Fortunateson, 2012 bay Quarter Horse stallion

Fortunateson

2012 Bay Quarter Horse (AQHA) Stallion, 16.0h

Blazing Hot x Choicetta Baretta (Zippo Pine Bar)

In loving memory of Fortunateson, 2012 – 2025. View obituary.

Owned by Sheri Kern-Gepp

Stud fee

$1,500

Stud fee includes non-refundable booking fee of $500

Genetics

  • 5 Panel Negative
  • GBED N/GBED

Stallion Overview

Genetics

5 Panel Negative

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

Colour tested: n/W13,n/W20

Breeding

  • US – Available in the United States

Cooled transported semen available

Pedigree

Four-generation pedigree

  • 37.5% Zippo Pine Bar
  • 18.75% Zippo Pat Bars
  • 18.75% Dollie Pine

Contact details

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Stephen Stephens

  • Breeding manager

Dry River Ranch Stallion Station

  • Standing at

Weatherford, TX · United States

Sheri Kern-Gepp

  • Owner(s)

Super Sires Stallion of the Year Rankings

Nominations

  • APHA Breeders' Trust logo
  • APHA Breeders' Futurity logo
  • NSBA Stallion Incentive Fund logo
  • NSBA Breeders' Championship Futurity logo
  • Super Sires logo
  • Premier Sires logo
  • Southern Belle Breeders' Futurity logo

Highlights

  • NSBA World Champion Sr Green Trail
  • Congress Reserve Champion
  • AQHA Superior Trail
  • AQHA Superior L1 Trail
  • AQHA Superior L1 Western Riding
  • AQHA Superior English
  • Nearly 500 AQHA Points in HUS, Trail, Western Riding, and Performance Halter
  • 2024 Congress Top Fifteen 6yo & Over Maturity Open Trail Stakes
  • 2024 Congress Reserve Champion L2 Senior Trail
  • 2024 Congress Reserve Champion NSBA L2 Senior Trail
  • 2024 AQHA World 3rd NSBA Senior L3 Western Riding
  • 2024 AQHA World Top 5 Senior L2 Western Riding

Progeny sired by Fortunateson

HorseInfoSireDam
Fortune Cookie2021 Bay Mare FortunatesonGood And Sleepy

Article Mentions

Sales Results

2024 Congress Super Sale Coverage

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Sales Results

2024 NSBA World Show Markel Insurance Yearling Sale

The 2024 NSBA World Show Markel Insurance Yearling Sale saw sales soar to $1.83 million, highlighting the industry’s most promising young horses. Our in-depth article showcases the top 10 sellers, including standout yearlings like ‘Extremely Snappy’ and ‘Leadin The Wayy.’ Explore the leading sires who dominated the sale and meet the future stars poised to make waves in the show ring. Don’t miss out on these remarkable equine prospects and the sires that are setting new standards in the industry.

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Results

PlaceEventClass NameExhibitorOwnerPointsEarnings
1 / 6 / 6 / 6 / 7 / 8 2025 FQHA FLORIDA GULF COAST SENIOR WESTERN RIDING - Level 2 CECILIA VATTEROTTWELLINGTON, FL (US) SHERI KERN-GEPPJENSEN BEACH, FL (US) 4-
1 2024 BIG A SENIOR TRAIL - Level 2 CECILIA VATTEROTTWELLINGTON, FL (US) SHERI KERN-GEPPJENSEN BEACH, FL (US) 7-
1 2019 NSBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Green Senior Trail Open -$1,200.00
2 2024 ALL AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE CONGRESS L2 Senior Trail Sponsored by The Equine Chronicle Cecilia Vatterott Wellington FL Sheri Kern-Gepp -$350.00
2 2024 ALL AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE CONGRESS NSBA L2 Senior Trail Cecilia Vatterott Wellington FL Sheri Kern-Gepp -$350.00
2 2024 ALL AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE CONGRESS Senior Trail Level 2 Open -$350.00
2 2024 BIG A PERFORMANCE HALTER STALLIONS CECILIA VATTEROTTWELLINGTON, FL (US) SHERI KERN-GEPPJENSEN BEACH, FL (US) --
2 2019 ALL AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE CONGRESS NSBA Senior Trail Level 1 Open -$350.00
2 2019 ALL AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE CONGRESS Senior Trail Level 1 Open -$350.00
3 2025 BIG A SENIOR WESTERN RIDING - Level 2 CECILIA VATTEROTTWELLINGTON, FL (US) SHERI KERN-GEPPJENSEN BEACH, FL (US) 1-
3 2025 FQHA FLORIDA GULF COAST 6-Year-Old & Over Western Riding Open -$462.00
3 / 6 / 8 2024 FLORIDA GOLD COAST CIRCUIT SENIOR WESTERN RIDING - Level 2 CECILIA VATTEROTTWELLINGTON, FL (US) SHERI KERN-GEPPJENSEN BEACH, FL (US) 1-
3 2024 THE CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Senior Trail Open -$12,500.00
3 2020 RIDERS CUP Senior Trail Open -$729.00
3 2019 FUN IN THE SUN Green Western Riding Open -$133.00
4 2020 AQHA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Senior Trail Level 2 Open -$1,878.00
4 2019 AQHA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Western Riding Stakes Level 1 Open -$457.00
5 2024 AQHA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW SENIOR WESTERN RIDING - Level 2 CECILIA VATTEROTTWELLINGTON, FL (US) SHERI KERN-GEPPJENSEN BEACH, FL (US) -$494.00
6 / 12 / 12 2025 FQHA FLORIDA GULF COAST SENIOR TRAIL - Level 2 CECILIA VATTEROTTWELLINGTON, FL (US) SHERI KERN-GEPPJENSEN BEACH, FL (US) 4-
7 2019 AQHA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW Trail Stakes Level 1 Open -$428.00
9 2024 NSBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Senior Trail Open -$578.00
9 2019 NSBA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Green Senior Western Riding Open -$195.00
15 2024 ALL AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE CONGRESS 6yo & Over Maturity Open Trail Stakes Limited NSBA -$216.00
15 2024 ALL AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE CONGRESS 6yo & Over Maturity Open Trail Stakes NSBA Presented by Susie Johns & Nothin But Nett Cecilia Vatterott Wellington FL Sheri Kern-Gepp -$216.34
2025 BIG A SENIOR TRAIL - Level 2 CECILIA VATTEROTTWELLINGTON, FL (US) SHERI KERN-GEPPJENSEN BEACH, FL (US) --
2024 AQHA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW SENIOR TRAIL - Level 2 CECILIA VATTEROTTWELLINGTON, FL (US) SHERI KERN-GEPPJENSEN BEACH, FL (US) --
2024 AQHA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW SENIOR TRAIL - Level 3 CECILIA VATTEROTTWELLINGTON, FL (US) SHERI KERN-GEPPJENSEN BEACH, FL (US) --
2024 AQHA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW SENIOR WESTERN RIDING - Level 3 CECILIA VATTEROTTWELLINGTON, FL (US) SHERI KERN-GEPPJENSEN BEACH, FL (US) --
2024 BIG A SENIOR WESTERN RIDING - Level 2 CECILIA VATTEROTTWELLINGTON, FL (US) SHERI KERN-GEPPJENSEN BEACH, FL (US) --

