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Our Colts

Our AQHA Registered Palomino Stud Colts

John and Taunia Elick have been breeding American Quarter horses for over 30 years.  As cattle ranchers, we use our herd of over 40 horses daily.  

Please call 979-865-3647 or email texasranchlife@gmail.com if you are serious about acquiring one our exceptional colts.

Shiner Gold Reward

​Halter Broke | Stands Quietly | Handles Grooming | Started on the Walker |  Has been "Ponied" | Will Lead
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$10,250
A good looking yet powerful athlete, this Palomino stud colt has a lot of promise as a working ranch horse and show competitor. The exceptional bloodlines on both sides have bred true in Reward, and he shows every indication of being a talented prospect for Cutting or Reining.

His sire Shiner Gold is by Einstein's Revolution, a NRBC Open Derby Champion and NRHA 2 Million Dollar Sire, whose offspring have brought in over $2,382,000+ in earnings.

Cattin Foxy, the dam to Shiner Gold Reward, is by Cattin by Smart Little Lena out of Lynx Melody. Started as a 2 year, her innate talent & strong genetics proved to be a perfect complement to our breeding program, and she’s reliably produced excellent colts. She is also a Zan Parr bred mare on the top by a Doc Solis x Quilchina Bar bred dam on the bottom. Quilchina Bar was a NCHA World Champion Cutting horse stallion.
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Quarter Horse
Texas
Shiner Gold Reward
Stallion
March 14, 2023
14 hh
700 lbs
​Palomino
White Star & Strip, Right Hind Pastern White
AQHA
6291115​

Shining Gold Cross

Halter Broke | Stands Quietly | Handles Grooming | Started on the Walker |  Has been "Ponied" | Will Lead
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$10,250
This showy, intelligent & athletic golden Palomino stud colt brings champion bloodlines on both sides to be an all around Ranch Performance horse, show worthy Cutting or Reining prospect. Shining Gold Cross's sire, Shiner Gold, is by Einstein's Revolution, a NRBC Open Derby Champion and NRHA 2 Million Dollar Sire, whose offspring have brought in over $2,382,000+ in earnings.

The dam to Shining Gold Cross is a Zan Parr bred mare on the top by a Doc Solis x Quilchina Bar bred dam on the bottom. Quilchina Bar was a NCHA World Champion Cutting horse stallion.
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Quarter Horse
Texas
Shining Gold Cross
Stallion
​March 20, 2023

14 hh
700 lbs
​Palomino
None
AQHA
6285188

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Chappell Hill, TX 77426
979-865-3649
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Prices subject to change. Because we provide an intimate and unique experience, cancellations affect us greatly.  A one night non-refundable deposit is required to hold a reservation. In the event cancellation is necessary, the deposit may be applied to later weekday stay. However, no cancellations are allowed for holidays, special events and within 2 weeks of stay.

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