Blazing Hot’s impact on the show horse industry is immeasurable. From his early days as a hopeful prospect to becoming one of the all-time leading sires in AQHA history and an NSBA Hall of Famer, Blazing Hot – a 1992 bay stallion by Hotrodders Jet Set, has left an indelible mark that continues to influence the world of Western Pleasure and beyond.
The Start of a Storied Career
Blazing Hot’s career as a show horse was nothing short of spectacular. He was a three-time Congress Champion – never placing lower than 5th any time he was exhibited at the Congress. He was also a two-time AQHA World Champion in Western Pleasure & Western Riding. He earned more than $37,000, a Superior in Western Pleasure, 83 Western Pleasure (L3) points, 13.5 Western Riding (L3) points, and 2.5 Halter (L3) points in open events. A comprehensive list of his impressive accomplishments, below:
- Earner of $37,755; NSBA Hall of Fame and 99 AQHA points
- 1994 Congress Open Western Pleasure Futurity Champion
- 1995 Congress 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Champion
- 1995 5th AQHA High Point Junior Western Pleasure
- 1995 Congress 3-Year-Old Limited Open Western Pleasure Champion
- 1995 4th AQHA World Junior Western Pleasure
- 1995 Dixie National Stock Show 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Champion
- 1995 Dixie National Stock Show Junior Western Pleasure Champion
- 1995 NSBA Year-End 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Reserve Champion
- 1996 AQHA World Champion Junior Western Pleasure Horse
- 1996 AQHA World Champion Junior Western Riding Horse
- 1996 Congress Junior Western Pleasure Reserve Champion
- 1996 3rd Congress Open Western Pleasure Maturity
- 1996 4th Congress Junior Open Western Riding
The Legendary Sire: $3.75 Million and Counting
Though it has been years since his passing, he continues to top the All-Time AQHA and NSBA sire lists, including:
- #4 All-Time AQHA Sire of Western Pleasure money-earners
- #4 All-Time AQHA Sire of Western All-Around money-earners
- #8 All-Time AQHA Western Pleasure Broodmare Sire of money-earners
- #7 All-Time AQHA Broodmare Sire of Western All-Around money-earners
And impressively, especially a western pleasure sire…
- #30 All-Time AQHA Sire of Hunter Under Saddle money-earners
- #31 All-Time AQHA Sire of English All-Around money-earners
As one of the top sires in AQHA history, Blazing Hot’s offspring have carried on his legacy in spectacular fashion. With more than $3.75+ million in AQHA progeny earnings, 711 money-earners, and 697 AQHA point-earners, his foals continue to excel in the show ring. He’s a sire of World Champions, Congress Champions, and NSBA World Champions, with several of his progeny earning superior titles across Western Pleasure, Western Riding, and beyond.
Notable offspring like Sure Am Hot, Blazinmytroublesaway, Blazing Hot Cookies, Hot N Blazing, Extremely Hot Chips, and VS Code Red not only brought home numerous titles but have also secured their place in the history of AQHA as some of the best in their disciplines. Blazing Hot’s genetic influence is woven into the fabric of the top performers in today’s Western Pleasure and breeding circles.
Many of these great crosses on a variety of mare lines resulted in some of the industry’s top competitors. Blazing Hot and Born Lopin is considered one of the most magical crosses in AQHA history. This cross has produced Born To Be Blazing, 2004 AQHA World Champion Two Year Old Western Pleasure and 2005 Congress Junior Western Pleasure Champion; Hot Lopin Louise (below); Lady Born To Be Hot (below); Star Born Blazing, Congress Top Ten and World Show qualifier; and, A Slow Burn (below), to name a few.
