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FEATURE: A FAMILY AFFAIR- HOLLY REY( AKA CLOUD)

MISS

Holly Rey

Q-101378

A Family Affair

For the Fielden and Jones family- Ryan, Nicole, Ty and Jett along with Dean and Julie- the journey of Miss Holly Rey Q-101378, affectionately known as Cloud, has been a story of heart, heritage and hard work. A homebred filly with deep family ties, Cloud has emerged as a standout performer in the cutting arena-backed by a team that believes in her every step of the way.
PHOTOS BY: LIZ SPEED PHOTOGRAPHY

Cloud is out of Hollys Playn Q-46406, a mare owned by the Fieldens, and was born into a family breeding program that began just a few years ago as a shared passion.“ We started breeding together as a family and it’ s been something really special,” they say. And special it is— Cloud is one of several top-shelf siblings making waves in the sport.

Among them is Playin In The Sand Q-97476, currently in the show ring, and Playin Smooth Q-94814, who became the highest-selling mare at the 2022 Nutrien Masters. A two-year-old sister by Sanctus is being prepped for next year, and a Smooth Talkin Style filly is about to head off to the breakers. And let’ s not forget her most celebrated sibling, Foo Licious Q-76808, who claimed the 2012 NCHA Open Futurity title under the guidance of trainer Phil Dawson— a major moment for the Fieldens.
A SHARED JOURNEY Cloud is very much a family horse— not just in bloodlines but in the way her campaign is managed.“ We all share the load,” the Fieldens explain.“ She spends time between both our farms, depending on our work schedules. It’ s great to do this as a family. We’ re incredibly proud of her, and seeing her get these results is something really special. Future plans are usually made over dinner— and maybe a drink or two!”
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