Certain Potential, 1996 bay Quarter Horse stallion

Certain Potential

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

Stud fee

$1,500

Discounts for Previous Breeders, Great Mares, and Trainer Deals

Genetics

  • 5 Panel Negative

Stallion Overview

Genetics

5 Panel Negative

  • HYPP N/N
  • PSSM N/N
  • HERDA N/N
  • GBED N/N
  • MH N/N

Breeding

Frozen transported semen available
This stallion is available via ICSI3

Pedigree

Four-generation pedigree

Contact details

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Kim Dean

  • Breeding manager

The Breeding Barn

  • Standing at

Whitesboro, TX · United States

University of Florida

  • Owner(s)

Super Sires Stallion of the Year Rankings

Highlights

$49,742 in LTE

  • Southern Belle 2yo OP Western Pleasure Champion
  • Superior Western Pleasure
  • Sire of World Champion Jr Western Pleasure
  • Sire of 33 World & Reserve World Champions
  • Total Offspring Earnings: $2,484,275
  • Total AQHA Points Earned: 47,160
  • Number of AQHA Point-Earners: 334
  • Average AQHA Points Earned per Point-Earner: 141
  • Total AQHA Superior Awards Earned: 148
  • Total AQHA ROM Awards Earned: 560
  • AQHA Champion Awards Earned: 42
  • AQHA World Champions: 7
  • AQHA Reserve World Champions: 6
  • AQHA World Championships: 22
  • AQHA Reserve World Championships: 11

Outstanding Progeny sired by Certain Potential

HorseInfoSireDam
A Certain Diva2004 Bay Mare Certain PotentialDotevita
A Certain Faith2006 Sorrel Mare Certain PotentialZip Be Easy
A Certain Illusion, 2006 sorrel mare by Certain Potential A Certain Illusion2006 Sorrel Mare Certain PotentialUncork The Magic
A Certain Vino, 2003 brown gelding by Certain Potential A Certain Vino2003 Brown Gelding Certain PotentialDotevita
A Cooki For Certain2002 Chestnut Mare Certain PotentialChips Original Cooki
Another Certain Vino, 2013 black mare by Certain Potential Another Certain Vino2013 Black Mare Certain PotentialDotevita
Aviva For Certain2005 Sorrel Mare Certain Potential
Certain Affair2006 Sorrel Mare Certain Potential
Certain Lee The Best, 2017 bay mare by Certain Potential Certain Lee The Best2017 Bay Mare Certain PotentialConsider Me Best
Certain Mouseketeer2006 Chestnut Mare Certain Potential
Certainly A Classic2002 Bay Mare Certain Potential
Certainly A Hot Lady2010 Brown Mare Certain PotentialLady Born to Be Hot
Certainly A Hot One2009 Sorrel Mare Certain Potential
Certainly A Jewel2013 Bay Mare Certain Potential
Certainly A Maiden, 2011 chestnut mare by Certain Potential Certainly A Maiden2011 Chestnut Mare Certain PotentialMaidens Investment
Certainly A Vision, 2010 sorrel Quarter Horse stallion Certainly A Vision2010 Sorrel Stallion Certain PotentialDotevita
Certainly Classie2011 Bay Mare Certain Potential
Certainly Inspired2007 Brown Mare Certain PotentialWeretalkinradical
Certainly Its Luv2012 Sorrel Mare Certain Potential
Certainly Spicy Hot2011 Bay Mare Certain PotentialBorn Spicy Hot
Certainly Starstruck2010 Sorrel Mare Certain PotentialWeretalkinradical
Crystals Legacy2005 Brown Mare Certain PotentialCrystal Affair
Did It For A Cookie, 2012 chestnut mare by Certain Potential Did It For A Cookie2012 Chestnut Mare Certain PotentialShesa Hot Cookie
Fancy Nancie2013 Black Mare Certain PotentialRadically Fired Up
Festive For Certain2007 Chestnut Mare Certain Potential
Fired Up Potential2012 Black Mare Certain Potential
Goodness Gracious Me2010 Red Roan Mare Certain PotentialGenuine Goodbar
Hes A Cool Hotrod, 2004 chestnut overo Quarter Horse stallion Hes A Cool Hotrod2004 Chestnut Overo Stallion Certain PotentialEBG Prissy Lady
Im Certainly Flashy2008 Sorrel Mare Certain Potential
Its Certainly Time2002 Black Mare Certain PotentialScotch N Whisky Time
Naughty For Certain2008 Sorrel Mare Certain Potential
Nite Moves, 2009 black Quarter Horse stallion Nite Moves2009 Black Stallion Certain PotentialDotevita
Nuthermousenthehouse, 2002 bay dun mare by Certain Potential Nuthermousenthehouse2002 Bay Dun Mare Certain PotentialThe Mouse Is Talkin
Potential Diva, 2000 bay mare by Certain Potential Potential Diva2000 Bay Mare Certain PotentialDotevita
RR Certainly A Lady2017 Sorrel Mare Certain PotentialCool Lookin Lady
RR Dreams Come True2013 Bay Mare Certain Potential
Return to Radical2011 Bay Mare Certain PotentialWeretalkinradical
SL That Certain Look2007 Bay Mare Certain PotentialLookin Hotin Leather
UF A Certain Star2009 Chestnut Gelding Certain PotentialPrissy Legs
UF Certain Beauty2007 Bay Mare Certain Potential
UF Certainly a Priss2008 Bay Mare Certain PotentialPrissy Legs
UF Secret Potiential2003 Bay Mare Certain PotentialDont Tell Mom
UNK2004 Chestnut Overo Stallion Certain PotentialEBG Prissy Lady
Viva La Certain2006 Bay Mare Certain PotentialDotevita
Who Could Be Certain2008 Bay Mare Certain Potential
Whos On Fire Now2012 Bay Mare Certain Potential
Wild Gypsy SouleMare Certain PotentialIma Shady Amiga
Zippos Certain Time2005 Sorrel Mare Certain Potential

