent with a kind disposition. C’mon! Who doesn’t like a handsome stallion that you can trust your grandkids with, can be rode bridleless, and is built big, solid, and did I mention he’s handsome? “Twister” is an affordable excellence you don’t want to pass up.
WE offer the BEST ADVICE
By Corona Cartel and Sweet Advice [Bully Bullion]
Incentives | Ruby Buckle, Future Fortunes, BIF, VGBRA, Bitteroot, BeeHive, SWDC, Cowboy State, & SSS. 2020 Breeding Fee | $1,750
Best Advice is no other than our answer to “Dear Abby.” He would never steer you wrong with one of his
progeny as this honest Superior Racehorse produces butt ass fast horses. “Walt” has some exciting
colts to hit the pen this year, and his first barrel horses are dynamic with his racetrack get earning almost $800,000. You know his Advice is trustworthy as he was Walter Merrick’s last stud, and Merrick created legends like Easy Jet. “Walt” sired five-year-old SNOW ADVISORY [ridden by April Wallace] that just blew into the Sherry Cervi Youth Championship and placed third overall in the 1D out of 247 entries! He is brilliant and promising and has sired a fantastic 96% Money Earners from his first 28 Starters. His progeny have a very trainable disposition, as he is very kind himself and throws that to his babies. His pedigree alone screams big bad fast barrel horses! Can you go wrong with Bully Bullion blood integrated with the great speed that Corona Cartel son’s throw? Walt’s reputation has already proven that his race track horses are fast and honest. YES, that’s right, HONEST. His horses give you try. He is owned by Lori Lester and has a speed index of 105. Book your mare to this Corona Cartel x Bully Bullion cross that produces SPEED! Our “Advice” is to breed to the “Best.”
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MAVERICK .....
too sexy for his shirt?
By A Streak of Fling and LK Shezapeasadinero [PC Frenchmans Hayday]
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Can you say Hot Item??? Flinging Dinero is our fashion columnist! How could we not give him that job as he is a sexy Rare Palomino Roan! His dad is #3 all-time leading sire of barrel horse money earners in excess of $3.4 million, and his dam is Dinero’s #1 futurity earning daughter with earnings over $150,000. His bloodlines are the latest lines to be dominating in the arena right now! A STREAK OF FLING + PC FRENCHMANS HAYDAY aka DINERO (LK SHEZAPEASADINERO $150K PLUS) This Palomino Roan stallion is turning heads! I know you shouldn’t shop for color, but hey, we’re talking fashion here. Plug Palomino Roan into a color calculator with your mare’s color and check out your possibilities; and, you’re not sacrificing pedigree to get it! This 2016 AQHA stallion’s dam LK Shezapeasadinero, was the 2014 BFA Super Stakes Champion, the youngest horse to qualify for the Canadian Finals Rodeo, a multiple American Qualifier, and won PRCA rodeo titles. “Maverick” is PSSM2 Negative and is currently in training. We’d say hes’ in fashion right now!
The JUDGE presides over a CLASS action suit
By Judge Cash and Rubys Classy Biankus [Captain Biankus]
Incentives | Ruby Buckle & 2020 Breeding Fee | $1,000
OAK has been so well received! Those that have watched him in training have been sending us rave reviews of how much they like him. “We LOVE the way he MOVES!” “I like how he is Put Together.” “He is so well behaved.” Even though he is our newest intern, he is booking just as many mares as the rest and is attracting considerable attention! We expect great things from him in our future as his dad is the legendary Judge Cash, and his maternal grandfather is Captain Biankus [2x NFR Qualifier]! Oak is handsome, classy, and provides the BEST BLOODLINES the Northwest has to offer! He is a big fluid mover like his sire and takes an interest in what he is asked to do. “Oak” is versatile like Judge, who sired barrel horses, pick up horses, rope horses, all at the elite level of rodeo. Heck, they’ve even been the mount of many young stars of our sport coming up as well. You watch, we think Oak is going to sire just like his old man. The bloodlines on his bottom side also produce champions in the elite world of rodeo...it makes Oak double potent. We’ve all seen that BIANKUS blood all across the country.
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This GUY fills your POCKETs with COINs By Frenchmans Guy and Queens Coin
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Guys Pocket Coin is the Star of our Business Section. He has the ‘Perfect Pedigree’ to put speed, performance, and money in your pockets. His grand dam is AAA, his dam is AAA and she produced AAA along with one of the BEST Futurity horses of that generation in Sissys Little Coin, $250k+ ; which Pockets is a half brother to both of those horses. This FG stallion will add looks, bulk, bone, and a BIG personality. You also have a 50% chance of palomino, buckskin, or other dilute colors! His first Big crop hits in 2021, so breed to him now before these upcoming foals show how great this sire will be! This 2005 AQHA stallion is owned by Dan & Mary Flitner and was selected by Amber Moore to sire a Paige [2x NFR Qualifier] baby!! There is no question this baby will be famous! Amber and Paige have been one of our all-time favorite duos to watch! “Pockets” Pets [progeny] are all business and drive. Those that own them rave of their trainability and willingness to go the extra mile. We think that if you want your bottom line in the black, instead of the red... go gold!