The Top 15 of Blaze's Foals in Order of Monies Earned:
SURE AM HOT (Blazing Hot x Surely Sheza Zippo by Zippo Pine Bar)
$174,182 in LTE and 430 AQHA points
Reichert NSBA 2-Year-Old $250,000 Limited Open Western Pleasure Challenge Champion, AQHA Reserve World Champion Jr Western Pleasure, Reserve World Champion 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure, Congress Reserve Champion NSBA 2-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure, Open, Amateur, & Youth Superior Western Pleasure, Superior Western Riding
BLAZINMYTROUBLESAWAY (Blazing Hot x Really In Trouble by Trouble In Town)
$118,402 in LTE and 1,354.5 AQHA points
3X AQHYA World Western Riding Champion, Congress Reserve Champion, 2X World Champion Western Riding, Southern Belle Champion NSBA Breeders 3-Year-Old Novice Open Western Pleasure, Reichvert 3-Year-Old Novice Non-Pro Western Pleasure Champion, AQHA Youth Champion, AQHA High Point Performance Horse, AQHA Reserve High Point Performance Horse, AQHA Performance Champion, Superior Western Riding Open, Open & Youth Superior Western Pleasure, NSBA Horse of the Year
BLAZING HOT COOKIES (Blazing Hot x Cookie Leaguer by Zips Chocolate Chip)
$109,012 in LTE and 212 AQHA points
Reichert Celebration 3-Year-Old & Over Maiden Slot Western Pleasure Open Champion; Superior Western Pleasure
A SLOW BURN (Blazing Hot x Born Lopin by Zippo Pine Bar)
$108,049 in LTE and 112 AQHA points
AQHA Reserve World Champion 2-Year-Old NSBA Western Pleasure, Congress Champion 2-Year-Old Open Masters Western Pleasure
EXTREMELY HOT CHIPS (Blazing Hot x Miss Trophy Chip by Zips Chocolate Chip)
$90,785 in LTE and 256 AQHA points
AQHA Reserve World Champion Senior Western Pleasure Horse, NSBA World Champion 2yo Western Pleasure Intermediate Open, NSBA High Point 2yo Western Pleasure Intermediate Open Champion, North Carolina QHA Futurity Breeders 2yo Open Western Pleasure Champion, NSBA Breedership Western Pleasure Open Futurity Co-Champion, North Carolina QHA Futurity NSBA 2yo Open Western Pleasure Champion, Virginia QHA Futurity Breeders 2yo Open Western Pleasure Champion, NSBA World Reserve Champion 3yo Open Western Pleasure, NSBA High Point Junior Western Pleasure Champion, Congress Reserve Champion 3yo Limited Open Non-Pro Western Pleasure, Congress Champion 3yo Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure Futurity, Southern Belle Reserve Champion NSBA Futurity 3yo Open Western Pleasure, NSBA Breeders Champion 3yo Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure, Reichert Celebration NSBA 3yo Open Western Pleasure Co-Champion, Southern Belle Co-Reserve Futurity Champion NSBA 3yo Open Western Pleasure, Tom Powers Triple Challenge Reserve Champion 3yo Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure, Southern Belle Futurity NSBA Champion 3yo Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure, NSBA Breeders Championship Futurity Champion 3yo Int Non-Pro Western Pleasure, Reichert Celebration NSBA Co-Champion 3yo Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure, NSBA High Point 3yo Open Western Pleasure, 2X AQHA High Point Junior Western Pleasure Leader, Superior Western Pleasure, AQHA High Point Western Pleasure Stallion, NSBA HighPoint Junior Western Pleasure Reserve Chamion, NSBA Breeders Championship Futurity Champion 4yo Western Pleasure Open, NSBA World Champion Senior Western Pleasure,NSBA World Reserve Champion Open Western Pleasure Maturity, AQHA High Point Western Pleasure Open Stallion Leader, AQHA Reserve World Champion Senior Western Pleasure Horse, AQHA Reserve World Champion Senior Western Pleasure Horse, Congress Reserve Champion Senior Western Pleasure, Southern Belle / AQHA World Show Senior Western Pleasure Champion, Southern Belle / AQHA World Show Senior Western Pleasure Sire Award, AQHA 2X Amateur Performance ROM
BLONDES ARE HOT (Blazing Hot x Promise Me Memories by Zippo Pine Bar)
$76,710 in LTE and 556.5 AQHA points
AQHA High Point Western Pleasure Champion, Superior Western Pleasure
COOL BLAZING LADY (Blazing Hot x Cool Lookin Lady by Dont Skip Zip)
$65,167 in LTE and 378 AQHA points
