With deep sadness, we mark the passing of Big Chex To Cash — a phenomenal show horse, a proven sire, and a truly special soul. Bred by Hilldale Farm and cherished by Silver Spurs Equine, he was more than a headline of wins and earnings; he was a partner and a presence who made every day in the barn and every mile of desert trail feel unforgettable.
A gifted competitor with over $200,000 won, Big Chex To Cash brought grit, style, and consistency to the pen. As a sire, his impact grew even larger: $1.36 million+ in offspring earnings, 473 AQHA foals, 163 RGP money-earners, and 66 AQHA point-earners—athletes noted for their minds, manoeuvres, and longevity. Among his get are standouts such as:
- Cashing Black Chex – $168,897; 3rd NRHA Open Futurity
- Big Creme Chic – $90,151 & 52 AQHA points; AQHA World Champion Amateur Reining, Superior Amateur Reining
- Time To Mark Big – $55,013; 3rd European NRHA Open Futurity
- Big Fat – $44,019; Italian RHA Open Futurity Reserve Champion
- Gunners Big Chex (P) – $39,896; NRHA Germany 4-Year-Old Breeders Open Futurity Champion
- Whizen Big Chex – $14,424 & 256 AQHA points; AQHA Reserve World Champion Junior Ranch Riding, Superior Reining
Yet the stories most often told are the quiet ones—the hours Michael and Big Chex to Cash spent exploring the Arizona desert, the soft eye in the cross-ties, the way he met a challenge with try and a rider with trust. He was a barn favourite because he made people better—riders, horsemen, and friends.
To Silver Spurs Equine, to everyone who believed in him, and to the many riders guided by his sons and daughters—please accept our heartfelt condolences. The mark he leaves on reining and ranch arenas around the world is indelible; the mark he leaves on the people who loved him is even deeper.
🤍 Run free, Big Chex. Thank you for the wins, the lessons, and the miles. You will be profoundly missed and forever honoured.