This Catt Shines

This Catt Shines is a striking palomino stallion recognized for his exceptional bone structure and captivating appearance. Sired by WR This Cat's Smart—an earner of $236,514, NCHA Open Finals Champion, and the #2 Leading Reined Cow Horse Sire—he boasts a proven performance lineage. His dam, Shiner's Bella Mia, is by Shining Spark, a name celebrated in all three major Hall of Fames: AQHA, NRHA, and NRCHA. This Catt Shines has an ideal pedigree for building a quality breeding program. His elite genetics are reflected in his impressive performance and conformation.

This Catt Shines is an AQHA Reserve World Champion in Level 2 Tie-Down Roping and a finalist in Level 3 Tie-Down Roping at the AQHA World Show. His athleticism, exceptional stopping ability, and striking looks make him a favorite in the arena and a promising young sire. They call it Palomino Gold; we call it 'This Catt Shines!'

With his first foals on the ground, This Catt Shines is already passing on his athleticism, intelligence, and signature eye appeal. His offspring exhibit the same impressive presence that made their sire a World Champion.

Owners Ty Smith and Tom Lohse are strategically managing This Catt Shines, his breeding program, and the foals he produces. The industry is evolving, and This Catt Shines is at the forefront of this change. The rope horse industry is progressing, along with the opportunities within it. In 2025, the Solo Select Stallion Incentive was launched, with an estimated $465,000 in payouts across heading, heeling, breakaway, and calf roping. By purchasing a breeding to This Catt Shines, you become eligible for the richest 4-year-old futurity the rope horse industry has ever seen. Bidding on his breeding not only opens the door to significant incentive money in 2026 but, more importantly, supports the Ronald McDonald House Charity, helping families stay together while their child receives medical care in a hospital.

This Catt Shines has tested N/N for 6-Panel and EJSCA. His first foal crop arrived in 2024 and has exceeded the owners' expectations. These foals are eligible for the Solo Select Incentive Rein Cow Horse, Gold Buckle Futurity, Solo Select Incentive Rope Horse, Riata Buckle, NRCHA Cow Horse Incentive, Royal Crown Stallion Incentive, and Chrome Cash.

Owner
Ty Smith & Tom Lohse

Agent
Solo Select Horses, LLC
https://www.soloselecthorses.com/stallions/this-catt-shines
stallions@soloselect.com

Breeding Manager
Madison Swor
madison@soloselect.com