2002 Bay Quarter Horse (AQHA ) Stallion, 15.1h
A Sudden Impulse x Zip N Therapy (Therapy)
In loving memory of RL Best of Sudden, 2002 – 2025. View obituary.
Owned by Masterson Farms LLC
Genetics
5 Panel Negative
Fees
$4,000 USD
Booking Fee: $1,000
1991 Chestnut Quarter Horse $6,418 | 1987 Chestnut Quarter Horse | ||
1986 Chestnut Quarter Horse | |||
1996 Buckskin Quarter Horse | 1987 Brown Quarter Horse | ||
1977 Sorrel Quarter Horse | |||
Super Sires Stallion of the Year Rankings
| #7 | 2026 Super Sires Current Standing for the Year | 32 points |
| #10 | 2025 Super Sires Stallion of the Year Ranking | 55 points |
Highlights
$102,040 in LTE
Outstanding Progeny sired by RL Best of Sudden
| Horse | Info | Sire | Dam | |
 | A Sudden Echo | 2010 Brown Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Echos Zippo |
 | A Sudden Holiday | 2011 Sorrel Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Shes On Holiday |
| A Sudden Illusion | 2008 Bay Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Tales of Chocolate |
| A Sudden Sweetness | 2009 Sorrel Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Sweet Susie Zippo |
| AGR Best A Good Time | 2007 Chestnut Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | For A Good Time |
 | Al Of A Sudden | 2016 Bay Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Al Be A Barbie Doll |
| All But Sudden | 2007 Bay Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Fannie Mae Flash |
| All Fancy | 2012 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Always The Best RV | 2017 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Invited Always |
| Baby You The Best | 2021 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Lazy Lopin Moonlight |
| Beckys Best | 2013 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Beccatha |
 | Beez In The Trap | 2015 Palomino Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Blazinmytroublesaway |
| Best Blazin Angel | 2008 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Best By Design | 2018 Sorrel Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Shez Good N Sultry |
| Best Change Yet | 2007 Sorrel Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Fluidity |
 | Best Game In Town | 2012 Sorrel Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Troubles A Blazin |
| Best Gift Yet | 2007 Chestnut Mare | RL Best of Sudden | A Gift So Good |
| Best In The Dark | 2007 Black Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | I Like Itin The Dark |
 | Best Invest In Gold | 2018 Cremello Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Reinvest First Creme |
| Best Kase Scenario | 2016 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Best Kizz Ever | 2012 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Best Made Zip | 2008 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Best Served Hot | 2014 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Best Vital Yet | 2023 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Bestofmadisoncounty | 2018 Sorrel Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | JDZ Madison County |
 | Bestseatnthehouse | 2011 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Invited Always |
| Bettin Im Best | 2012 Bay Roan Mare | RL Best of Sudden | You Bet Ima Tigress |
| Beyond My Best | 2010 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Branded X | 2022 Sorrel Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Mystical Machine |
| Bringin Out The Best | 2014 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Catch Twenty Two | 2014 Grey Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Brandys Silver Sheik |
| Certainly Best Bar | 2022 Sorrel Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Certainly A Good Bar |
| Chasing After You | 2021 Red Roan Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Good Bars N Laces |
| Consider Me Best | 2010 Chestnut Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Kiss My SweetImpulse |
 | Cool Ladys Man | 2020 Bay Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Cool Krymsun Lady |
| Cool Sultry Lady | 2021 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Cool Krymsun Lady |
| Cowgirls Do It Best | 2007 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | RL Little Bit |
 | CP Surely The Best | 2012 Bay Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Sure A Pretty Blaze |
| CPRealSureShesTheOne | 2015 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Sure A Pretty Blaze |
| Diamonds R Best | Sorrel Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Ona Good Impulse |
| Dirtie Money | 2017 Chesntut Roan Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Zippos Good Image |
| Doctor Phil Good | 2016 Red Roan Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Good Vital Vixen |
| Doin Big Things | 2017 Red Roan Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | VS Check My Pulse |
| Dont Think Twice | 2014 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Weknowshessomething |
 | First Thingz First | 2021 Red Roan Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | VS The First Lady |
 | Forever N Ever | 2010 Sorrel Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Forever A Zippo |
| Genuinely The Best | 2014 Red Roan Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Genuine Goodbar |
| Gimme Ur Best Stuff | 2019 Sorrel Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | This Version Glows |
 | Heart Stoppin | 2016 Brown Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | One Hot Mouse |
 | Hello Handsom | 2022 Bay Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Cool Krymsun Lady |
| Hez Blazin Trouble | 2015 Sorrel Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Troubles A Blazin |
| Hope Four The Best | 2010 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Im Talkin Sweet |
| HP Only The Best | 2008 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| I Am Worth The Wait | 1996 Bay Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Cadbury Chips |
| I Caught You Lookin | 2009 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Talk To Me Vicky |
| I Do It Best | 2009 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| I Like Itinthe Light | 2008 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Iknowvistoriassecret | 2024 Sorrel Filly | RL Best of Sudden | Troubles A Blazin |
 | Im Looking For You | 2014 Chestnut Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Ima Cool Robin |
| Im N Outsider | 2013 Bay Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Potential Party Maid |
