The pedigree emphasizes cutting and cow horse lines with strong performance influences:
| Generation | Sire Line | Dam Line | Key Ancestors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOMCAT CHEX | GLOREYOUS | HIGH BROW CAT (x2) |
| 2 | HIGH BROW CAT | GLO KITTY | PEPPY SAN BADGER, SMART LITTLE LENA |
| 3 | HIGH BROW HICKORY | GRAYS STARLIGHT | DOC’S HICKORY, DUAL PEP |
| 4 | DOC’S HICKORY | DOC BAR | COLONEL FRECKLES, POCO LENA |
Key Bloodlines: Double HIGH BROW CAT (dominant cow work), PEPPY SAN BADGER (versatility), DOC BAR/SMART LITTLE LENA (reining/cutting), DOC’S HICKORY (cow sense).
GLOREYOUS TOMCAT is an excellent multi-use horse with performance pedigree enhanced by proven trail calmness. The regular work requirement is manageable for active owners. Excellent for NRCHA/VRH/Cowboying; strong for Family Use with routine.
| Strengths | Challenges |
|---|---|
| AQHA gelding, 7 years | Regular work needed |
| Exceptional cow sense | Fresh on 3rd day (max 2 days idle) |
| Trail proven (calm/slow) | Confirm reining/doctoring |
| Trainable temperament | - |
Guide Criteria: AQHA gelding, High Brow Cat/Peppy San Badger/Colonel Freckles/Doc Bar bloodlines, compact conformation, high agility, calm temperament, reining/cow/herd skills.
| Criteria | Evaluation | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Breed/Sex/Age | AQHA gelding, 7 years | Excellent |
| Bloodlines | Double HIGH BROW CAT + PEPPY SAN BADGER | Excellent |
| Conformation | Compact/muscular (14.2–15.2H) | Suitable |
| Athleticism | High agility for spins/slides | Ideal |
| Temperament | Calm trails + routine = composed | Excellent |
| Skills | Strong cow/herd; reining verify | 2–4 months |
Suitability: Excellent
Training Needed: 2–4 months reining polish
Guide Criteria: AQHA gelding, Peppy San Badger/Colonel Freckles/High Brow Cat bloodlines, balanced conformation, quick/smooth-gaited, calm temperament, reining/cow/trail skills.
| Criteria | Evaluation | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Breed/Sex/Age | AQHA gelding, 7 years | Excellent |
| Bloodlines | PEPPY SAN BADGER excels all events | Excellent |
| Conformation | Balanced/muscular (14.3–15.3H) | Suitable |
| Athleticism | Quick + smooth/slow trails | Ideal |
| Temperament | Calm trails = Ranch Trail perfect | Excellent |
| Skills | Cutting/cow proven; reining polish | 1–2 months |
Suitability: Excellent
Training Needed: 1–2 months polish
Guide Criteria: AQHA gelding, Peppy San Badger/Colonel Freckles/High Brow Cat bloodlines, stocky conformation, agile/steady, calm temperament, cattle/roping skills.
| Criteria | Evaluation | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Breed/Sex/Age | AQHA gelding, 7 years | Excellent |
| Bloodlines | PEPPY SAN BADGER excellent all tasks | Excellent |
| Conformation | Stocky/strong (14.3–15.3H) | Suitable |
| Athleticism | Agile cattle + steady trails | Ideal |
| Temperament | Calm trails = ranch reliable | Excellent |
| Skills | Strong cattle/roping; doctoring verify | None |
Suitability: Excellent
Training Needed: None
Guide Criteria: AQHA gelding, 8–15 years, calm/low-energy temperament, 14.2–15.2H, basic riding/trail skills, desensitized, Peppy San Badger suitable bloodlines.
