Horse · 2016
NRHA Hall of Fame · Inducted 2016
Ebony Shines
NRHA's First $1 Million Dam · Rosanne Sternberg's Mare · 2016
Ebony Shines — a 1999 palomino Quarter Horse mare by Shining Spark (HOF 2011) out of Ebony Whiz — was purchased by Rosanne Sternberg (People HOF 2017) and became NRHA's first ever $1 Million Dam, a historic milestone in the sport. Her offspring include Shiners Whizard, Shine Chic Shine (2011 NRHA Derby Open Champion), Shine N Spook (2014 NRHA Futurity Co-Champion by Smart Spook HOF 2015), and Hang Ten And Shine. Her daughter Ebony Spook won the 2014 NRHA Open World Championship.
Career Highlights
- NRHA's first $1 Million Dam — a historic milestone; by Shining Spark (HOF 2011); owned by Rosanne Sternberg (People HOF 2017); set the benchmark for mare excellence in NRHA history
- Dam of Shine N Spook (2014 Futurity Co-Champion), Shine Chic Shine (2011 Derby Champion), Ebony Spook (2014 NRHA Open World Champion) — one of the most productive producers in NRHA history
Class of 2016