We are pleased to announce that Tuff ( Skyjacker ’ s Mountain High ), joined his stablemate Texan At The Ritz , by being inducted into the Extreme Cowboy Race Horse Hall of Fame . Tuff is a two-time EXCA Non-Pro World Champion , placed in the top five at the famed Calgary Stampede and won numerous races all over the Southeast during his career . Tuff has been a great ambassador for the Tennessee Walking Horse , as well as the sport of
Tuff Becomes Hall of Famer
Podcast Features Scot MacGregor
As many know Dressage , both Traditional and Western , have become two full days at WHOA ’ s annual International Grand Championships , except in 2020 when the schedule had to be altered due to COVID-19 .
The development from one day to two is greatly attributed to Scot MacGregor being an ambassador for our breed in the Dressage world . If you have ever had an interest in learning about Western Dressage or how dressage in general can improve your horse check out Stacy Westfall ’ s podcast where Scot is a guest .
To listen to the podcast click on Scot ’ s photo .
Extreme Cowboy and is now passing on his talent to his offspring .
Tuff was raised and trained at Wayne Conkle and Tracy Pinson ’ s Darby Oaks Stables in Bushnell , Florida , where he is currently enjoying retirement . Tuff ’ s sire , WC Coin ’ s Skyjacker , was a multi-time world and International champion versatility horse and he is out of Mountian ’ s Burgundy , by WGC Ebony ’ s Mountain Man .
Some of Tuff ’ s accomplishments include :
• Winner of over 25 Extreme Cowboy Races , including two World Championships
• Top Five at the 2013 Calgary Stampede Cowboy Up Challenge
Bits & Pieces
• 40-time International Champion & Several Time International High Point Versatility Champion
• Winner of over 30 blues at the TWHBEA World Versatility Show and several time winner of the Adult and Overall High Point Championship
• Event winner in Model , Driving , Western , English , Pole Bending , Barrel Racking , Western Riding , Reining , Jumping , Water Glass , and other Versatility Classes .
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