Carol Rose Quarter Horses

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!

11/03/2024

SHINING SPARK is so proud to congratulate AQHA L2 Champion, Jr Heeling "LOOK AT HER SHINE" and Luke Atchison!!! The pair won $10,046 with a score of 222.5... and she will be back in the AQHA World Show L3 FINALS with Shay Caroll in the Heeling and Clay Lewis in the Heading!!!
Bred by Bobby Lewis and owned by ALESSANDRO SAMPAIO DE ALMEIDA.
(SHINING SPARK x LOOK AT HER GLO)

11/03/2024

SHINING SPARK is so proud to congratulate AQHA L2 Champion, Jr Heeling "LOOK AT HER SHINE" and Luke Atchison!!! The pair won $10,046 with a score of 222.5... and she will be back in the AQHA World Show L3 FINALS with Shay Caroll in the Heeling and Clay Lewis in the Heading!!!

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

10/30/2024

SHINING SPARK
Spring, 1989
Gainesville, TX
Carol Rose Quarter Horses

10/28/2024

5 SHINING SPARK mares produce over $205,000+ in the Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Finals....

Lmt Open Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion
HQ TIME TO SHINE & STEPHEN HUTCHINS
Dam: SHINERS PEARL
Owned by RReid and Melanie Hockenson

Open Snaffle Bit Futurity, 5th
SHUT THE BLINDS & CHRIS DAWSON
Dam: SHINEY TARI*
Owned by Bar One Land & Cattle

Open Snaffle Bit Futurity, 10th & Int Open 4th
DT LIL BIG TIME & ANDREA FAPPANI
Dam: LIL MISS SHINEY CHEX*
Owned by DT Horses

Open Snaffle Bit Futurity, 20th
STEVIES SHINEY LADY & NICK DOWERS
Dam: SHINERS DIAMOND LADY*
Owned by Wagonhound Land & Livestock, llc

Open Snaffle Bit Futurity, 27th
CHERRY BOMBB & NICK DOWERS
Dam: SHINERS DIAMOND LADY*
Owned by Impulse Equine, llc

*All Mares bred and raised by Carol Rose
For breeding information: www.carolrose.com (940) 372-2000

10/26/2024

What an accomplishment for ALL on this Leading Breeders List!
It truly represents a Lifetime of Excellence and Commitment to the American Quarter Horse. And this doesn't include ALL of the 10's of thousands of AQHA Points earned by these breeders.

10/26/2024

Seems like yesterday...
RIGHT NOW– owned and shown by Carol Ramsay
Cow Palace, San Francisco, CA, 1965
WORLD’S CHAMPION STOCK HORSE
WINNER STOCK HORSE - LADIES
WINNER STOCK HORSE - HEAVYWEIGHT
WINNER STOCK HORSE - STAKE
STOCK HORSE CHAMPION
Don Dodge, trainer

10/26/2024

It was their TIME TO SHINE when owner/breeder Reid and Melanie Hockenson's 3YO gelding "HQ TIME TO SHINE" made the trip to compete at the 2024 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity...
⏰🏆🥇
Trainer Stephen Hutchins did an exceptional job training and preparing Reid's special horse for the show– earning the Limited Open Champion Title and a check for $20,000!
"HQ TIME TO SHINE (Pepe) is a very confident and consistent horse, he's got a really good head on his shoulders and a great attitude. He always stays connected to me, and is super fun. We've also been able to earn a few checks in Ranch Riding and Trail, as well as at smaller pre-futurity this year. Reid's program allows for versatility, and that makes it interesting for his horses, and myself." – Stephen Hutchins
Earner of over $25,000
CD Dyna Cee x Shiners Pearl by Shining Spark
Bred & owned by Reid and Melanie Hockenson
Trained & shown by Stephen Hutchins⏰🏆🥇

10/24/2024

When so many friends from around the world take the time to send HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes and notes– it's "beyond appreciated"... I've been so fortunate to share so many great times, memories and horse related adventures with each person. I just want to say THANK YOU and I am so grateful to have you in my life.
It's been a very good year for me– one where I've been able to be involved in enjoying the successes of my friends, their families, careers, horses, and most recently, Shining Sparks induction into the AQHA Hall of Fame. I've got a lot of exciting plans for the upcoming year, and am not not slowing down to accomplish them. My Cowgirl spirit is here to stay!
Thank You again– your Birthday wishes truly mean so much to me. –love Carol

10/20/2024

Miss Dawson came by to say hello…
What a sweet surprise right before the she got to watch her parents take the 2024 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Champion and Reserve Champion titles home!❤️🏆🏆

10/20/2024

Thank you to the NRCHA, the riders, owners, breeders and fans that came by to visit with me about Shining Spark during the Snaffle Bit Futurity.
To have both exceptional performers sired by Shiner competing and 4 Open Finalists out of 3 Shiner mares that I bred is absolutely incredible. It was also an honor to walk out on the red carpet during the opening ceremony with Andrea Fappani and represent DT Lil Big Time and his dam Lil Miss Shiney Chex!
Congratulations to ALL OF THE OPEN FINALISTS… I absolutely love watching and supporting your talents, horsemanship and success!

