Smart Spook, 2001 sorrel Quarter Horse stallion

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Smart Spook

2001 Sorrel Quarter Horse (AQHA /NRHA) Stallion, 15.0h

Smart Chic Olena x Sugarplum Spook (Grays Starlight)

Owned by Sterlingh Ranch

Stud fee

$5,000 USD

Stud fee includes first chute fee

Genetics

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Stallion Overview

Genetics

5 Panel Negative

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

Breeding

  • CA – Available in Canada
  • EU – Available in Europe
  • AU – Available in Australia

Cooled transported semen available
Live foal guaranteed1

Pedigree

Four-generation pedigree

Smart Chic Olena

1985 Sorrel Quarter Horse

Sugarplum Spook

1990 Chestnut Quarter Horse

Smart Little Lena

1979 Sorrel Rabicano Quarter Horse

Gay Sugar Chic

1975 Sorrel Quarter Horse

Grays Starlight

1984 Sorrel Quarter Horse

Gringa Sug

1984 Chestnut Quarter Horse

Doc Olena
Smart Peppy
Gay Bar King
Chicy Little
Peppy San Badger
Docs Starlight
Docs Sug
Thunder Rose
Doc Bar
Poco Lena
Peppy San
Royal Smart
Three Bars
Gay Widow
Frisco
Bay Sugar Chic
Mr San Peppy
Sugar Badger
Doc Bar
Tasa Tivio
Doc Bar
Bar Gal
Major Thunder
Chink
  • 18.75% Doc Bar

Contact details

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Sterling Ranch

  • Breeding manager
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Sterlingh Ranch

  • Owner(s)

Nominations

  • NRHA Sire & Dam logo
  • National Reining Breeders Classic logo
  • Italian Reining Horse Association logo
  • NRHA Belgium logo
  • NRHA Germany logo

Highlights

  • $9 Million Dollar Sire [May 2025]
  • NRHA Hall of Fame
  • 2004 NRHA Open Futurity Champion
  • 6th, 2004 Congress Open Reining Futurity
  • 2004 Tulsa Open Reining Futurity Reserve Champion
  • 2004 Ohio Valley RHA Sundowner Open Futurity Champion
  • 2005 NRHA Open Derby Champion
  • 2005 AQHA World Champion Junior Reining Horse
  • 2005 NRHA Derby 1st Go Open Co-Reserve Champion
  • 2006 Finalist NRBC Open Derby
  • 2007 Congress NRHA Open Champion
  • 2007 4th Bill Horn Shoot-Out Reining Open Derby
  • 2007 FEI World Reining Masters Open Champion
  • 2007 FEI World Reining Masters Restricted Champion
  • 2008 Congress NRHA Open Champion
  • 2008 Finalist AQHA World Senior Reining
  • 2008 FEI World Reining Masters Open Champion
  • 2008 FEI World Reining Masters Restricted Champion
  • 4th, 2009 AQHA World Senior Reining
  • 2009 Kentucky Cup FEI Reining Team USA Champion
  • 2009 Tulsa Reining Classic Ariat CRI Open Class Winner
  • 5th, 2009 Kentucky Cup FEI Reining Open
  • 2009 FEI World Reining Masters Open Champion
  • 2009 FEI World Reining Masters Restricted Open Champion
  • 2010 3rd AQHA World Senior Reining
  • 2011 5th AQHA World Amateur Reining
  • 2015 AQHA Cowtown Showdown Reining Open Champion
  • AQHA World Champion & Reserve World Champion Sire
  • Sire of 1,100+ Foals
  • Average Earnings per Money-Earner: $13k+

Progeny sired by Smart Spook

The 20 highest-earning of 36 foals on file.

