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In Loving Memory of Hot Ones Only
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of the legendary stallion Hot Ones Only – a true icon in the performance horse world. A massive loss to the industry, Hot Ones Only leaves behind an incredible legacy that will forever be remembered.
Hot Ones Only was a force in the show ring and beyond. As the ONLY stallion to be a Nine-Time World Champion and Thirteen-Time Congress Champion, he made his mark as the highest money-earning Hunter Under Saddle stallion, with lifetime earnings over $100,000. His influence on the industry is immeasurable, having sired over $500,000 in progeny earnings, and his offspring continue to carry on his remarkable bloodlines and legacy.
Not only was he an extraordinary performer, but he was also the all-time leading performance stallion in history. His accomplishments speak for themselves:
- 9-Time AQHA World Champion (the most of any stallion in history!)
- 13-Time Congress Champion
- Over $100,000 in earnings
- The All-Time Leading Hunter Under Saddle Money Earning Stallion
Throughout his illustrious career, Hot Ones Only claimed numerous prestigious titles, including:
- 2013 Congress Champion – Senior Hunter Under Saddle
- 2013 Congress Champion – Senior Pleasure Driving
- 2010 World Champion Amateur Hunter Under Saddle
- 2010 World Champion Junior Pleasure Driving
- 2009 World Champion Junior Hunter Under Saddle
- 2009 World Champion Amateur Pleasure Driving
- Multiple Congress Championships across various divisions and age groups
His legacy also includes a long list of top progeny, many of whom followed in his footsteps, achieving great success in their own right.
Bred by David D. James of Wayne, Oklahoma, and owned by Christi Christensen of Aubrey, TX, Hot Ones Only was sired by the legendary Invitation Only and out of the Thoroughbred mare Hot Shot Hit. His impact on the industry was further amplified by his tenure at Highpoint Performance Horses, where his talent was celebrated by all who had the honor of working with him.
Hot Ones Only was not only a champion in the arena, but a beloved member of the family to all who knew him. His personality, his power in the show ring, and his lasting influence on the breeding world will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace, Hot Ones Only. You will forever be remembered as one of the greatest of all time.
