Shining
Mountain Thoroughbreds stands one of the best bred Thoroughbred
stallions in the northwestern United States. By the excellent sire and sire of sires MEADOWLAKE, Montbretia is the first foal out of Runaway Cherokee, a winning, stakes placed full sister to champion sprinter and 2-year-old champion siring sire CHEROKEE RUN. Purchased by John Ferguson for $270,000 at the Keeneland September sale, Montbretia was the second highest priced MEADOWLAKE yearling sold at public auction in 2001.
Racing for Sheik Mohammed, he broke his maiden at second asking in a maiden special weight at Del Mar, completing 6.5 furlongs in 1:16.29.
Throughout
his career he continued to show excellent speed, consistently
running splits of 22, 44, 1:09 and 1:21 and change. He was retired
due to a wrap bowed tendon with a record of 9-1-4-0 and earnings
of $68,480. This beautifully conformed, perfectly balanced, flashy stallion's first foals are 2 year olds of 2009. Standing 16 hands and weighing 1250 pounds, Montbretia passes on his fabulous disposition, amazing athleticism, and stunning good looks to his offspring. His foals show outstanding potential both for the race track and performance arena. He crosses well on all breeds and types of mare.
By MEADOWLAKE (1983), black type winner of 3 races, 2 and 3, $308,580, Arlington-Washington Futurity -G1. Sire of 16 crops, 773 foals, 584 starters, 50 black type winners, 463 winners, $41,855,581 Out of a Mare by RUNAWAY GROOM (1979) Champion, $347,537. Sire of 206 producing daughters, 700 foals, 23 black type winners.
The owners of all horses boarded at Shining Mountain Thoroughbreds have unlimited access to our 100 by 150 indoor arena. There is also easy access to many mountain and wilderness trails as well as some fairly quiet roads that may also be explored. The indoor arena is also open to the general public for a small fee. Clinicians and groups are welcome.
Frankly Unbridled $7500 - 2004 dark bay or brown Thoroughbred gelding standing 16 hands and weighing approximately 1200 pounds. By Unbridled Desire out of S. M. Fran by Dr. Carter, Frank is a horse who is ready to go! This horse is eager to learn and loves a new challenge. Solid riders could take this horse and soar through eventing or dressage levels. His athletic build lends itself to endless possibilities. He has leaped from a green horse to 1st level dressage in just one year. A typical ride on Frank is a batch of new tricks he’s ready to try- his lateral work takes new strides weekly, and his gaits are powerfully smooth! He is ready for a rider who wants to go places in the sport horse world. 16 hands, 1250# beautiful confirmation.
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Lasting Desire $5000 - 2006 chestnut Thoroughbred gelding standing 16.1 hands and weighing 1150 pounds. By a son of Unbridled out of a Dr. Carter mare, this handsome gelding is from a family of winners both on the race track and in the show ring and in eventing. He is going very nicely under saddle and would be an outstanding show or eventing prospect. Soft mouth, very smooth gaits, no vices.