11/06/2025
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❤️ 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐰𝐧𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐨: 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟖 - 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 ❤️
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shawne Bug Leo, a legendary stallion whose influence on the barrel racing and performance horse world will endure for generations. Shawne Bug Leo left this world last week, leaving behind a remarkable legacy as both an athlete and a sire.
A son of Shawne Bug, he carried forward the bloodlines of greatness, and his own offspring proved his worth beyond measure. With only 664 foals registered, Shawne Bug Leo sired champions across the country, including a two-time NFR qualifier and numerous winners in rodeo and futurity arenas. His progeny have earned over $2.46 million and counting, a testament to the heart, speed, and athleticism he consistently passed on.
More than his statistics, Shawne Bug Leo was known for his strength, his good mind, and his unmistakably kind eyes that reflected both his soul and his wisdom. He was the kind of horse whose presence filled every space — quiet yet commanding, powerful yet gentle.
While Leo may have moved on to pastures in the sky, his story is far from over. 70 Ranch Performance Horses will continue to offer frozen semen on this legend, ensuring his bloodlines and spirit live on for generations to come.
Shawne Bug Leo’s spirit lives on through his sons and daughters, his grand-get, and the countless people whose lives he touched. His legacy will continue to run strong in arenas and pastures across the nation.
🤍 Run free, Leo — your name, your kindness, and your influence will never be forgotten.