10/16/2024

The ALL TIME LEADING DAMS of the NRCHA!!!!
5 of the Top 8 are SHINING SPARK daughters!
There 4 competing in the 2024 NRCHA Open Snaffle Bit Futurity Finals.

10/16/2024

❤️Lil Miss Shiney Chex…. Proud to see DT Horses, Andrea Fappani and DT Lil Big Time in the SBF Open finals!!!

Off to the 2024 NRCHA Open Finals!!!
"DT LIL BIG TIME" bred and owned by Dean Tuftin/DT Horses will compete in the Open and Int Open Divisions. Come to Fort Worth this week, there's lots of excitement– Sales, Roping Futurity, 75th Celebration at Billy Bob's... and the FINALS!!!

10/16/2024

"Talent– We have naturally.
Skill is only developed by hours and hours and hours of TIME in the saddle.
Don’t let the lack of talent stop you from mastering something. Likewise, don’t let natural talent make you think you don’t need to putin the hard work. The one who WORKS HARD AND SMART will eventually trump the one with talent but doesn’t work hard.
Don’t be afraid of hard work.
Don’t be afraid of having to put inmore hours than other people. Other people can have more talent than you and that’s okay because it’s not something you can control but don’t let anyone outwork you because that’s something you can control." –af

10/16/2024

SHINING SPARKS daughters do it again– they continue to produce the highest number of OPEN FINALISTS at all major events!!!
Congratulations and Best of Luck to...

1) SHUT THE BLINDS & CHRIS DAWSON: SHINEY TARI*
Owned by Bar One Land & Cattle, bred by Aaron Ranch

2) STEVIES SHINEY LADY & NICK DOWERS: SHINERS DIAMOND LADY* Bred & owned by Wagonhound Land & Livestock

3) DT LIL BIG TIME & ANDREA FAPPANI: LIL MISS SHINEY CHEX* Bred & owned by DT Horses

4) CHERRY BOMBB & NICK DOWERS: SHINERS DIAMOND LADY* Owned by Impulse Equine/Anna Lisa Luna, bred by Wagonhound Land & Livestock

*All Mares bred and raised by Carol Rose
Breed your own: call Carol for more info (940) 372-2000

10/07/2024

The SHINING SPARK legacy continues... 31M & #1 Maternal Grandsire of NRCHA Horses.

10/07/2024

We are so proud to see LIL MISS SHINEY CHEX's legacy continue to rise and shine...
Congratulations Andrea Fappani and DT LIL BIG TIME; their score of 224.5 tied to earn the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity's HIGH SCORE REIN WORK award and won a paycheck for $5,500!!
Dean Tuftin's exceptional 3YO's talent and mind match his stellar pedigree... HICKORYS HOLLY TIME x LIL MISS SHINEY CHEX by Shining Spark– both phenomenal cow horses and leading producers for Dean's program!
Thank you DT HORSES, LLC and Andrea Fappani.... you are doing and outstanding job!

09/25/2024

Counting down the days until the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity starts! We are proud to be an NRCHA sponsor for over 20 years.

09/11/2024

I read my first AQHA Journal when I was a freshman in college at CAL Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA … it was that introduction to the American Quarter Horse that changed the trajectory of my life with horses. Lucky me! Today, my involvement with AQHA continues— they keep expanding their programs, the possibilities, their presence and honoring the great horses.

09/08/2024

Thank You to all of my friends that contributed to and supported this great honor for SHINING SPARK. It’s truly remarkable to breed, raise, show and honor the life of SHINING SPARK, however, it’s the result of many people who had a profound impact on his success that have made this possible. AQHA HALL OF FAME, class of 2024.

09/08/2024

Shining Spark, AQHA Hall of Fame 2024

09/08/2024

The past two days marked the 2024 AQHA Hall of Fame celebration, a ceremony dedicated to honoring the most influential and esteemed members and horses in the equine community. It was a profound honor for SHINING SPARK to be inducted into the Class of 2024, joining his dam, DIAMONDS SPARKLE and myself in the prestigious AQHA Hall of Fame.
Having my family and friends gather this weekend in Amarillo, Texas, to celebrate this honor was truly special. Their contributions to SHINING SPARK's life and career have been invaluable, and it reaffirmed my belief that success is a team effort. I extend my heartfelt thanks to my remarkable team and to the AQHA for their dedication in making this Hall of Fame induction an unforgettable experience.
I also wish to congratulate the five other inductees and their families. Their lifetime achievements have been nothing short of outstanding, and they deserve recognition for their remarkable contributions to the equine world.

Class of 2024
SHINING SPARK
BLUE VALENTINE
FRENCHMANS GUY
PAUL C. JONES
DR. JIM HEIRD
J.D. YATES

09/06/2024

DIAMONDS SPARKLE & SHINING SPARK– will always be together at the AQHA Hall of Fame & Museum.

The American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Induction and Reunion Celebration welcomes the Class of 2024 and their guests beginning Friday, Sept 6 in Amarillo, Texas.
🌹Fireside Chat with Hall of Fame members and new inductees
🌹Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Dedication and museum exhibit
unveiling American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
🌹AQHA Golf Classic & America's Horse in Art Show & Sale
Class of 2024
🌹SHINING SPARK
BLUE VALENTINE
FRENCHMANS GUY
PAUL C. JONES
DR. JIM HEIRD
J.D. YATES