2025 Breeder's Guide

Shining Spark
The influence of Shining Spark continues to dominate in all performance horse arenas.
Shining Spark

Shining Spark
Carol Rose Quarter Horses
Gainesville, Texas
940-372-2000

STUD FEE: $5,000 plus $500 administrative fee (ICSI Only)

SIRE: Genuine Doc
DAM:
Diamonds Sparkle by
Mr Diamond Dude

INCENTIVES: Riata Championship

While Shining Spark achieved remarkable success in the competitive arena, it is through his legacy as a sire that his legend truly solidifies. 

Born from the pairing of two Superhorses—Genuine Doc and the AQHA Hall of Fame mare Diamonds Sparkle—Shining Spark garnered $62,674 in earnings alongside 17 AQHA performance points in reining, securing an AQHA Open Performance Register of Merit (ROM). He became the youngest NRHA $1 million sire in 2002 and was inducted into the NRHA Hall of Fame in 2011.

“My greatest passion has always been team roping,” owner Carol Rose shared. “Shining Spark was an exceptional head horse and outstanding steer stopping horse. His incredible speed out of the box and quick stopping ability were unmatched. Unfortunately, the public never witnessed his roping skills, as Bobby Lewis was training him for the World’s Greatest Horseman when an unrelated illness ended that career.”

Shining Spark’s impressive progeny feature 26 AQHA World Champions across various disciplines, including the 2003 Superhorse Shine By The Bay, with total earnings exceeding $10.4 million. His descendants also include the ARHFA World Champion Chics Magic Corona and the 2019 PRCA/AQHA Heel Horse of the Year DT Sugar Chex Whiz, who has become a leading producer in rope horse futurities.

A proven sire in the Western performance horse world, Shining Spark’s offspring consistently demonstrate exceptional athleticism, trainability, cow sense and speed.

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