Carol Rose Quarter Horses

12/20/2024

SHINING SPARK... Still the one at the Top of the Leaderboard!
5 out of the Top 8 ALL TIME Leading Cow Horse Dam's are sired by Shining Spark!
#1 SHINEY TARI
#3 SHEZA SHINETTE
#4 LITTLE MISS SHINEY CEX
#5 SHINERS DIAMONFD GIRL
#8 SPARKING TRAIN

12/14/2024

12/14/2024

🏆🏆🏆🙌LOGAN BIRD’S ‘PESO’ SHINES AT HIS FOURTH NFR WITH THE HARRIS BROTHERS
Logan Bird’s steady buckskin gelding, Peso, continues to impress as he helps Ty and Joel Harris tackle the 2024 NFR, proving why he’s a mainstay in Las Vegas.
December 8, 2024
⎯ Hannah Wheeler

Ty and Joel Harris on Peso. 🏆🏆🏆
Logan Bird’s gelding Peso is no stranger to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, making his fourth appearance in 2024 with Ty and Joel Harris in the iconic yellow arena of the Thomas & Mack, collecting $80,415 this year alone.

With an unmatched track record of consistency, Peso has now carried five different cowboys at the NFR, solidifying his reputation as one of the most reliable tie-down roping horses in the game.

“He’s really steady in the box,” Bird said. “You can back him in there, sit forever, and no matter how he’s standing, he will leave off my hand. He’s the best-leaving horse I’ve ever had, which is why a lot of people like him for the Thomas & Mack.”

PESO’S JOURNEY TO THE NFR

Peso’s first NFR appearance in 2021 came under unusual circumstances. Another one of Bird’s horses, TJ, tragically died from an aortic aneurysm just weeks before the Finals. Shane Hanchey had ridden TJ all year and took his death hard. Despite Peso’s lack of experience at the NFR, Bird had confidence in him. That trust was rewarded when Peso helped Hanchey win Round 1 with a 7.4-second run.

Since then, Peso has been a reliable force at the NFR:

2021: Shane Hanchey and Westyn Hughes
2022: Tuf Cooper and Ty Harris
2023: Brushton Minton
2024: Ty Harris and Joel Harris
Peso has also made his mark in Canada, shining at prestigious rodeos like the Calgary Stampede and Ponoka Stampede. His consistent performance earned him Canadian Tie-Down Roping Horse of the Year honors in both 2021 and 2022.

THE START OF PESO

Peso wasn’t always destined for stardom. Bird found him in 2017 in a neighboring town in Alberta, where a rancher was struggling to handle the gelding’s energy. Bird purchased him for around $8,000 USD, and it didn’t take long to see his potential.

“I couldn’t have imagined he’d become what he is today,” Bird said. “From the beginning, he was really good in the corner and eager to get after it when you dropped your hand. That was just five days into roping him.”

While Peso had plenty of run, Bird focused on refining his stop to create the well-rounded horse seen today.

Peso is sired by a Shining Spark stallion Shiners Black Cat, and on the bottom side he traces back to Doc O’Lena twice.

“I didn’t have any experience with that bloodline before I got him,” Bird said. “But now I have his 3-year-old, half-brother that looks exactly like him and a c**t out of his full sister. I’ve started collecting them now.”

THE 2024 NFR: PESO’S LATEST CHAPTER

For Ty and Joel Harris, Peso was the perfect partner for the high-pressure runs at the Thomas & Mack. Joel rode Peso to a second-place finish worth $26,624 in Round 1. After watching Peso perform, Ty decided to make the switch for Round 2 and adjusted his reins during practice before Round 3. That tweak paid off in Round 3, where Ty posted a 6.9-second run, his fastest ever at the Thomas & Mack, earning $33,687.

“This is my third-year riding Peso, and it’s my first check on him,” Ty said. “I told my brother when he decided to ride him in the first round, I said, the horse has never made a mistake. He’s never done anything wrong to mess me up. I just haven’t won on him, so I’m going to start on something else. I rode Sally the first night and then I saw how good Peso was and I was like, I’m going to give it a try. It was me in the past. He never made a mistake. He gave me a chance to win and I’m glad it finally came together.”

Both brothers agree on what makes Peso special. “He’s steady, consistent, and never gets in your way,” Ty said. “That’s exactly what you need at the Thomas & Mack.”

11/19/2024

The look of an intelligent filly!
2024 filly sired by SHINING SPARK x WHIZ JEWELS. Bred and owned by Gloria Bahn.

11/17/2024

Congratulations to superstars....FAITH HILL, Sarah Dawson and Owner/breeder Kit Moncrief!
CALIFORNIA RCHA FALL Snaffle Bit Futurity Reserve Champion
Score: 658.5
High Score Fence work: 222.5

FAITH HILL added $17,500 to her show record– Sarah once again did an outstanding job preparing and showing her.
Thank you to the CRCHA and their sponsors for putting on such a fantastic event!

11/16/2024

Congratulations to superstars....FAITH HILL & Sarah Dawson!

CALIFORNIA RCHA FALL FUTURITY Reserve Champion with a score of 658.5 and High Score Fence work with a 222.5!!! We are so proud to see this special mare, bred & owned by Montcrief Quarter Horses in the winners circle! She added $17,500 to her show record– Sarah once again did an outstanding job preparing and showing her. Kit Montcrief has another great mare out of this cross SHINING SPARK x MY BOOTS ARE TOUGH!

Thank you to the CRCHA and their sponsors for putting on such a fantastic event!

11/14/2024

We ❤️ seeing these SHINING SPARK foals. This gorgeous c**t was bred by Gloria Bahn and is out of her mare Whiz Jewels!

