Taken It ToThe Limit

Updated October 19, 2026

Lot number	42
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

Taken It To The Limit (barn name "Cruz") is a 2015 American Paint Horse Association (APHA) stallion with extensive Quarter Horse lineage. Though registered under APHA due to his bay tobiano coat color, he is heavily bred for AQHA/APHA racing. He is currently owned and managed by JTS Quarter Horses (Tj Earhart) in East Texas. Conformation & Height • Height: 16.0 hands (16hh). • Weight: Approximately 1,200 lbs. • Build: He is known for a strong topline, deep heart girth, powerful hip, clean legs with heavy bone, and a short back. Genetic Disease Panel Results • Panel Status: Tested 6-Panel N/N (and alternatively advertised as 7-Panel N/N including the APHA-specific splash/lethal white or genetic color markers). • Meaning: He is negative and clean of all major hereditary disorders tested by the AQHA/APHA (such as HYPP, PSSM1, HERDA, GBED, MH, and OLWS), meaning he will not pass these genetic diseases to his offspring. Temperament • Traits: He is highly regarded for an intelligent expression, standout presence, and a highly trainable, minded disposition. Promoters emphasize his great mindset for a performance horse. Accomplishments • Race Record: Achieved a Speed Index of SI 89. • Earnings: Earned $17,638 in 6 lifetime track starts (Record: 6-2-1-1). • Major Placings: Finished 3rd in the Colors of Texas Maturity-G2. • Progeny Record: As a sire, his foals have gone on to find great success in barrel racing and track performances, earning over $100,000 in progeny earnings alongside producing multiple AAA track winners. Pedigree Highlights • Sire: Carters Cartel (SI 103, LTE $654,771, AQHA Racing Champion 2-Year-Old Colt by Corona Cartel). • Dam: Judy Janise (LTE $19,564, SI 88 by Judys Lineage). Booking Fee $500- Shipping next day $525 - Shipping same day $725

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