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Description

Certain Potential is a 1996 bay Quarter Horse stallion, registered AQHA and standing 15.1 hands. He is by Potential Investment (by Principle Investment) and out of Miss Surely Bars, a daughter of Sure Intimidation. He stands at The Breeding Barn in Whitesboro, Texas, for a $1,500 USD stud fee. Listed breeding terms: Discounts for Previous Breeders, Great Mares, and Trainer Deals. He is owned by University of Florida, with Kim Dean as breeding manager. Breedings are available by frozen transported semen and ICSI.

Highlights listed for Certain Potential: Southern Belle 2yo OP Western Pleasure Champion; Superior Western Pleasure; Sire of World Champion Jr Western Pleasure; Sire of 33 World & Reserve World Champions; Total Offspring Earnings: $2,484,275; Total AQHA Points Earned: 47,160; Number of AQHA Point-Earners: 334; Average AQHA Points Earned per Point-Earner: 141; Total AQHA Superior Awards Earned: 148; Total AQHA ROM Awards Earned: 560; AQHA Champion Awards Earned: 42; AQHA World Champions: 7; AQHA Reserve World Champions: 6; AQHA World Championships: 22; AQHA Reserve World Championships: 11. His lifetime earnings are recorded at $49,742 USD. In the Super Sires program, Certain Potential finished 29th in 2025 (12 points). StallionCompare lists 48 recorded offspring by Certain Potential, 3 of them with recorded earnings totalling $221,417 USD. His top earners: Certainly Inspired ($165,879 USD), A Certain Illusion ($50,000 USD) and Nuthermousenthehouse ($5,538 USD).

Certain Potential tests N/N for HYPP, PSSM, HERDA, GBED and MH.

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Frequently asked questions about Certain Potential

What is Certain Potential's stud fee?

Certain Potential's stud fee is $1,500 USD. Listed terms: Discounts for Previous Breeders, Great Mares, and Trainer Deals.

Where does Certain Potential stand?

Certain Potential stands at The Breeding Barn, 413 N Union, Whitesboro, TX 76273, United States. Breeding is managed by Kim Dean. He is owned by University of Florida.

Who are Certain Potential's sire and dam?

Certain Potential is by Potential Investment (by Principle Investment) and out of Miss Surely Bars, a daughter of Sure Intimidation.

How is Certain Potential available for breeding?

Breedings are available by frozen transported semen and ICSI.

How have Certain Potential's offspring performed?

StallionCompare lists 48 recorded offspring by Certain Potential, 3 with recorded earnings totalling $221,417 USD. His top earners are Certainly Inspired ($165,879 USD), A Certain Illusion ($50,000 USD) and Nuthermousenthehouse ($5,538 USD).

What is Certain Potential's show record?

Highlights listed for Certain Potential: Southern Belle 2yo OP Western Pleasure Champion; Superior Western Pleasure; Sire of World Champion Jr Western Pleasure; Sire of 33 World & Reserve World Champions; Total Offspring Earnings: $2,484,275; Total AQHA Points Earned: 47,160; Number of AQHA Point-Earners: 334; Average AQHA Points Earned per Point-Earner: 141; Total AQHA Superior Awards Earned: 148; Total AQHA ROM Awards Earned: 560; AQHA Champion Awards Earned: 42; AQHA World Champions: 7; AQHA Reserve World Champions: 6; AQHA World Championships: 22; AQHA Reserve World Championships: 11. His lifetime earnings are recorded at $49,742 USD.

How does Certain Potential rank in Super Sires?

In the Super Sires program, Certain Potential finished 29th in 2025 (12 points).

What are Certain Potential's genetic test results?

Certain Potential tests N/N for HYPP, PSSM, HERDA, GBED and MH.

What colour is Certain Potential, and when was he foaled?

Certain Potential is a bay Quarter Horse foaled in 1996. He stands 15.1 hands. He is registered AQHA .

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, 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.

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