11/12/2024

JD SHINER (Shining Spark x Whiz Jewels)... He is gorgeous!
We are looking forward to following is career!
Congratulations to Jill Dyal of Bedford, NY on the purchase ProFit Equine Online's High Selling Weanling bred and consigned by Gloria Bahn/Bahn Quarter Horses.

11/12/2024

When you've known someone their entire life, finding the right words to say goodbye and honor them can be incredibly challenging, especially when that person has made such a significant impact on the American Quarter Horse industry worldwide. Bob Avila was truly one of a kind; everything he did, he did better than anyone thought possible. He had incredible confidence, vision and desire... and not only was he a student of the horse but also a master horseman who dedicated himself to helping others.
Bob brought a strong sense of conviction in horsemanship from the West Coast to the East Coast and beyond. He took immense pride in remaining loyal to the horse, searching for those with exceptional athleticism and great temperaments, and demonstrating excellence through the way he trained and performed in competition on a global scale. His innovative style in the reining industry during the early 90s marked the most significant transition we have seen, and what he accomplished in those years set a gold standard for all.
The influence he had extended beyond his own success; he inspired his assistants and countless others whom he touched throughout his career. During that remarkable time, Bob shared his philosophy through teaching, urging anyone interested to strive for improvement, think differently, and remain committed to their horses. His videos, symposiums, marketing strategies, and communication through magazines and partnerships were nothing short of remarkable. Bob took a lot of pride in developing an exceptional talent pool and giving them the opportunity to continue to raise the bar.
We have truly lost one of the greatest horsemen. While he achieved success in many arenas, it was his unique approach and dedication to being a dedicated student of both the horse and the industry that left an enduring mark. There was only one Bob, and he will be truly missed.
During this time of great loss, we are most sincerely heartbroken for Dana and BJ. They were Bob's true loves, and Bob was theirs.

11/07/2024

11 SHINING SPARK MARES dominate the Top 25 List of ALL TIME LEADING National Reined Cow Horse Association DAMS!!!

In the NRHA - National Reining Horse Association... 3 out of the TOP 10 ARE SHINING SPARK's!

11/07/2024

"Inspiration is contagious– inspiration allows us to have a lasting impact on others." –cr

11/06/2024

“BOBBY LEWIS” the one and only….

11/06/2024

👏👏👏Luke Atchison & "LOOK AT HER SHINE" (SHINING SPARK x LOOK AT HER GLO)
Congratulations...
5YO mare just added $21,959 to her resume at the AQHA World Show!
🥇🏆Luke Atchison won the L2 Jr Heeling Champion Title with a score of 222.5. (53 shown)
🥇🏆Clay Lewis in the L3 Jr Heading Finals, scoring a 224 for a 6th place finish. (74 shown)
🥇🏆Shay Carroll scored a 225 the L3 Jr Heeling Finals, earning an 8th place finish. (96 shown)

Owned bt ALESSANDRO SAMPAIO DE ALMEID
Bred by Bobby Lewis

11/06/2024

👏👏👏Clay Lewis & "LOOK AT HER SHINE" (SHINING SPARK x LOOK AT HER GLO)
Congratulations...
5YO mare just added $21,959 to her resume at the AQHA World Show!

🥇🏆Clay Lewis in the L3 Jr Heading Finals, scoring a 224 for a 6th place finish. (74 shown)
🥇🏆Shay Carroll scored a 225 the L3 Jr Heeling Finals, earning an 8th place finish. (96 shown)
🥇🏆Luke Atchison won the L2 Jr Heeling Champion Title with a score of 222.5. (53 shown)
Owned bt ALESSANDRO SAMPAIO DE ALMEID
Bred by Bobby Lewis

11/05/2024

5YO mare "LOOK AT HER SHINE" (SHINING SPARK x LOOK AT HER GLO) added $21,959 to her resume at the AQHA World Show!

Congratulations...
🥇🏆Clay Lewis in the L3 Jr Heading Finals, scoring a 224 for a 6th place finish. (74 shown)
🥇🏆Shay Carroll scored a 225 the L3 Jr Heeling Finals, earning an 8th place finish. (96 shown)
🥇🏆Luke Atchison won the L2 Jr Heeling Champion Title with a score of 222.5. (53 shown)

Owned bt ALESSANDRO SAMPAIO DE ALMEID
Bred by Bobby Lewis

11/03/2024

It's great to see SHINING SPARK 3YO's being shown at the AQHA World Show. This fancy stallion was bred and owned by Tamarack Ranch and was shown in the AQHA L3 Jr Heeling by Tyler Manion!
He is out of their mare MISS SILVER GUN! We look forward to what the future holds for him!

11/03/2024

"LOOK AT HER SHINE" and Clay Lewis qualifying for the AQHA L3 Jr Heading Finals at the 2024 AQHA World Show with a score of 226!!! The gorgeous black SHINING SPARK daughter was bred by Bobby Lewis and is owned by ALESSANDRO SAMPAIO DE ALMEIDA.

(SHINING SPARK x LOOK AT HER GLO)

11/03/2024

SHINING SPARK is so proud to congratulate AQHA L3 AQHA World Show Finalist "LOOK AT HER SHINE" and Shay Caroll! They scored a 225 in the prelims!

She will be back in the AQHA World Show L3 FINALS with Clay Lewis in the Heading!!!

Bred by Bobby Lewis and owned by ALESSANDRO SAMPAIO DE ALMEIDA. (SHINING SPARK x LOOK AT HER GLO)

Luke Atchison and "LOOK AT HER SHINE" the gold in L2 Jr Heeling adding $10,046 to their records with a score of 222.5!