THE DARKK SIDE
AQHA Open World Champion - LTE $190,620
Owned by The Darkk Side Syndicate
19 Bay Roan Stallion, Once In a Blu Boon x DT Sugar Chex Whiz, Shiners Lena Chex
Reg: AQHA Panel Status: 7 panel N/N, EJSCA N/N Height: 15.1h
Pride and Joy, a 2019 Bay Roan stallion, is an elite performer in the cutting and roping arenas, with lifetime earnings of $313,423. As the 2024 AQHA World Champion Heel Horse, this dynamic stallion has demonstrated exceptional talent, athleticism, and versatility. His achievements span across heeling, cutting, and roping disciplines, solidifying his reputation as one of the industry’s most well-rounded competitors. Backed by a stellar pedigree and poised to begin his stud career in 2025, Pride and Joy offers breeders the chance to incorporate his world-class genetics into their programs.
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Achievements
2023
- NRCHA Open Futurity Finalist
- NRCHA Pre-Fence Open Futurity Champion
- Colorado Reined Cow Horse Champion
- Royal Crown 4-and-Under Heeling Futurity Co-Champion
- Finalist in the AQHA World Junior Heeling
- Finalist in the NRCHA Celebration of Champions Open Derby
2024
- AQHA World Champion Heel Horse
- Finalist in multiple Royal Crown Futurity Heeling Events
- Royal Crown Spring 4-and-Under Open Heeling Champion
- Royal Crown Rock Springs 4-and-Under Heeling Futurity Champion
Genetics
Pride and Joy is the ultimate combination of cutting-edge genetics and performance excellence. His sire, Stevie Rey Von, is an NCHA Open Futurity Champion with earnings of $420,903 and an established record of producing top-tier offspring. His dam, Fun N Fancy Fee (by Peptoboonsmal), enriches his lineage with the versatility, cow sense, and heart that are hallmarks of Peptoboonsmal bloodlines. The maternal side also includes Smart Fancy Zan, a producer of champions in both cutting and roping events.
Pride and Joy’s pedigree represents the best of both worlds—elite cutting horse genetics combined with the versatility required for roping disciplines. His foals are expected to inherit the intelligence, athleticism, and drive that make him a standout in the industry. For breeders seeking to produce the next generation of all-around champions, Pride and Joy offers unparalleled potential.
