In Memory of Fast Moon Chic
1994 to June, 2014

An own son of Marthas Six Moons, Fast Moon Chic long stood as one of Sandy Ridge's premiere stallions. We were very sorry to lose Chic earlier this summer. His legacy lives on in the many talented offspring he has sired. Chic was the one stallion that the girls would learn to handle first. We are so grateful to have been allowed to have been part of his life, grateful that so many were able to enjoy just a bit of Him as well.

FAST MOON CHIC was reverently laid to rest just north of Sandy Ridge along with some of our other stallions.

On July 5th, 2000 Givemalickin was humanely put to rest due to colic. Those who knew him were saddened to learn of the sudden passing of another superior stallion and friend.  'Dash' had earned the respect and admiration of many through his wonderful character and siring ability.
Givemalickin became the sire of more than 375 foals, including 13 AAA, 1 AAAT, earning $82,547 as well as sire of 1994 NFR Bulldogging Horse, 1994 Spruce Meadows High Selling Quarter Horse, Dressage Nationals Reserve Champion Western Division, 1992 Provincial and High Point Competitive Trail Riding Champion, 1992 Grande Prairie Super Horse, as well as numerous team roping, barrel, and using horses.  The most frequently mentioned attribute that Dash has been most noted for was his ability to sire horses with good minds.
Purchased sight unseen by Doug and Carole Schaffer of Bassano, Alberta, it was three more months before they even saw a picture of the black son of Dash For Cash.  Dash became the stallion that helped get Sandy Ridge Stallion Station on the map. His first year at stud, he serviced 68 mares.  The following year, half interest was sold to Harv and Bea Seely of Duchess, Alberta, and partnership that remained until 1998.
A gentleman until the end, Givemalickin, known as Dash to his friends, was buried on the hill overlooking Sandy Ridge.
Dash, you will be greatly missed.  Your legacy will live on in your progeny and our hearts.....may your striking silhouette race on in a better place!

In Memory of Mr Horton - SI 93
passed away January 9th, 1999

Many that knew Mr Horton were saddened on January 9, 1999 at the sudden passing of this fine stallion at the age of 26 years.  His longevity may have been passed on by his father, appropriately named 'The Ole Man', who lived to the age of 30.
Mr Horton had truly become one of Alberta's leading sires in the racing industry and more dominantly the barrel racing world.  He was purchased by Jerry and Irene Stojan of Sexsmith, Alberta in 1976.  Feeling the need for a stallion with a little more speed and pedigree, Jerry picked up a copy of the Quarter Horse Journal while on holidays in Tuscon, Arizona and found an advertisement for Mr Horton, for sale as a three year old.  He had been sold through the All American sale as a yearling, but had a cough at the time which frightened buyers off.  He was then raced, earning a speed index of 93, and was for sale once more.  The couple had to drive north of Denver, Colorado, just to have a peek.  As they arrived, Jerry noticed a good-looking horse on the hot walker and said to his wife, "That's a good-looking horse, I hope it's Mr Horton", which it was.  After some dickering he was purchased for the sum of $10,000.  Jerry and Irene then had to purchase a trailer to bring him home in!
Unfortunately, Jerry Stojan became ill, and saw only one of Mr Horton's offspring race at the track before he passed on.  The filly won the race by so many lengths that Jerry commented, "She just went and hid on them!"  After Jerry's passing, Mr Horton became the responsibility of his son Chuck, with wife Peggy and their daughter Jacqueline.  As time passed, Mr Horton became the sire of 5 AAA colts earning $49,423.  This stallion's progeny were also shown successfully in halter and performance events, excelling in barrel racing.  He is the sire of Debbie Guelly's barrel horse Buck, NFR qualifier, and numerous other winners.  At the 1998 Canadian final Rodeo, three of the top four horses were his offspring or grandoffspring.  Two other horses were 1998 Lakeland Barrel Champion and High Point Trailer Winner, also 1998 NRA Sr and Jr Barrels Season Leader.
Many people were surprised to learn that Mr Horton stood only 14-3 hands (another little horse with a big heart).  He was primarily bred to Stojan's mares for many years until recently, when he stood at Sandy Ridge Stallion Station, where they struggled to produce more of those Horton babies.  There will be only 12 more foaled in 1999.  With the uniformity seen in the success of so many of The Ole Man and Rebel Cause Line, one would think this will undoubtedly be a successful breeding line.  It has been the opportunity to see a legend unfold, becoming a sire in the true sense of the meaning.  This is not something that many of us have the opportunity of seeing first hand.
Mr Horton had become a friend of many, earning their respect, even of many that never met him.  He was aptly named after 'a good friend who lives down the road', by his original owner.  You will be missed, may you rest in peace Mr Horton.