| Criteria | Evaluation | Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Breed/Sex/Age | AQHA gelding, 7 years | Good |
| Bloodlines | PEPPY SAN BADGER suitable; trails override energy | Strong |
| Conformation | Sound/balanced (14.2–15.2H) | Suitable |
| Athleticism | Steady/slow trails = kid-safe | Ideal |
| Temperament | Calm/gentle + routine = forgiving | Strong |
| Skills | Trail proven + basic riding | None |
Suitability: Strong
Training Needed: Weekly routine (max 2 days idle)
| Horse | NRCHA | VRH | Cowboying | Family Use | Maintenance | Differentiator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLOREYOUS TOMCAT | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Strong | Max 2 days idle | Trail calm + pedigree |
| Boogers Fight Fire | Excellent | Excellent | Strong | Moderate | Low | Reining edge |
| Fiestas Eat My Dust | Strong | Strong | Strong | Moderate | Low | Cutting focus |
| Little Dry Starlight | Strong | Strong | Strong | Strong | Low | Low-maintenance |
| Dual Smart Quixote | Strong | Strong | Strong | Moderate | Low | Cow work |
| Category | Rating | Reason | Training Needed | Maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRCHA | Excellent | Dominant cow/herd work | 2–4 months reining | Max 2 days idle |
| VRH | Excellent | All events + trail proven | 1–2 months polish | Max 2 days idle |
| Cowboying | Excellent | Cattle work + ranch steady | None | Max 2 days idle |
| Family Use | Strong | Trail safe + manageable energy | Weekly routine | Max 2 days idle |
| Day | Activity | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Trail ride | 30 min | Prevent 3rd day freshness |
| Tue | Arena walk/trot | 20 min | Maintain calmness |
| Wed | REST | - | Max idle day |
| Thu | Light work | 30 min | Reset energy |
| Fri | Trail ride | 25 min | Family use |
| Sat | Group ride | 45 min | Bonding |
| Sun | REST | - | Max idle day |
Total: 2.5 hours/week
Key: Maximum 2 days idle (fresh on 3rd day)
Question: Would using GLOREYOUS TOMCAT as a turn-back horse (lesson/teaching horse rotated among multiple riders) be good for the maintenance plan?
| Assessment | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Suitability | Excellent | Perfect fit for maintenance needs |
| Benefits | ||
| - Idle Prevention | ✓ | Multiple riders = daily work |
| - Freshness Management | ✓ | No 3-day idle possible |
| - Trail Calmness | ✓ | Safe for beginner students |
| - Energy Level | ✓ | Freshness = engaging lessons |
| Considerations | ||
| - Beginner Safety | ✓ | Slow/calm trails = ideal |
| - Training Level | ⚠ | Intermediate riders for reining |
| - Scheduling | ✓ | Easy rotation among students |
Updated Maintenance with Turn-Back:
| Rider Type | Days/Week | Duration | Idle Prevention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners (Family) | Mon, Fri | 25-30 min | Trail rides |
| Intermediate Students | Tue, Thu | 20-30 min | Arena work |
| Advanced (NRCHA) | Sat | 45 min | Pattern practice |
| Result | 7 days/week | 2.5-3 hrs | Zero idle risk |
Verdict: YES - Excellent Strategy. Turn-back use eliminates idle concerns while leveraging trail calmness for beginners and pedigree for advanced riders. Recommended primary maintenance method.
GLOREYOUS TOMCAT: Excellent multi-use horse for active owners. Turn-bacm use = perfect maintenance solution.
| Source | URL | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter Horse Resource Pedigree | https://quarterhorseresource.com/home/6973679/pedigree | Official AQHA pedigree for GLOREYOUS TOMCAT (#5928358) |
| Simplexvia Family Horse Guide | https://simplexvia.com/horse-buying-guide-family.html | Family use evaluation criteria |
| AQHA Official Site | https://www.aqha.com/ | Registration and breed standards |
| NRCHA (National Reined Cow Horse Association) | https://nrcha.com/ | NRCHA competition standards |
| AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse | https://www.aqha.com/programs/horse-shows/versatility-ranch-horse | VRH event criteria |
| AllBreedPedigree Database | https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/gloreyous+tomcat | Extended pedigree verification |