HorseInfoSireDam
Spooks N Jewels, 2013 sorrel Quarter Horse stallion Spooks N Jewels2013 Sorrel Stallion Smart SpookWhiz Jewels
Colonels Smart Spook, 2006 sorrel Quarter Horse stallion Colonels Smart Spook2006 Sorrel Stallion Smart SpookColonels Cattin Gun
Alpha Smart N Sassy2021 Sorrel Gelding Smart SpookShining N Sassy
Best Spook, 2008 smoky black stallion by Smart Spook Best Spook2008 Smoky Black Stallion Smart SpookBest Stop
HA Spooks Tone2019 Palomino Mare Smart SpookHa Lenas Tune
I Spook2009 Sorrel Mare Smart SpookSetting Off Sparks
LG Killer Queen2021 Sorrel Mare Smart SpookMissin My Tinsel
Little Smart Spook2007 Palomino Stallion Smart SpookJusta Little Twisted
Little Snow Gun2008 Sorrel Mare Smart SpookSnow Gun
Miss Callifornia, 2013 bay mare by Smart Spook Miss Callifornia2013 Bay Mare Smart SpookChexanicki
Miss Sunshine Annie2010 Palomino Mare Smart SpookMiss Rey O Shine
Moon N Back2019 Palomino Mare Smart SpookMs Hollywood Whiz
Not Another Spook 2018 Sorrel Mare Smart Spook
Obsidian2016 Black Mare Smart Spook
Patriot 2015 Sorrel Stallion Smart SpookDunit A Lil Ruf
Peace Love N Jewels2017 Chestnut Mare Smart SpookWhiz Jewels
Princess N Pearls2012 Buckskin Mare Smart Spook
Ruffed Up Spook2013 Sorrel Mare Smart Spook
Ruffled And Spooked2015 Sorrel Mare Smart Spook
Setting Off Smart2011 Bay Mare Smart SpookSetting Off Sparks

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Description

Smart Spook is a 2001 sorrel Quarter Horse stallion, registered AQHA and NRHA and standing 15.0 hands. He is by Smart Chic Olena (by Smart Little Lena) and out of Sugarplum Spook, a daughter of Grays Starlight. He stands at Sterling Ranch for a $5,000 USD stud fee. Listed breeding terms: Stud fee includes first chute fee. He is owned by Sterlingh Ranch, with Sterling Ranch as breeding manager. Breedings are available by cooled transported semen, with a live foal guarantee under the terms of the breeding contract. Shipping is listed to Canada, Europe and Australia.

Highlights listed for Smart Spook: $9 Million Dollar Sire [May 2025]; NRHA Hall of Fame; 2004 NRHA Open Futurity Champion; 6th, 2004 Congress Open Reining Futurity; 2004 Tulsa Open Reining Futurity Reserve Champion; 2004 Ohio Valley RHA Sundowner Open Futurity Champion; 2005 NRHA Open Derby Champion; 2005 AQHA World Champion Junior Reining Horse; 2005 NRHA Derby 1st Go Open Co-Reserve Champion; 2006 Finalist NRBC Open Derby; 2007 Congress NRHA Open Champion; 2007 4th Bill Horn Shoot-Out Reining Open Derby; 2007 FEI World Reining Masters Open Champion; 2007 FEI World Reining Masters Restricted Champion; 2008 Congress NRHA Open Champion; 2008 Finalist AQHA World Senior Reining; 2008 FEI World Reining Masters Open Champion; 2008 FEI World Reining Masters Restricted Champion; 4th, 2009 AQHA World Senior Reining; 2009 Kentucky Cup FEI Reining Team USA Champion; 2009 Tulsa Reining Classic Ariat CRI Open Class Winner; 5th, 2009 Kentucky Cup FEI Reining Open; 2009 FEI World Reining Masters Open Champion; 2009 FEI World Reining Masters Restricted Open Champion; 2010 3rd AQHA World Senior Reining; 2011 5th AQHA World Amateur Reining; 2015 AQHA Cowtown Showdown Reining Open Champion; AQHA World Champion & Reserve World Champion Sire; Sire of 1,100+ Foals; Average Earnings per Money-Earner: $13k+. StallionCompare lists 36 recorded offspring by Smart Spook, 2 of them with recorded earnings totalling $245,096 USD. His top earners: Spooks N Jewels ($200,239 USD) and Colonels Smart Spook ($44,857 USD).

