THIS CATT SHINES
AQHA Res World Champion - Tie Down
Owned by Ty Smith & Tom Lohse
’18 palomino stallion, WR This Cats Smart x Shiners Bella Mia, Shining Spark
Reg: AQHA Panel Status: 7 panel N/N, EJSCA N/N Height: 15hh
This Catt Shines, a striking palomino stallion by WR This Cats Smart and out of Shiners Bella Mia by Shining Spark. Combining eye-catching presence with athleticism and versatility, This Catt Shines has quickly established himself as an exciting young sire in the rope horse industry.
An AQHA Reserve World Champion in Junior Tie-Down Roping, he is recognised for his size, bone, movement, and trainability — qualities that continue to make him a standout both in the arena and breeding barn. Standing at Solo Select Horses, This Catt Shines offers breeders proven cow horse and rope horse genetics with the versatility to excel across multiple western performance disciplines.
2026 service fee
Frozen Semen – $2750 AUD
Achievements
2021
- AQHA Reserve World Champion Junior Tie-Down Roping
Genetics
This Catt Shines carries an elite blend of cutting, reining, and rope horse bloodlines. His sire, WR This Cats Smart, is one of the industry’s most influential sires, known for producing horses with exceptional cow sense, athleticism, and versatility.
His dam, Shiners Bella Mia adds the proven influence of Shining Spark, bringing speed, stop, and trainability to the pedigree. With influential bloodlines including High Brow Cat, Smart Little Lena, Doc O’Lena, and Genuine Doc throughout his pedigree, This Catt Shines offers breeders a powerful genetic package designed for success in tie-down roping, team roping, reined cow horse, and all-around western performance events.
