808 Ranch

10/19/2024

10/18/2024

🐎 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐬. 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 🧬

When it comes to breeding horses, the genetic strategy you choose can shape the future success of your program. Two common approaches—outcrossing and linebreeding—each carry unique advantages and challenges. But understanding the difference is key to making informed decisions.

🔹 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠:
This method involves breeding horses from unrelated bloodlines, with no duplicated ancestors within the first 5 generations, introducing fresh genetic material to the gene pool. It enhances hybrid vigor, promoting stronger, healthier offspring with improved athleticism and longevity. Outcrossing is a great way to reduce the chances of passing down inherited health problems.

🔸 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠:
This strategy intentionally concentrates the genes of a specific ancestor to preserve desirable traits. While it can result in exceptional performance horses, the risk is high—it can also increase inbreeding depression (weaker immune systems, fertility problems, and a greater likelihood of genetic disorders).

⚠️ 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥. Too much focus on one approach can hinder long-term success. If you want to learn more about these breeding methods, check out our in-depth article by clicking the link below!

➡️ Read Our Article here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/prvdl/qgvg/

10/04/2024

𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒚, 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝘀𝗼𝗻 🏆

𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝘀𝗼𝗻 was a beloved member of the CRCHA community, known for his mentorship, competitive spirit, horsemanship, and friendship. In his honor and with his wife Carol's blessing, we're privileged to present 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗺𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗔 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆.

This prestigious award will be bestowed upon the winner of the 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 at the 𝘾𝙍𝘾𝙃𝘼 𝙏𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙁𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙣𝙖𝙛𝙛𝙡𝙚 𝘽𝙞𝙩 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬 and then proceed to be awarded to other 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 champions year after year.

Join us in honoring the impact Doug has made on our sport.

𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙮 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮:
Ron & LaDona Emmons
Lizzy & Paul Poor
Tina & Tucker Robinson
Jerry Gould
Murray Thompson
Megan Thorne
Debby Sanguinetti

𝙏𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙮 designed 𝙗𝙮 Josey Butler

09/13/2024

𝟴𝟬𝟴 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗧𝟭 & 𝗧𝟮.

Yearling Sale preview is at 1pm Saturday in the round pen next to the warm up arena.

Bidding is live and online at www.ez2bid.com
Check out the catalog at www.snafflebitfuturitysales.com

Thank you Amber Amerson

Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity
National Reined Cow Horse Association
Brother Jackson
Metallics MVP
Brazos Valley Stallion Station
Bet Hesa Boon - Homozygous Roan Stallion

09/13/2024

🔥‼️National Reined Cow Horse Association and National Cutting Horse Association members and fans - the Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales takes place tomorrow-Saturday September 14. Outstanding yearling futurity prospects will sell live and on line - scroll through our page 808 Ranch and check out the catalog at snafflebitfuturitysales.com Bidding is live and online at ez2bid.com










Thank youRica Ann Photography

09/13/2024

JG CALL ME MC

JG Call Me MC is a sorrel stallion by leading NCHA and NRCHA sire METALLIC CAT out of CALL ME QUEEN (LTE 105+/PE 230K+) This c**t is the real deal - genuinely impressive. "Hammer" is attractive, exceptionally athletic and great minded. Super tractable and very feely with a great work ethic and desire to please. He has great presence and is one of those that makes you stop and watch....and keep watching. He is an ideal NCHA futurity prospect with grace and style that would also make a superior NRCHA futurity prospect . With his pedigree, conformation and demeanor he will make a great stallion prospect in time.

Herda N/H, 5 Panel N/N, EJSA N/N

Eligible for the BVSS Super Stallion Incentive, BI, NCHA Super Stakes, PCCCHA Stakes, Riata Buckle, Gold Buckle, Royal Crown

He sells at the Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Sale (snafflebitfuturitysales.com) on Saturday September 14 at the Reno Livestock Event Center. Bidding is live and online. Register to bid at EZ2bid.com.