Congress 2-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure Stakes Champion, NSBA Select World Champion Amateur Western Pleasure. Congress Champion Junior Western Pleasure, NSBA World Reserve Champion 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure, Superior Western Pleasure
SHES BLAZIN TRAILS (Blazing Hot x Holly Mac Reynolds by Mr Mac Reynolds)
$64,009 in LTE and 150.5 AQHA points
AQHA Reserve World Champion 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure Horse, Superior Western Pleasure
WE BE BLAZIN (Blazing Hot x Favor Time by Skip N Time)
$63,555 in LTE
AQHA High Point All-Around Amateur
I LIKE HOT CHIPS (Blazing Hot x Chip Appeal by Zips Chocolate Chip)
$62,489 in LTE and 361 AQHA points
AQHA World Champion 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure Horse, Superior Western Pleasure
HOT LOPIN LOUISE (Blazing Hot x Born Lopin by Zippo Pine Bar)
$58,193 in LTE and 181 AQHA points
Congress Champion Open Western Pleasure Derby, Congress Champion Open Western Pleasure, Congress Champion Limited Western Pleasure, Superior Open & Amateur Western Pleasure, 2005 NSBA Horse of the Year, Multiple Congress Champion Producer, Producer of Earners in Excess of $200,000
VS CODE RED (Blazing Hot x Vital Signs Are Good by Zippos Mr Good Bar)
$57,669 in LTE and 109 AQHA points
NSBA World Champion Junior Western Riding Horse, Congress Champion Open Western Pleasure Futurity, Congress Champion Limited Open Western Pleasure Futurity, Congress Champion 2-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure, NSBA Breeders Championship Co-Reserve Champion 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure Futurity, Congress Champion Junior Western Riding, Congress Champion Green Open Western Riding, NSBA High Point 3-4-Year-Old Open Western Riding Champion, NSBA High Point 5-Year-Old Open Western Riding Champion, NSBA High Point Junior Western Riding Reserve Champion, AQHA High Point Amateur Western Riding Leader, AQHA High Point Western Riding Stallion Leader, Sire of Progeny Earning $1.79+ Million, Sire of 43k+ AQHA Points
HOT LITTLE MAMA (Blazing Hot x Talk To Me Vicky by Sweet Talkin Chip)
$49,964 in LTE
Congress 2-Year-Old Masters Western Pleasure Reserve Champion, Southern Belle NSBA Champion 3-Year-Old Open and Limited Non-Pro Western Pleasure, Southern Belle Chamion Invitational Breeders 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure, 2015 NSBA #1 Leading Dam, Dam of KM Best Dressed, KM Best in Line, KM Hot Mama, KM Suddenly Hot, KM The Best Yet, Momma Knows Best, and Suddenly a Hotty
TROUBLES A BLAZIN (Blazing Hot x Really In Trouble by Trouble In Town)
$47,662 in LTE and 159.5 AQHA points
NSBA Reserve World Champion 2-Year-Old Int. Open Western Pleasure Horse, Superior Amateur Western Pleasure, Multiple World Champion, Congress Champion, and NSBA World Champion Producer, Dam of Hez Blazin Trouble, Best Ticket N Town, No Doubt Im Trouble, and Best Game In Town
HOT N BLAZING (Blazing Hot x Zippos Baby Jane by Zippo Pine Three)
$40,110 in LTE and 332 AQHA points
AQHA World Champion Junior Hunter Under Saddle Horse, Southern Belle Invitational 2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Reserve Champion, Congress Junior Open Western Riding Champion, Congress Junior Hunter Under Saddle Champion, Congress Limited Open Hunter Under Saddle Maturity Champion, AQHA Reserve World Champion Junior Western Riding Horse, Congress Amateur Hunter Under Saddle Reserve Champion, $1.4 Million Dollar Sire, Progeny have earned over 25,000 AQHA points, #2 All-Time Leading Sire of English All-Around & Hunter Under Saddle money-earners; AQHA #2 All-Time Leading Sire of Hunter Under Saddle PointEarners; an AQHA Top 10 All-Time Sire of English All-Around Point-Earners
Blazing Hot and Joan Logan Smith: A Special Connection
Blazing Hot’s story is closely tied with that of Joan Logan Smith, who played an instrumental role in shaping his success. Under Smith’s careful management and guidance, Blazing Hot became the cornerstone of a breeding program that redefined the AQHA Western Pleasure discipline. Joan’s vision and expertise turned Blazing Hot into one of the most sought-after stallions of his time as a breeding sire.
