Hashtags’ Progeny Dominate Major Titles, Cementing His Legacy as a Multi Million Sire
The year 2024 will be remembered as a pivotal moment for the legacy of Hashtags, whose offspring achieved unprecedented success across the cutting horse industry. With major wins at the most prestigious events, Hashtags solidified his status as a powerhouse sire, officially surpassing the $4 million mark in offspring earnings.
Things Are Heating Up
Adding to Hashtags’ list of accolades was the remarkable performance of Too Hot To Tag, who captured the coveted 2024 NCHA Open Futurity Championship with a stunning score of 227. Ridden by Kenny Platt, Too Hot To Tag’s victory at the NCHA Futurity is a defining moment that further displays Hashtags’ impact as a sire.
The Mare That Ruled Them All
Headlining the year’s achievements was Jazlyn, a 2019 mare out of MK Cats Kitty, trained and ridden by James Payne. Jazlyn’s resume in 2024 is nothing short of
extraordinary, claiming:
- NCHA Open Super Stakes Derby Champion
- NCHA Summer Spectacular Derby Champion
- NCHA Open Horse of the Year
The NCHA Open Horse of the Year title stands as one of the industry’s highest honors, and Jazlyn earned it by besting over 300 of the world’s top horses. Her total lifetime earnings now sit at an impressive $381,764, making her one of Hashtags’ highest- earning performers to date.
Futurity Success
Becoming the fourth highest money-earning sire of the 2024 NCHA World Championship Futurity, Hashtags produced horses that picked up 22 checks totaling $473,329 – not to mention the 5 horses advancing all the way to the Open Semi Finals.
Small But Mighty
Show Biz On Broadway may be small, but she delivered big results for trainer Jimmie Annoot, winning the NCHA Limited Open Futurity finals with a 221.5 – the black mare impressed Annoot with her grit and consistency. “She’s a little tiny mare, but she doesn’t know it,” he said. “Super easy to show and just a really, really nice horse.”
Tagging His Way
Tag That Wood (Hashtags x Miss Mayzie Wood) made a statement at the NCHA Futurity, earning the title of Intermediate Open Reserve Champion. The talented horse showcased consistency throughout the competition – with a 220 in the first go and a 218 in the second, Tag That Wood entered the Open Futurity Semi-Finals towards the top of the leaderboard.
Shining Bright
Not all of the action took place in Fort Worth. Tosten Peterson delivered an outstanding performance aboard Rhinestoned (Hashtags x Just As Reckless), bred by Russ & Janet Westfall Ranch and owned by The Oyarzun Family, posting a 222 to clinch the Cascades Futurity and Aged Event 3YO Open Championship. This pair later marked a huge 226 at the PCCHA Open Futurity in Las Vegas – this duo is poised for a lot of success in 2025.
The Rise of Hashtags’ Top Six Money Earners
While Jazlyn and Too Hot To Tag stole headlines, Hashtags’ other progeny continued to build on his legacy. His top five performers now include:
1. Too Hot To Tagg – $475,730
2. Jazlyn – $381,764
3. Ms Milania – $216,384
4. Hashtag in Red – $155,267 (2024 NCHA Non-Pro Reserve Horse of the Year)
5. Dirrty Shirley – $135,207
First Lady of the Cutting Pen
Classy classy classy. Tying for 5th at the NCHA Open Futurity, she showcased her competitive edge early on. Throughout 2024, she consistently advanced to the finals at multiple major cuttings, solidifying her reputation as a top-tier performer. With total earnings surpassing $216,384, Ms Milania continues to command attention as one of the classiest looking horses in the pen.
Paint The Town Red
If you want to talk about consistent, talk about this gelding. As the 2024 NCHA Non-Pro Reserve Horse of the Year, Hashtag In Red has found his way to the finals time and time again – and made the top of the leaderboard with some big scores – in both the Open and Non Pro with Gavin Mesalam. This pair has made their way to finishing in the Top 3 countless times, propelling the horse’s earnings to $155,267.
Down and Dirty
Ridden by EJ Huntley, Dirrty Shirley claimed back-to-back titles as the 2023 NCHA Summer Spectacular Non-Pro Reserve Champion in the Derby and the 2024 Non-Pro Reserve Champion in the Classic. Adding to her accolades, she captured the Amateur Classic championship at the 2024 NCHA Summer Spectacular with a stellar score of 224, ridden by Christina Huntley, EJ Huntley’s daughter. These achievements have propelled her lifetime earnings to an impressive $135,207, solidifying her status as a top competitor.
“2024 has been an unforgettable year for Hashtags and his offspring,” said a Hunter Meinzer of Hashtag Ventures, LP. “From Jazlyn’s dominance on the Derby stage to Too Hot To Tag’s stunning Futurity win, Hashtags has proven that his influence as a sire is just getting started.”
