The Born Legacy

overview

The Born Legacy was a remarkable talent whose presence in the show pen and the breeding barn left a lasting mark on the industry. This 2013 bay AQHA stallion, standing 15.3 hands, was sired by Good I Will Be and out of Pretty Hot And Sonny (Hot Pretense), combining elegance, athleticism, and proven performance bloodlines. During his career, he earned titles that included NSBA World Champion, AQHA Reserve World Champion, and Congress Reserve Champion, along with recognition as an AQHA High Point Stallion in both Western Pleasure and Trail. He also claimed the 2016 Hylton Maiden Reserve Championship and multiple circuit championships, demonstrating versatility and consistency at the highest levels.

The Born Legacy exemplified the kind of balanced, all-around excellence that defines a truly great stallion. His combination of beauty, movement, and trainability made him a standout competitor and an admired sire, and his legacy continues through the horses that carry his name forward.

Genetics / testing

• 8 Panel Negative: HYPP (N/N), PSSM (N/N), HERDA (N/N), GBED (N/N), MYHM (N/N), MH (N/N), EJSCA (N/N), AIS (N/N)
• Color Testing: E/e, A/A, nd2/nd2, n/W20

Career Highlights

• Congress Reserve Champion
• NSBA World Champion
• AQHA Reserve World Champion
• AQHA Hi-Pt Stallion in Western Pleasure & Trail
• 2016 Hylton Maiden Reserve Champion
• Multiple Cicuit Champion

sire Highlights

• Sire of Waffle House: $60,000+ in LTE, NSBA Western Pleasure Earnings in 2023 as a 3yo exceeded $60k, 2024 The Premier Reserve Champion Maiden Trail, 2025 A Sudden Impulse Super Sires Champion 4/5yo WP ($2,500), 2024 Fun In The Sun Super Sires Champion Mty Open WP ($1,460), 2024 The Championship Show Super Sires Champion 4yo OP WP ($2,250), 2023 Congress Super Sires Champion Open 3yo WP ($2,500), 2023 Back to Berrien Super Sires Champion NP 3yo WP ($1,701), 2023 Back to Berrien Super Sires Champion NP 3yo WP Ltd ($4,456)
• Sire of Black N Bleu: 2025 The EMO Celebration Super Sires Champion Green HUS ($960),
• Sire of Gunnz N Roses: 2024 Bluebonnet Festival Super Sires Select Horsemanship Champion ($448), 2024 Bluebonnet Festival Super Sires Champion Select Showmanship ($297.60), 2025 Bluebonnet Festival Super Sires Champion AM HUS ($327.60); 2023 Bluebonnet Festival Super Sires Reserve Champion AM Select Showmanship ($218.40), 2023 Bluebonnet Festival Super Sires Reserve Champion Am Select HMS ($207.90)
• Sire of Lady Legend: 2021 Tom Powers Futurity Super Sires 3rd NP LL Western ($1,296)

other incentives

• APHA Breeders' Trust
• NSBA Stallion Incentive Fund
• Tom Powers Triple Challenge Futurity
• Premier Sires

eligibility

Foals sired by The Born Legacy and properly nominated to Super Sires are eligible for:

• Eligible for Breeders Purse classes: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
• Stakes Purse classes