Overview

Blu Genes is a 2020 black American Quarter Horse stallion (AQHA 6114167) by Once In A Blu Boon and out of Lil Miss Shiney Nic, a daughter of Nic It In The Bud. His pedigree combines influential cutting and reined cow horse bloodlines, bringing together Peptoboonsmal, Dual Pep, Reminic and Shining Spark. His sire, Once In A Blu Boon, carries the established cutting bloodlines of Peptoboonsmal and Autumn Boon, with Royal Blue Boon appearing on both sides of his pedigree. Through his dam, Lil Miss Shiney Nic, Blu Genes inherits the reined cow horse and reining influences of Nic It In The Bud, Reminic and Shining Spark. This combination brings together cutting heritage with the versatility required for competitive reined cow horse events. Blu Genes has established a successful performance record in National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) competition. His major achievements include winning the 2025 NRCHA Open Hackamore Classic, being Reserve Champion of the NRCHA Novice Horse Open Stallion Stakes and winning the Fort Worth SSHW Reined Cow Horse Fence Work Challenge Open. He was also an NRCHA Open Stallion Stakes finalist and finished in the Top Five of the NRCHA Derby Two-Rein Spectacular Open. Bred by Russ Mothershead and owned by BR Moncrief LLC, Blu Genes stands at Four Sixes Ranch in Texas. His competitive achievements demonstrate the combination of cutting, reining and cow-work abilities represented in his pedigree. He is offered for breeding through transported cooled and frozen semen, with his foals eligible for the 6666 Incentive and NRCHA Cow Horse Incentive programs.

Breeding Summary

Breeders should contact Four Sixes Ranch directly to confirm the current breeding fee, breeding contract conditions, chute and collection charges, semen availability, shipping and storage costs, incentive eligibility requirements and any additional fees before booking. International semen availability has not been confirmed.

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