Shoot for the Moon...Become Famous By Dash Ta Fame and Mulberry Canyon Moon
Incentives | RUBY BUCKLE & VGBRA Breeding Fee | $2,500
Meet “Church,” a 2012 AQHA stallion that just happens to be our sport reporter on staff. How could he not be as his parents are two of the most sought-after barrel bloodlines in the industry? He offers marketability, looks, mind, and power to our program. You’ll want one on your staff as well and word is spreading quickly about how dynamic these babies are! But should we be surprised? I mean HIS SIRE is the greatest ALL-TIME SIRE there has ever been in barrel racing and may never be beaten. DTF’s sons are proving to be able to sire, so SURELY this son out of THE GOAT (greatest of all time) mare of the barrel industry MULBERRY CANYON MOON can be an ALL TIME great sire as well. Chances are pretty good, wouldn’t you think? His MCM was a lethal futurity mare that won three rounds at the NFR, earning over $350k! “Church’s” first progeny to hit the ground are built to take you to the pay window. Breed to get your own famous horse, Breed to CHURCH!
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CLASSIFIEDS
2017 Sorrel Gelding Judge Cash x Streakin Violet [Streakin La Jolla (Streakin Six) x First Down Chenille (First Down Dash)] A sorrel with the rabicano gene complete with a coon tail. He’s a very graceful athlete that has a willing attitude. He will be a good sized colt, maybe about 15.3. Dynamite female famile. $12,500
2018 Gray Stud Colt by Judge Cash out of PC Sunkita Boon x
Sun Frost x Docs Oak Sugar-He was born bay and is turning gray. I see this horse as not only a barrel horse but as a rope horse prospect as well. He looks a little more cowy than the others as he’s nice and compact. Guessing he will mature around 15 hands. He’s very cute, with a sweet looking face. $13,500
2017 Gray Gelding-PC Judge Joe Te- Judge Cash x PC Joe Te Frost x Sun Frost. This gelding is a dark gray with size and the bone to go with it. He’s very handy, is kind, and looks loaded with talent. $14,000
should really be something. I think he could have good ability to sire as well. $14,500.
2018 Sorrel Filly by Mulberry Fame x PC Rosa Perks. This sorrel filly is double bred Sun Frost with Dash For Perks, Boon Dox John, etc. She’s a pretty filly that may end up about 15.2. She has very nice extension in the trot and can be electric. $7500
2018 Stud Colt by Judge Cash x Sun Frost x Freckles Playboy & doublebred Doc Bar/Doc’s Jack Frost-This bay colt is turning gray and boy is he confident. Has a ton of athletic ability and in the right hands
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2018 Filly by Judge Cash x Wapnitia Cheng x Beda Cheng x Sir CashanovaThis filly was born red but is turning gray. She’s a good looking athletic filly with that floaty Judge stride. Probably will be around 15.0. $15,000
2018 gelding by Guys Pocket Coin x Judges Pistol Annie x
Judge Cash-This bay colt should have all around ability as he is built with such balance and has good bone. He’s eager to please and is waiting for a job. His dam Judges Pistol Annie has a couple full siblings that did well including Judges Signature owned by Katie Klem and Easy Judge It owned by Vickie Westwood. Both those horses are solid 1D horses and can run with the best of them! This strong dam line on Pockets
creates a horse that should be very versatile. $6500
2018 stud colt by Judge Cash x PC Sophia Frost x Sun Frost x Docs Oak Sugar x Sun Frost- Man is this a special colt. While he will make a nice
gelding, I definitely think he could be king of a nice broodmare herd, or even have the potential to be a commercial stallion if he proves himself out. He has two older full siblings the oldest just hitting the barrel pen with Bekkie Bowerman. That gelding we called Hank and is one of the smartest colts we’ve ever seen, and a personality as big as it gets. He is already a futurity winner and looks like the real deal. There is also
a full sister that is about as pretty as you’ll find and is big, and beautiful. She is in the right hands as well to get a chance at proving herself. So, this 2018 colt is the colt you are looking for if you want an amazing stud prospect. He is a dark palomino, turning gray. He has one blue eye as well. He’s built to the hilt with some size, and is the one that catches everyone’s eye. He should be easy to promote. $20,000
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