Strait Up Metallic

Updated October 19, 2026

Lot number	40
Auction	High Desert Barrel Racing Stallion Auction
Date	November 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM PST
Auction house	High Desert Barrel Racing
Location	Prineville, Oregon

Strait Up Metallic (affectionately nicknamed "Chex") is a 2023 gray AQHA/APHA/FQHA stallion owned by Karley Petersen and standing at ND Bar Quarter Horses in Norwich, North Dakota. Backed by 91.65% Foundation Quarter Horse bloodlines, he represents modern performance genetics paired with traditional ranch breeding. ?? Height Strait Up Metallic stands at 14.2 hands. ?? Temperament & Trainability While specific behavioral write-ups are localized to his training updates, his management and promotional materials highlight his exceptional brains, feel, trainability, and versatility. He is marketed as an ideal combination of a highly trainable mind and true athletic appeal. ?? Disease Panel Results He is 8-Panel Negative (N/N), meaning he is a non-carrier for all major genetic disorders evaluated on comprehensive quarter horse profiles. His specific results include: • HYPP: N/N • OLWS: N/N • PSSM1: N/N • MYHM: N/N • HERDA: N/N • MH: N/N • GBED: N/N • EJSCA: N/N Color genetics: E/e, A/a, n/G, nd2/nd2 (Bay base with a gray dominant gene). ?? Accomplishments Because he is a young stallion (foaled in 2023), his lifetime earnings and competitive record are growing alongside his active training program: • AQHA Point Earner • AQHA World Show Qualifier • LTE (Lifetime Earnings): $587+ and continually growing as he is actively showing. ?? Pedigree Notes His early performance promise is heavily supported by his championship lineage: • Sire: Metallic Cattack (LTE: $30,000+), an APHA Open World Champion in Calf Roping, 3rd at the AQHA World Show in Calf Roping, and a multiple Cutting Open & Non-Pro Aged Event Finalist. Sired by the legendary $50+ million sire, Metallic Cat. • Dam: Strait Tiki, a 6666's Ranch-bred mare sired by Six Pounds Sterling (by Strait Silver), bringing strong, old-school ranch, rope, and foundation performance bloodlines to his pedigree. Chute Fee $250- Same day shipping $250

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