Royal Santana facts for kids
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| Breed | Quarter Horse |
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| Discipline | Cutting |
| Sire | Peppy San |
| Grandsire | Leo San |
| Dam | Royal Smart |
| Maternal grandsire | Royal King |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | May 1971 |
| Country | United States |
| Color | Sorrel |
| Honors | |
| Other awards | |
| NCHA Platinum & Gold & Silver & Bronze Awards, NCHA Certificate of Ability, AQHA World Champion | |
| Honors | |
| American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame | |
| Last updated on: January 12, 2008. | |
Royal Santana (born May 1971 – died 1995) was a famous Quarter Horse. He was a gelding, which means he was a male horse that could not have foals. Royal Santana had a beautiful sorrel coat, which is a reddish-brown color.
His father was a well-known horse named Peppy San. His mother was a mare named Royal Smart. Royal Santana became a champion in a horse sport called cutting.
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Royal Santana's Amazing Career
Royal Santana was a very successful horse in his career. He won many awards and titles. He was known for his skill in the sport of cutting.
What is a Quarter Horse?
A Quarter Horse is a breed of horse. They are known for being very fast over short distances. They are also very good at working with cattle. This makes them perfect for sports like cutting.
What is Cutting?
Cutting is a horse sport. In this sport, a horse and rider work together. Their goal is to separate one cow from a herd. The horse must keep the cow from returning to the group. It's like a game of tag between the horse and the cow! Royal Santana was one of the best at this sport.
His Big Wins
Royal Santana earned a lot of money in cutting contests. He won over $174,000! He also received many special awards from the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA). These included Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards. He also earned a Certificate of Ability.
He was also a champion with the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). He won the AQHA World Champion title. He was also a Reserve World Champion, meaning he came in second place.
A Horse of Fame
Royal Santana was a truly special horse. His achievements were recognized in a big way.
Hall of Fame Honor
In the year 2000, Royal Santana was honored. He was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame. This is a very high honor for a horse. It means he was one of the best and most important Quarter Horses ever.
Where He Rests
Royal Santana passed away in 1995. He was buried in a special place. His resting spot is next to an arena that was named after him. This arena is at Merrill’s Windward Stud. It is a lasting tribute to his greatness.