Smart Spook tests N/N for HYPP, PSSM, HERDA, GBED and MH. He is nominated to NRHA Sire & Dam, National Reining Breeders Classic, Italian Reining Horse Association, NRHA Belgium and NRHA Germany.

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Frequently asked questions about Smart Spook

What is Smart Spook's stud fee?

Smart Spook's stud fee is $5,000 USD. Listed terms: Stud fee includes first chute fee. The breeding terms include a live foal guarantee; confirm the details with the breeding manager.

Where does Smart Spook stand?

Smart Spook stands at Sterling Ranch. Breeding is managed by Sterling Ranch. He is owned by Sterlingh Ranch.

Who are Smart Spook's sire and dam?

Smart Spook is by Smart Chic Olena (by Smart Little Lena) and out of Sugarplum Spook, a daughter of Grays Starlight.

How is Smart Spook available for breeding?

Breedings are available by cooled transported semen. The breeding terms include a live foal guarantee. International shipping is listed to Canada, Europe and Australia.

How have Smart Spook's offspring performed?

StallionCompare lists 36 recorded offspring by Smart Spook, 2 with recorded earnings totalling $245,096 USD. His top earners are Spooks N Jewels ($200,239 USD) and Colonels Smart Spook ($44,857 USD).

What is Smart Spook's show record?

Highlights listed for Smart Spook: $9 Million Dollar Sire [May 2025]; NRHA Hall of Fame; 2004 NRHA Open Futurity Champion; 6th, 2004 Congress Open Reining Futurity; 2004 Tulsa Open Reining Futurity Reserve Champion; 2004 Ohio Valley RHA Sundowner Open Futurity Champion; 2005 NRHA Open Derby Champion; 2005 AQHA World Champion Junior Reining Horse; 2005 NRHA Derby 1st Go Open Co-Reserve Champion; 2006 Finalist NRBC Open Derby; 2007 Congress NRHA Open Champion; 2007 4th Bill Horn Shoot-Out Reining Open Derby; 2007 FEI World Reining Masters Open Champion; 2007 FEI World Reining Masters Restricted Champion; 2008 Congress NRHA Open Champion; 2008 Finalist AQHA World Senior Reining; 2008 FEI World Reining Masters Open Champion; 2008 FEI World Reining Masters Restricted Champion; 4th, 2009 AQHA World Senior Reining; 2009 Kentucky Cup FEI Reining Team USA Champion; 2009 Tulsa Reining Classic Ariat CRI Open Class Winner; 5th, 2009 Kentucky Cup FEI Reining Open; 2009 FEI World Reining Masters Open Champion; 2009 FEI World Reining Masters Restricted Open Champion; 2010 3rd AQHA World Senior Reining; 2011 5th AQHA World Amateur Reining; 2015 AQHA Cowtown Showdown Reining Open Champion; AQHA World Champion & Reserve World Champion Sire; Sire of 1,100+ Foals; Average Earnings per Money-Earner: $13k+.

What are Smart Spook's genetic test results?

Smart Spook tests N/N for HYPP, PSSM, HERDA, GBED and MH.

Which programs is Smart Spook nominated to?

Smart Spook is nominated to NRHA Sire & Dam, National Reining Breeders Classic, Italian Reining Horse Association, NRHA Belgium and NRHA Germany.

What colour is Smart Spook, and when was he foaled?

Smart Spook is a sorrel Quarter Horse foaled in 2001. He stands 15.0 hands. He is registered AQHA and NRHA.

1    StallionCompare provides information regarding a Live foal guarantee statement as part of the breeding details. It is important to note that StallionCompare does not make any promises or guarantees based on this statement. The reference to a "Live foal guaranteed" pertains to the specific terms outlined in the breeding agreement established between the interested party and the respective breeding manager and/or stallion owner. StallionCompare does not ensure the accuracy of this information, and we strongly recommend reaching out to the stallion owner and/or breeding manager directly to verify and confirm the details of the agreement.

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