NRHA Million Dollar Sire List Gains Hang Ten Surprize

Hang Ten Surprize has officially reached the coveted status of National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Million Dollar Sire. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the stallion’s already illustrious career, solidifying his place among the elite sires who have made an enduring impact on the sport of reining.

Born in 2000 and bred by Bob Loomis Quarter Horses Inc., Hang Ten Surprize’s lineage is rooted in excellence. He is sired by Hangten Peppy and out of Mizzen Topsail (by Topsail Cody), a parentage that laid the foundation for his success in both the show pen and as a sire. Over the years, Hang Ten Surprize has been owned by several notable reining enthusiasts, including Bob Loomis Reining Horses, Manntana LLC, and Hang Ten Surprize LLC. In 2015, NRHA Hall of Famer Dell and Terri Hendricks acquired the stallion, continuing his legacy under their ownership.

With $133,059 in NRHA Lifetime Earnings (LTE), Hang Ten Surprize was a force to be reckoned with in the reining arena. Ridden exclusively by NRHA $2 Million Rider Duane Latimer, Hang Ten Surprize achieved remarkable victories throughout his career. Among his most notable accomplishments, he claimed the title of Individual Reining title at the 2006 World Equestrian Games, showcasing his talent on the world stage. He also earned the distinction of 2004 American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Jr. Reining World Champion, further establishing himself as a top competitor in the sport.

While Hang Ten Surprize had a stellar show career, it is his impact as a sire that has now propelled him into the NRHA Million Dollar Sire club. With 129 offspring boasting NRHA earnings, his progeny consistently demonstrate excellence in the arena. His top-earning offspring, Hang Ten And Shine—out of NRHA Hall of Famer Ebony Shines—has earned $117,582 in NRHA LTE. Bred and nominated by NRHA Hall of Famer Rosanne Sternberg and owned by Christine Brazeau, Hang Ten And Shine has achieved impressive finishes at major events, including 12th place at the 2014 NRHA Level 4 Open Futurity, eighth place at the 2017 National Reining Breeders Classic Level 4 Open and third place at the 2017 NRHA Level 3 Open Derby. Under the guidance of NRHA Million Dollar Rider Martin Larcombe, Hang Ten And Shine’s performances have contributed significantly to Hang Ten Surprize’s milestone as a Million Dollar Sire.

• Whiz Kid Surprize (out of North East Whiz), bred by Amelie Hamel, nominated by Rene Laquerre, owned by Celine Poirier
• Hang Ten And Shine (out of Ebony Shines), bred and nominated by Rosanne Sternberg, owned by Christine Brazeau, $117,582 NRHA LTE
• Harley Surprize Lena (out of Yuba Torima Lena), bred and nominated by Raynald Rodrigue, owned by Jackie Redish, $71,472 NRHA LTE
• CBK Hang A Wright (out of HR Wright On Cash), bred, nominated, and owned by William and Corliss Kellogg, $61,099 NRHA LTE
• Game Day Surprise (out of Dunit N Continental), bred and nominated by John Deer, owned by Sharee Schwartzenberger