Horse · 2011
NRHA Hall of Fame · Inducted 2011
Shining Spark
NRHA $4M Sire · NRCHA $4M Sire · Carol Rose's Palomino Legend · 2011
Shining Spark — "Shiner" — was a palomino stallion bred accidentally when Carol Rose (People HOF 2017) crossed Genuine Doc with Diamonds Sparkle (HOF 1996). No one knew what would result. The foal that arrived on January 18, 1989, became one of the greatest performance sires in history. With Tim McQuay guiding him, Shiner won the 1993 AQHA Junior Reining World Championship with a 227.5. He eventually became both an NRHA $4 Million Sire and an NRCHA $4 Million Sire — a dual achievement no other horse has matched. Carol Rose owned him his entire life. He passed away December 27, 2021, just three weeks shy of his 33rd birthday.
Career Highlights
- NRHA $4M Sire AND NRCHA $4M Sire — a dual achievement no other horse has matched; 1993 AQHA Junior Reining World Champion; trained by Bob Loomis then Tim McQuay; 1,316 registered foals
- Out of Diamonds Sparkle (HOF 1996) — Carol Rose owned him his entire 32-year life; his line produced Princess In Diamonds (HOF 2016) and Ebony Shines (HOF 2016) among many others
- Born January 18, 1989 · Owned by Carol Rose, Gainesville, Texas · Passed away December 27, 2021, age 32
Class of 2011