For more information, visit: https://performancehorsecentral.com/listings/view.phtml/Horses-For-Sale/905978/JG-Call-Me-MC or call/email 808 Ranch 209-333-7400
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09/13/2024

09/12/2024

🎀 𝙈𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙂𝙞𝙧𝙡 🎀
2023 Red Roan Filly
5 Panel N/N, Herda N/HRD, EJSA N/N

By: Stevie Rey Von
Out of: Fancy Boons N All (LTE $47K/PE $66k, NRCHA Open Futurity Finalists)

Eligible Incentives: NCHA Super Stakes, Breeder's Invitational, NRCHA Stallion Stakes, NRBC Stakes, Chrome Cash, Gold Buckle Futurities, Legendary Stakes

📆Mark your calendars she sells at the 2024 Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales on September 14th in Reno, NV at the Reno Livestock Event Center.



Fults Ranch
Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity

Thank you Rica Ann Photography!

09/09/2024

09/09/2024

👑 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙢 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣 👑
2023 Sorrel Filly
5 Panel N/N, EJSA N/N, MYHM N/MY

By: Brother Jackson (LTE $180k+, OE $254k+)
Out of: Call Me Queen B (LTE 105k+, PE $230k+)

Eligible Incentives: NRCHA Stallion Stakes, Royal Crown, Chrome Cash

📆Mark your calendars she sells at the 2024 Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales on September 14th in Reno, NV at the Reno Livestock Event Center.



Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity
Ken Wold Training Stables

Thank you Rica Ann Photography

09/09/2024

Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales
September 14 2024 Reno Livestock Event Center
Live and on line at EZ2bid.com
808 Ranch, on behalf of our incredible clients, is very proud to present an OUTSTANDING group of yearlings and a beautiful brood mare. Check out their sale page Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity sales and scroll through our page. An amazing group of and prospects— truly, they are what dreams are made of!
Thank you Rica Ann Photography

09/08/2024

Cow Horse Fans! We have two ways you can watch the 2024 Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity, Derby & Horse Show: Catch the arena action in-person, or tune in via our live webcast! Whether you are in Reno joining us at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center or watching from your home or office, you won't miss a minute! Admission is free all week for our fans attending in-person, and make sure to shop with our Western Trade Show vendors! And the live webcast link will be posted each morning on our website before the show begins at www.renosnafflebitfuturity.com. We'll see you in Reno!

09/08/2024

🌟 𝔹𝕣𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕄𝕖𝕥𝕒𝕝𝕝𝕚𝕔 𝕊𝕜𝕪 🌟
2023 Sorrel Stallion
LOT 608

By: Metallic Cat
Out of: Sure Nuff Pepto (LTE $58k, PE $45K)

Eligible Incentive: BVSS Super Stallion, Breeder's Invitational, NRCHA Stallion Stakes, Riata Buckle, Gold Buckle Futurities, Royal Crown, PCCHA(nominated)

Selling ONLINE 9/14/24

Consigned to the CASCADES 817 Horse Sales

https://bid.817horsesales.com/ui/auctions/126443/16977742

09/08/2024

⚡️𝙆𝙖𝙩 𝙇𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝘼 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧⚡️
2023 Bay Stallion
6 Panel N/N EJSA N/N

By: Scooter Kat (LTE $600k+)
Out of: Rosey Starlight Two (Charlie Starlight/Grays Starlight, PE $6k+)

Eligible Incentives: NRCHA Stallion Stake, PCCHA, NCHA Super Stakes, Riata Buckle

📆Mark your calendars he sells at the 2024Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales on September 14th in Reno, NV at the Reno Livestock Event Center.



Santa Lucia Farm Inc.
Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity

Thank you Rica Ann Photography

09/06/2024

✨ 𝙂𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙧 ✨
2023 Palomino Filly
6 Panel N/N, EJSA N/N
LOT 115

By: Smooth As A Cat(NCHA Hall of Fame Stallion)
Out of: Sparklin (Shining Spark Carol Rose Quarter Horses)

Eligible Incentives: NRCHA Stallion Stakes, NCHA Super Stakes, Breeder's Invitational, PCCHA, Canadian Supreme, Royal Crown

📆Mark your calendars she sells at the 2024 Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Sales on September 14th in Reno, NV at the Reno Livestock Event Center.



Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity
Weatherford Equine
Smooth As A Cat

Thanks you Rica Ann Photography!

09/06/2024

The newest genetic disorder results for Olena Oak. EJSA N/N