Hott Rod is a proven reined cow horse stallion with elite earnings, championship credentials, and a pedigree that aligns with today’s performance-driven breeding programs.

By Hottish and out of Sugars Smart Kitty, Hott Rod combines cutting-bred cow sense with the athleticism and trainability required for success in the modern cow horse. This pedigree continues to produce horses that read a cow naturally, stay correct in their movement, and remain competitive across multiple events.

With $351,514 in lifetime earnings, Hott Rod has established himself among the top-performing NRCHA stallions of his generation. His record is highlighted by wins at the The Run For A Million Fence Challenge and the NRCHA World's Greatest Horseman, two of the most demanding and respected titles in the cow horse industry.

Career Highlights:

• 1st — The Run For A Million Fence Challenge (2022)

• 1st — NRCHA World's Greatest Horseman (2022)

• 2nd — NRCHA Stallion Stakes (2020)

• 2nd — NRCHA Derby (2020)

• 1st — NRCHA Celebration of Champions (2020)

• 3rd — NRCHA Futurity (2018)

Hott Rod’s performance record reflects consistency across futurity, derby, and aged events, reinforcing his value as a cow horse sire capable of passing on soundness, longevity, and competitive ability. His success in both fence work and versatility events highlights the balance of stop, cow, and handle that breeders prioritize in today’s market.

As a performance-bred stallion by Hottish, Hott Rod offers breeders access to proven genetics backed by real results in the show pen. His first foals are now reaching training age, making him a strong consideration for programs focused on producing reined cow horse prospects, rope horse prospects, and versatile western performance horses.