Person · 2017
NRHA Hall of Fame · Inducted 2017
Rosanne Sternberg
NRHA $2M+ Owner · Breeder of Smart Spook · International Ambassador · Inducted 2017
Rosanne Sternberg splits her time between Sterling Ranch in Aubrey, Texas, and her home in Great Britain — an embodiment of reining's international reach. She bred and owns Smart Spook ($403K in NRHA LTE, 2004 Futurity Champion, $7M sire) and Ebony Shines (NRHA's first $1M dam, HOF inductee). She became NRHA's second-ever $2 Million Owner (2020), is an Equi-Stat $3M Breeder, a former non-pro competitor who rode for Team Great Britain at the 2002 WEG, and a member of the NRHA executive committee.
Career Highlights
- Bred and owns Smart Spook — 2004 NRHA Futurity Champion with Shawn Flarida; $403K career earnings; now a $7M sire and NRHA Hall of Famer; also owned Ebony Shines, NRHA's first $1M dam
- NRHA's second $2 Million Owner (2020) — after Arcese; Equi-Stat Elite $3M Breeder; horses bred by Sternberg have earned $3.5M+ in NRHA competition
- International reining pioneer — rode for Team Great Britain at 2002 WEG in Jerez; NRHA Executive Committee member and European Affiliates Council member; straddles UK and US reining communities
- Sterling Ranch, Pilot Point, Texas / Great Britain
Class of 2017