Description

Fortunateson is a 2012 bay Quarter Horse stallion, registered AQHA and standing 16.0 hands. He is by Blazing Hot (by Hotrodders Jet Set) and out of Choicetta Baretta, a daughter of Zippo Pine Bar. He stands at Dry River Ranch Stallion Station in Weatherford, Texas, for a $1,500 USD stud fee. Listed breeding terms: Stud fee includes non-refundable booking fee of $500. He is owned by Sheri Kern-Gepp, with Stephen Stephens as breeding manager. Breedings are available by cooled transported semen.

Highlights listed for Fortunateson: NSBA World Champion Sr Green Trail; Congress Reserve Champion; AQHA Superior Trail; AQHA Superior L1 Trail; AQHA Superior L1 Western Riding; AQHA Superior English; Nearly 500 AQHA Points in HUS, Trail, Western Riding, and Performance Halter; 2024 Congress Top Fifteen 6yo & Over Maturity Open Trail Stakes; 2024 Congress Reserve Champion L2 Senior Trail; 2024 Congress Reserve Champion NSBA L2 Senior Trail; 2024 AQHA World 3rd NSBA Senior L3 Western Riding; 2024 AQHA World Top 5 Senior L2 Western Riding. In the Super Sires program, Fortunateson finished 34th in 2024 (3 points) and 44th in 2025 (1 points). StallionCompare lists 1 recorded offspring by Fortunateson.

Fortunateson tests N/N for HYPP, PSSM, HERDA, MYHM and MH and N/GBED for GBED (a carrier). Colour testing: n/W13,n/W20. He is nominated to APHA Breeders' Trust, APHA Breeders' Futurity, NSBA Stallion Incentive Fund, NSBA Breeders' Championship Futurity, Super Sires, Premier Sires and Southern Belle Breeders' Futurity.

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Frequently asked questions about Fortunateson

What is Fortunateson's stud fee?

Fortunateson's stud fee is $1,500 USD. Listed terms: Stud fee includes non-refundable booking fee of $500.

Where does Fortunateson stand?

Fortunateson stands at Dry River Ranch Stallion Station, 2117 Old Dicey Road, Weatherford, TX 76085, United States. Breeding is managed by Stephen Stephens. He is owned by Sheri Kern-Gepp.

Who are Fortunateson's sire and dam?

Fortunateson is by Blazing Hot (by Hotrodders Jet Set) and out of Choicetta Baretta, a daughter of Zippo Pine Bar.

How is Fortunateson available for breeding?

Breedings are available by cooled transported semen.

How have Fortunateson's offspring performed?

StallionCompare lists 1 recorded offspring by Fortunateson.

What is Fortunateson's show record?

Highlights listed for Fortunateson: NSBA World Champion Sr Green Trail; Congress Reserve Champion; AQHA Superior Trail; AQHA Superior L1 Trail; AQHA Superior L1 Western Riding; AQHA Superior English; Nearly 500 AQHA Points in HUS, Trail, Western Riding, and Performance Halter; 2024 Congress Top Fifteen 6yo & Over Maturity Open Trail Stakes; 2024 Congress Reserve Champion L2 Senior Trail; 2024 Congress Reserve Champion NSBA L2 Senior Trail; 2024 AQHA World 3rd NSBA Senior L3 Western Riding; 2024 AQHA World Top 5 Senior L2 Western Riding.

How does Fortunateson rank in Super Sires?

In the Super Sires program, Fortunateson finished 34th in 2024 (3 points) and 44th in 2025 (1 points).

What are Fortunateson's genetic test results?

Fortunateson tests N/N for HYPP, PSSM, HERDA, MYHM and MH and N/GBED for GBED (a carrier). Colour testing: n/W13,n/W20.

Which programs is Fortunateson nominated to?

Fortunateson is nominated to APHA Breeders' Trust, APHA Breeders' Futurity, NSBA Stallion Incentive Fund, NSBA Breeders' Championship Futurity, Super Sires, Premier Sires and Southern Belle Breeders' Futurity.

What colour is Fortunateson, and when was he foaled?

Fortunateson is a bay Quarter Horse foaled in 2012. He stands 16.0 hands. He is registered AQHA .

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