Day: April 12, 2012

Top Paint Reiners Hit Paydirt

Money-earning Paints lead the Quarter Horse News’ 2011 Equistat Reining Statistical Review rankings. Several familiar Paint faces topped the leaders’ list in 2011 Equistat earnings. Equistat records show results and dollars distributed at all reining venues throughout the 2011 season. When it comes to spinning, stopping and sliding for dollars, it makes good sense to ride a Paint—just ask the connections of National Reining Horse Hall of Famer Colonels Smokingun. The $3 million sire, best known as “Gunner,” claimed Equistat’s No. 1 spot, ranking as the 2011 Leading Reining Sire. Both an elite and prolific sire, Gunner’s

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