| Im N RL Cutie | 2009 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Im Really Classie | 2015 Bay Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Certainly Classie |
| Im Suddenly Invited | 2015 Brown Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Invite Me Again |
| Im The Best | 2008 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Ima Money Magnet | 2007 Brown Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Just As Awesome |
| Injoy The Ride | 2011 Chestnut Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Gimmie Invester |
| Invest N The Best | 2019 Red Roan Mare | RL Best of Sudden | A Vital Angel |
 | iStyle | 2014 Sorrel Stallon | RL Best of Sudden | Shabby Chic |
| Its Best To Be Hot | 2011 Brown Mare | RL Best of Sudden | One Hot Mouse |
| Itz Showtime | 2013 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
 | Johnnie On The Spot | 2014 Chestnut Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Gimmie Invester |
| Just Call Me RL | 2018 Sorrel Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Lost Invitation |
 | Justa Creepin | 2012 Chestnut Roan Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Lopen Good Bar |
| Kissin Assets | 2016 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| KM All The Best | 2011 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| KM Best Candy | 2024 Chestnut Mare | RL Best of Sudden | The Candy Machine |
| KM Best Dressed | 2016 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Hot Little Mama |
| KM Best Little Diva | 2020 Sorrel Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Pop Diva |
 | KM Best One Invited | 2014 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Invited Always |
| KM Best To Be Slow | 2006 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Slow N Sweet |
| KM Betcha Im Best | 2016 Bay Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Invited Always |
 | KM Boalicious | 2007 Brown Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Sheiks Bodys Hot |
 | KM Brandy Girl | 2011 Grey Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Brandys Silver Sheik |
| KM Champagne Life | 2019 Grey Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Brandys Silver Sheik |
| KM Go To The Bar | 2017 Bay Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Winnie Three Bars |
| KM Good To Be Best | 2017 Red Roan Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Good Going Danika |
| KM Hot In Here | 2021 Sorrel Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | KM Weknowshesblazin |
| KM Hot Number | 2008 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Shes Sultry Hot |
| KM Invited By You | 2021 Chestnut Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Always Invite Molly |
| KM Jazz It Up | 2010 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
 | KM Milliondollarbaby | 2009 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Winnie Three Bars |
 | KM One In A Million | 2021 Palomino Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Blazinmytroublesaway |
 | KM Perfect Ten | 2019 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| KM Sign Me Up | 2015 Red Roan Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Good Vital Signs |
| KM Smooth N Fancy | 2008 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| KM Some Like It Best | 2019 Chestnut Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Always Invite Molly |
| KM Suddenfriedchikin | 2015 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
 | KM Suddenly So Easy | 2013 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Easy Zippin Machine |
| KM Sumthintotalkabout | 2018 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Weknowshessomething |
| KM Thenextbestthing | 2013 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
 | KM This Rounds On Me | 2016 Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | |
 | KM Weknowsheshot | 2012 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Weknowshessomething |
| KM Zippin Best | 2011 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Kool N Classy | 2010 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
 | Leggs | 2020 Bay Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Graceful Principles |
| Lil Bit Invested | 2014 Brown Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Invest In Hot Stock |
| Lookin Hot N Blue | 2014 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | SL That Certain Look |
| Lookouthereicome | 2007 Brown Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Echos Zippo |
| Lopen My Best | 2006 Bay Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | A Sweet Talking Mouse |
 | Lopin My Best | 2006 Bay Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Sweet Little Mouse |
| Makin This Look Good | 2017 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Talk To Me Vicky |
 | Mama Always Said | 2017 Bay Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Graceful Principles |
| Memphis Bound | 2013 Bay Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Zips Fancy Fashion |
 | Mightty Mouse | 2017 Dun Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | The Mouse Is Talkin |
 | Momma Knows Best | 2012 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Hot Little Mama |
 | My Best Ride | 2019 Bay Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Talk To Me Vicky |
| My Dad Is The Best | 2018 Brown Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Cowgirl Margarita |
| My Mama Said So | 2017 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| My Mommas Dream | 2017 Sorrel Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Invite Moonlight |
 | My Vital Valentine | 2009 Chestnut Roan Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Vital Signs Are Good |
 | Mylittleblackdress | 2014 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Radical Impulse |
| Never Sudden | 2013 Bay Dun Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Nuthermousenthehouse |
| Nice to Be Best | 2015 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| No Regrets R Best | 2015 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Nothing Myst | 2017 Sorrel Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Mystical Machine |
| Onaimpulsivecowgirl | 2010 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
 | Onlythebestchocolate | 2007 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Chocolate Only |
| Pawn Shop | 2024 Red Roan Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | VS Whole Lotta Lucy |
