1996 Bay Quarter Horse (AQHA ) Stallion, 15.1h
Potential Investment x Miss Surely Bars (Sure Intimidation)
In loving memory of Certain Potential, 1996 – 2024. View obituary.
Owned by University of Florida
Genetics
5 Panel Negative
Fees
$1,500
Discounts for Previous Breeders, Great Mares, and Trainer Deals
Breeding
Frozen transported semen available
This stallion is available via ICSI3
1992 Brown Quarter Horse | 1987 Bay Quarter Horse $75,000 | ||
1986 Brown Quarter Horse $1,150 | |||
1990 Bay Quarter Horse $30,000 | 1980 Sorrel Quarter Horse | ||
1972 Brown Quarter Horse | |||
Super Sires Stallion of the Year Rankings
| #29 | 2025 Super Sires Stallion of the Year Ranking | 12 points |
Highlights
$49,742 in LTE
Outstanding Progeny sired by Certain Potential
| Horse | Info | Sire | Dam | |
 | A Certain Faith | 2006 Sorrel Mare | Certain Potential | Zip Be Easy |
 | A Certain Illusion | 2006 Sorrel Mare | Certain Potential | Uncork The Magic |
 | A Certain Vino | 2003 Sorrel Gelding | Certain Potential | Dotevita |
| A Cooki For Certain | 2002 Chestnut Mare | Certain Potential | Chips Original Cooki |
 | Another Certain Vino | 2013 Sorrel Mare | Certain Potential | Dotevita |
| Aviva For Certain | 2005 Mare | Certain Potential | |
| Certain Affair | 2006 Mare | Certain Potential | |
| Certain Lee The Best | 2017 Mare | Certain Potential | |
| Certain Mouseketeer | 2006 Mare | Certain Potential | |
| Certainly A Classic | 2002 Mare | Certain Potential | |
| Certainly A Hot One | 2009 Mare | Certain Potential | |
| Certainly A Jewel | 2013 Mare | Certain Potential | |
 | Certainly A Maiden | 2011 Sorrel Mare | Certain Potential | Maidens Investment |
 | Certainly A Vision | 2010 Sorrel Stallion | Certain Potential | Dotevita |
| Certainly Classie | 2011 Mare | Certain Potential | |
| Certainly Inspired | 2007 Brown Mare | Certain Potential | Weretalkinradical |
| Certainly Its Luv | 2012 Mare | Certain Potential | |
| Certainly Spicy Hot | 2011 Bay Mare | Certain Potential | Born Spicy Hot |
| Certainly Starstruck | 2010 Brown Mare | Certain Potential | Weretalkinradical |
| Crystals Legacy | 2005 Mare | Certain Potential | |
 | Did It For A Cookie | 2012 Chestnut Mare | Certain Potential | Shesa Hot Cookie |
| Festive For Certain | 2007 Mare | Certain Potential | |
| Fired Up Potential | 2012 Mare | Certain Potential | |
| Goodness Gracious Me | 2010 Red Roan Mare | Certain Potential | Genuine Goodbar |
 | Hes A Cool Hotrod | 2004 Bay Stallion | Certain Potential | EBG Prissy Lady |
| Im Certainly Flashy | 2008 Mare | Certain Potential | |
| Naughty For Certain | 2008 Mare | Certain Potential | |
 | Nite Moves | 2009 Sorrel Stallion | Certain Potential | Dotevita |
 | Nuthermousenthehouse | 2002 Dun Mare | Certain Potential | The Mouse Is Talkin |
 | Potential Diva | 2000 Sorrel Mare | Certain Potential | Dotevita |
| RR Certainly A Lady | 2017 Sorrel Mare | Certain Potential | Cool Lookin Lady |
| RR Dreams Come True | 2013 Mare | Certain Potential | |
| SL That Certain Look | 2007 Black Mare | Certain Potential | Lookin Hotin Leather |
| UF A Certain Star | 2009 Sorrel Gelding | Certain Potential | Prissy Legs |
| UF Certain Beauty | 2007 Mare | Certain Potential | |
| UF Certainly a Priss | 2008 Sorrel Mare | Certain Potential | Prissy Legs |
| UNK | 2004 Bay Stallion | Certain Potential | EBG Prissy Lady |
| Who Could Be Certain | 2008 Mare | Certain Potential | |
| Whos On Fire Now | 2012 Mare | Certain Potential | |
| Wild Gypsy Soule | Mare | Certain Potential | Ima Shady Amiga |
| Zippos Certain Time | 2005 Mare | Certain Potential | |
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3 Breeding services are offered through Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). ICSI is a specialized procedure commonly utilized in human infertility treatments, particularly when addressing male fertility challenges during in vitro fertilization (IVF). It involves the direct injection of sperm into an egg to facilitate conception, potentially leading to a successful pregnancy following embryo transfer. It is important to note that StallionCompare.com, by providing this information, does not guarantee or warrant any specific outcome or success with ICSI. The details about the availability of the stallion via ICSI are subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the breeding agreement between the interested party and the respective breeding manager and/or stallion owner. For accurate and comprehensive information, individuals are encouraged to contact the stallion owner and/or breeding manager directly to discuss the specific details of the ICSI services provided.
