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NCHA Open Futurity Champion Dies at 26
Moncrief Quarter Horses announced Friday, June 6 that Royal Fletch had been laid to rest at the age of 26 at the ranch in Aledo, Texas. Bred by the Royal Blue Dually Partnership, the 1997 chestnut stallion was sired by NCHA Open and Non-Pro World Champion Cutting horse Jae Bar Fletch ($425,122) and out of the daughter of #1 All-Time Leading Cutting Producer Royal Blue Boon.
Genetic Health
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Hollywood Gold
6666 Ranch foundation stallion, Hollywood Gold continues to appear in the pedigrees of some of the top horses in the AQHA record books.
Grade 1 Performer and Grade 1 Stakes Sire Captain Courage Euthanized
GUTHRIE, TEXAS – JANUARY 31, 2023 – Four Sixes Ranch announced Captain Courage was euthanized today (January 31) due to severe osteoarthritis in his stifles. The grade 1 performing son of Champion Mr Jess Perry won or placed in eight of his 11 career starts while...
Dr. Glenn Paul Blodgett Obituary
A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2023 at 2 p.m. in the Round Up Inn Room at the Amon Carter Exhibit Hall at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following: American Quarter Horse...
XIT Ranch Acquires Renowned Stallion Kit Kat Sugar
Kit Kat Sugar to stand at the Four Sixes Ranch in 2023! CHANNING, TEXAS, September 2, 2022 – The historic XIT Ranch has acquired 2008 stallion Kit Kat Sugar. The ranch, based in Channing, Texas, with equine operations in La Veta, Colorado, once relegated to the...
6666 Ranch manager challenges Cattle U 2022 attendees to be proactive rather than reactive
By Lacey VilhauerAugust 17, 2022High Plains Journal High Plains Journal’s Cattle U & Trade Show brought cattle producers together Aug. 4 to 5 in Dodge City, Kansas—on the 150th anniversary year of the “Queen of Cowtowns.” Joe Leathers, general manager of the 6666...
H-E-B NAMES QUEST FOR TEXAS BEST FINALISTS, Dallas Smokey John’s A Finalist
By News StaffAugust 10, 2022Focus Daily News SAN ANTONIO– (August 10, 2022)– More than 500 Texans threw their hats into the ring submitting 564 products to H-E-B’s 2022 Quest for Texas Best competition. From coffee, cleaners, and confections, to salsas, salamis, and...
2022 Cattle U & Trade Show offers fun for the whole family
July 8, 2022 High Plains Journal By Lacey Vilhauer High Plains Journal is saddling up for a fourth Cattle U & Trade Show event to take place Aug. 4 to 5 at the United Wireless Arena in Dodge City, Kansas. Joe Leathers, general manager at the legendary 6666 Ranch...
AQHA VRH World Top Ranching Heritage-Bred Horses
Four American Quarter Horses were recognized as the Top Ranching Heritage-Bred Horses during the AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships and its concurrent events. Ranching Heritage Breeders are those operations that have steadfastly maintain the ranching...
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