| Peaches Smoothie | 2008 Sorrel Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Vested Peaches |
| Proud Marey | 2019 Red Roan Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Good Going Danika |
| RL Best Show Off | 2010 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| RL Checkmate | 2017 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
 | RL Guilty Pleasures | 2016 Sorrel Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | So Good Im EZ |
| RL Leather N Lace | 2023 Red Roan Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Good Bars N Laces |
| RL Suddenly Lopin | 2016 Black Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Lopin With The Flo |
| RL Suddenly Rich | 2006 Black Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Bostons Lady Clipper |
 | RL Suddenly Savannah | 2012 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Its Misty N Paradise |
| RL Suddenly The Best | 2013 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| RL Sweet And Sudden | 2007 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Rockin In The Blues | 2013 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Scooter Brown | 2014 Chestnut Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Always Invite Molly |
| She Kisses The Best | 2014 Sorrel Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Krymsun Kisses |
| Shes Simply Southern | 2006 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Shes Simply The Best | 2007 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Shes Suddenly Hot | 2006 Chestnut Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Shesa Hot Cookie |
| Shez Best Dressed | 2011 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Shez Slippin Around | 2015 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
 | Sheza Sudden Breeze | 2013 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Zippin The Breeze |
| Simple Is Best | 2012 Chestnut Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Simply Hot Showgirl |
| Simply Irrisistable | 2023 Sorrel Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Shes A Lopin Machine |
| Sleepininthestands | 2017 Bay Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | One Hot Drama Mama |
 | Snap Krackle Pop | 2010 Grey Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Brandys Silver Sheik |
| Snapin It Best | 2018 Grey Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Brandys Silver Sheik |
 | Socks For Dayz | 2019 Bay Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | A Krymsun Babe |
| Somthin to Believin | 2024 Sorrel Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Certainly Starstruck |
 | Son of a Sudden | 2015 Blue Roan Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Ms Flashy Goodbar |
| SST Magic Mike | 2022 Brown Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Lareina |
 | Stop Talking | 2020 Chestnut Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Presidential Affair |
| Sudden Top Notch | 2008 Bay Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Seven Semi Sweet |
| Suddenly A Cool Lady | 1998 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Cool Krymsun Lady |
| Suddenly A Hotty | 2008 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Hot Little Mama |
| Suddenly Easytoamble | Sorrel Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Zippos Amblin Easy |
 | Suddenly Its Time | 2009 Grey Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Huntin Tee Time |
| Suddenly Moonlight | 2007 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Suddenly Revitalyzed | 2016 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Suddenly Shes Hot | 2011 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Suddenly Shez Lazy | 2011 Black Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Lopin With The Flo |
| Suddenly Some More | 2011 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Suddenly Style N | 2009 Chestnut Roan Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Lopen Good Bar |
| Suddenly Stylish | 2007 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Suddens Leadin Lady | 2008 Chestnut Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Leaguers Leadin Lady |
| Sugaray | 2015 Bay Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Whatscookngoodlookin |
| Take Mee Home Tonite | 2023 Red Roan Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Good Bars N Laces |
| That Sudden Smile | 2012 Bay Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | The Smile Maker |
| The Best Cookie | 2007 Sorrel Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Cookie Leaguer |
| The Best Is Yet To B | 2018 Red Roan Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Good Going Danika |
 | The Best Martini | 2010 Sorrel Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Absolut Martini Girl |
| The Best Party Ever | 2016 Sorrel Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | The Party Starts Now |
 | The Best Principles | 2017 Bay Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Graceful Principles |
| The Best Ryde | 2015 Bay Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Invite Me Breeze |
| The Best Tea In Town | 2018 Brown Mare | RL Best of Sudden | The Only Leadin Lady |
 | The Greatest Showman | 2017 Bay Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | I Am The Hot One |
 | The Rock | 2011 Chestnut Roan Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Lopen Good Bar |
| Tootsee Roll | 2008 Grey Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Brandys Silver Sheik |
| Two Kriketsonthewall | 2016 Brown Mare | RL Best of Sudden | A Cowgirl Margarita |
| Unchained Melody | 2020 Brown Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Potential Melody |
| Unconditional Luv | 2014 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Unique Fashion | 2008 Grey Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Ginnie Mae Flash |
| Unxpected | 2013 Chestnut Roan Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Lopen Good Bar |
 | VS Code Blue | 2007 Chestnut Roan Stallion | RL Best of Sudden | Vital Signs Are Good |
 | VS Lady Of The Night | 2023 Red Roan Mare | RL Best of Sudden | VS Lady In Red |
| Whats The Good Word | 2018 Bay Mare | RL Best of Sudden | Whatscookngoodlookin |
| Whose Your Bay Bae | 2014 Bay Gelding | RL Best of Sudden | Cool Krymsun Lady |
| Wish I Had A Cowboy | 2014 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
| Wish Me The Best | 2011 Mare | RL Best of Sudden | |
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