Riata represents an exciting step forward in our performance-horse breeding program, combining accomplished rope-horse genetics with an equally impressive cutting and reined cow-horse maternal family.

She is sired by The Darkk Side, a son of Once In A Blu Boon and DT Sugar Chex Whiz. The Darkk Side is a 2023 AQHA World Champion in Heading and an accomplished futurity competitor with more than $250,000 in reported QData earnings. His success in both heading and heeling demonstrates the athleticism, versatility, and ability we look for in a performance sire.

Riata's dam, Not Yo Kitty, is a daughter of Metallic Cat and out of Travalin Ms Sammie, by Travalena. With more than $28,000 in reported NCHA and NRCHA earnings, Not Yo Kitty brings her own competitive record to this cross, along with the influence of one of the most recognizable cutting bloodlines in the industry.

This combination of proven roping performance and competitive cow-horse genetics is exactly what we look for when selecting future broodmares. Riata represents our commitment to developing athletic, intelligent, versatile horses capable of excelling in the roping and reined cow-horse arenas.