Their connection was unique, with Joan Logan Smith recognizing Blazing Hot’s exceptional talents early on and working to showcase his potential both in the arena and in the breeding shed. Her contributions were key to making Blazing Hot a success, and his accomplishments reflect not only his natural ability but also her commitment to breeding excellence.
The success of Blazing Hot would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts of Robbie Schroeder, a key figure in Blazing Hot’s journey. As Blazing Hot’s longtime trainer and rider, Robbie Schroeder played an integral role in the stallion’s dominance in the show pen. With his precise training, Schroeder helped shape Blazing Hot into the legendary competitor he became, ensuring that the stallion’s natural ability was harnessed to its fullest potential.
The Continued Impact of Blazing Hot’s Legacy
Even in his passing in 2019, Blazing Hot’s legacy lives on. His progeny continue to excel at major events, with his bloodlines being synonymous with top-tier Western Pleasure competitors. The stallion’s influence reaches far beyond his own career, as many of his sons and daughters carry his traits and attributes into their own show and breeding careers. Breeders and competitors alike still seek out his genetic influence, knowing the high level of performance and consistency it brings to their programs.
Blazing Hot’s legacy is not confined to the breeding shed or the show ring, but instead, it has transcended time. His ability to shape the future of Western Pleasure horses, through his own accomplishments and those of his progeny, ensures that his story will be remembered for generations to come.
Blazing Hot’s impact on the show horse world is more than just about titles and accolades—it’s about the legacy he leaves behind. As a World Champion, a leading sire, and a beloved figure in the industry, Blazing Hot represents the pinnacle of what it means to be a true show horse legend.
For those who had the privilege of seeing him compete or working with his progeny, Blazing Hot will forever remain a symbol of excellence. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations of horse enthusiasts, breeders, and competitors. His story is one of success, dedication, and a passion for the sport that has inspired many to follow in his wake.
Blazing Hot’s contributions to the world of breeding continue to be felt today. For breeders seeking to enhance their programs with a stallion whose progeny continue to excel, Blazing Hot is still available via frozen semen. His lines remain the backbone of countless champions and future stars in the ring and breeding shed. With his bloodlines, breeders can rest assured that they are adding the legacy of one of the greatest stallions of all time to their breeding programs.
Natashya V.
Founder, StallionCompare.com | Creative Director
Natashya, the founder of StallionCompare.com, is a dynamic force in both the equine and creative industries. As a lifelong equestrian, Natashya’s journey with horses began with Quarter Horses in her hometown in British Columbia, Canada. During her college years she took a brief (and eye opening) hiatus from Quarter Horses to work in the Thoroughbred industry – returning to the AQHA circuit as a young adult. Natashya was also able to reconnect with the quarter horse industry through design. She worked with former owners of Pleasurehorse.com and Show Horse Today on their design needs prior to Robyn Duplisea purchasing the business. Natashya also worked at Horse Canada (HPG) as the Creative Director for many monthly, quarterly, and annual equine magazines. Her passion (read: obsession) for breeding, genetics, and equine pedigrees ran ever-increasingly deep, which lead her to create StallionCompare.com.
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