We’ve got a foal production sale this weekend, August 22, at our ranch in Wells, Nevada. There are 8 foals that are sired by a GONE TO THE MOUNTAIN son and out of linebred MADDON’S BRIGHT EYES mares. They are bred for speed and good dispositions. If you aren’t familiar with these legendary bloodlines, here’s some history for you in the link below. If you are interested in watching the videos of these foals and seeing the sale catalog, here’s a link for both. Online bidding is available too. Gone To Be Bright is the barrel horse pictured. He’s a 3/4 brother to these colts sire and has a speed index of 110. He’s standing in Texas and is a natural at everything he tries. Contact us if you have any questions!

https://memoryranches.com/horse/dj-bright-silk-train/

https://memoryranches.com/2026-sale-catalog/

Gone To The Mountain is considered the “Secretariat” of the Quarter Horse world and a record setting legend. He was born on a small farm in Texas and is proof that good things come in plain brown packages. He’s been setting records since he first stepped on the track. GTTM won or placed in 20 of 25 career starts and had a LTE of $458,831. He’s a seven-time stakes winner with a speed index of 115. He was AAA at six of the seven AQHA distances. Out of 11 races at 870 yards, GTTM won 10 of them and took 2nd place on the 11th. He set a 870-yard world record of :43.029 in 2009 and that achievement is still untouched 17 years later among Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds alike. He was also named champion distance horse that year. GTTM is one of only 12 stallions that with a get of 100 foals or less have won a million dollars. 46 out of his 68 foals are ROM earners. His breeder and owner, Clyde Woerner said, “He’s a fun horse. The best thing about him is his disposition; you’d think he was a 10-year-old gelding. Nothing bothers him. He’s just easy going. We’re very fortunate, for a couple of old retired people, to have a horse like that.” His jockey, Freddie Martinez, said, “I’ve had the privilege to ride many great horses in my career, and with over $23,000,000 in earnings, nearly 100 stake wins, and 9 grade 1 winners as a jockey, I’ve been blessed to sit on some of the best. That’s what makes this next statement carry so much weight: Gone To The Mountain is truly one of the greatest I’ve ever ridden.” GTTM is well known for setting records at the long distances but it’s interesting to note that almost half of his $458,831 was earned at 440 yards or less. This incredible combination of explosive speed like a Quarter Horse and the lasting endurance of a Thoroughbred truly makes Gone To The Mountain one of the most exceptional racehorses to ever run.