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The Smart Little Lena Influence

Writer's picture: Krista CurpierKrista Curpier

Spotlight on Smart Little Lena: A True Legend of the Quarter Horse World 🏆

Cappy's Grandsire & a major influence in the mares we have selected in our breeding program.


When we talk about the genetics that have shaped Western performance disciplines, Smart Little Lena is at the top of the list. This iconic stallion was a game-changer in cutting, reining, and reined cow horse events, and his legacy continues to impact the industry today.


🔹 Cutting

Smart Little Lena’s offspring have earned a staggering $34.9 million in the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) competitions, proving his dominance in the cutting pen. His foals were bred to cut, and they did it better than anyone else!


🔹 Reining

Not just limited to cutting, his foals also excelled in reining, earning $686,470 in the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) competitions.


🔹 Reined Cow Horse

Smart Little Lena’s influence also extended to the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA), with his foals earning $973,136.95 in competition.


🌟 A Champion Bloodline

Smart Little Lena was not only a champion himself, he was sired by the legendary Doc O'Lena, an NCHA Futurity Champion, and out of Smart Peppy, the first NCHA World Champion to sire another World Champion. Smart Little Lena’s bloodlines are a winning combination, and his foals have proven that time and time again.


🏅 Honors and Achievements

Smart Little Lena was an NCHA Triple Crown Champion and was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and the NCHA Horse Hall of Fame—a testament to his unmatched influence on the breed and the industry.


📊 A Legacy of Performance

With 22 world championships and 9,744.5 AQHA competition points to his name, Smart Little Lena's offspring have rewritten the record books. His genetic contribution is undeniably a pillar of the Western performance world.


At Twisted K Ranch, LLC, we’re proud to continue the legacy of horses with Smart Little Lena’s bloodlines. If you're looking for performance, talent, and a champion pedigree, you can either make your own foal by breeding to Caps Smart Dude or you can purchase a foal from our selective breeding program at @twistedkranch. We have 2 foals due this year and they have strong SLL influence.


Have you had the privilege of working with a Smart Little Lena-bred horse? Share your experience with us in the comments!



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