Cutting Horse News

Billy Martin, Millsap, TX has been showing cutting horses for close to 40 years. And, remarkably, he has bred, raised and trained the majority of the horses that have carried him to his $550,612 in lifetime earnings. Laredo Montana is no exception. On Thursday, the homegrown gelding by Light N Lena and out of Little Memory Maker, by Peppy San Badger, assisted Martin in laying down a 216 run that earned the top spot in the preliminary round of Senior Division competition within this year’s Non-Pro Derby. The experience could also be a shot of déjà vu for Billy, since he also rode the horse’s sire to the same division championship at the Breeder’s Invitational a few years back. Laredo Montana is among the oldest foal crop by Light N Lena (lte. $160,442), and his performance last night was a satisfying ride for Martin. “It is the ultimate experience to raise and train a horse and then go win on him,” he said. “It just doesn’t get any better than that.” “It was a pretty accurate run,” recalled Martin... Click Here To Read More at www.sheriforrest.com