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CHARACTER & CONTRIBUTION: Beyond his performance record, Pirate was gentle, trainable, and deeply bonded with Kristy and her family. He:
• Introduced Kristy’ s daughter Peppa to competition success.
• Helped rear foals and gave countless children safe, positive first experiences with horses.
• Supported Kristy through pregnancies, embodying trust and partnership. Kristy credits Pirate with shaping her career, funding her lifestyle, and creating lifelong opportunities.
BREEDING LEGACY: Pirate sired 38 registered AQHA progeny, many excelling across rodeo, barrel racing, campdrafting, and showing, including:
• Peppy Sweet San( Q-55749): $ 80k + earnings, multiple NBHA championships.
• Pirate Spider: $ 100k + earnings, futurity / derby champion, open rodeo winner.
• Pirates Gold Trail( Q-64280): $ 50k + earnings, AQHA Superior Barrel Horse.
• Pirates Tommy Two Guns( Q-78986): $ 62k + winnings, NBHA Futurity Champion.
• Numerous progeny achieving NBHA, AQHA, NRA, and ABHA titles.
LEGACY: Pirate epitomised the hardy, versatile, and kind Australian Quarter Horse. His influence spans competition success, international representation, and a strong genetic impact through his progeny and grand-progeny.
He remains remembered not just as a champion, but as family, teacher, and inspiration to future generations.
2026 AQHA ~ JULY / AUGUST ISSUE