Hollywood Dun It facts for kids

Hollywood Dun It (born in 1983, died in 2005) was a famous American Quarter Horse. He was amazing at a horse sport called reining. He was also a record-breaking stallion (a male horse used for breeding). People loved him for his special personality. He was known for passing on his great skills, like making a "big stop" and turning very athletically. These are super important moves for reining horses!

Who Owned Hollywood Dun It?

Hollywood Dun It was born thanks to Gwen L. Steif from Illinois. Later, a couple named Tim and Colleen McQuay from Texas bought him. They also had a business partner, Jennifer Easton. Tim McQuay was a very successful horse trainer. He earned over $2,000,000 in the National Reining Horse Association (NHRA)!

Hollywood Dun It's Amazing Career

Hollywood Dun It's first big win was in 1986. His trainer, Tim McQuay, rode him to become the Reserve Champion at the NHRA Open Futurity. In 1987, he won two more big titles: the NRHA Open Derby Champion and the NRHA Open Superstakes Champion. In total, Hollywood Dun It won $65,808 in NHRA competitions.

Hollywood Dun It's Offspring and Legacy

After his successful career, Hollywood Dun It retired in 1988. He then became a stud horse, meaning he was used for breeding. He became the first horse to have his foals (baby horses) earn $3,000,000, and then even $4,000,000! After he passed away, his offspring's earnings reached over $6,000,000. That's a lot of money!

Six of his children have each won over $100,000 in NHRA Lifetime Earnings. His foals have won many important titles. These include the NRHA Futurity, NRHA Derby, and NRHA Superstakes. They have also won gold medals in international competitions. Hollywood Dun It's children have also done well in other horse sports. These include working cow horse, cutting, and barrel racing.

Hall of Fame Honors

Hollywood Dun It was honored twice for his amazing achievements. In 2000, he was welcomed into the National Reining Horse Association Hall of Fame. Then, in 2012, he was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Association Hall of Fame. These are very special honors for horses!

Other Cool Facts About Hollywood Dun It

When Hollywood Dun It passed away, he was suffering from serious health issues. To remember him, the NHRA created a special award called "Hollywood Dun It."

In 1998, Hollywood Dun It became the first reining horse to be made into a Breyer Horse model. Breyer horses are popular collectible toy horses. People loved his model so much that it became a collector's item! In 2002, his son, Dun Gotta Gun, also became a Breyer Horse model.