Leo died in 1967 at 27, and was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 1989. Biography updated as of march 1989. The sorrel stallion had a busted knee and a stifle injury, yet Bud Warren paid $2,500 for 7-year-old Leo, and the state of Oklahoma laughed. It was not long before Leo quieted the critics.

Leo (1940–1967) was one of the most influential Quarter Horse sires in the early years of the American Quarter Horse Association (or AQHA).

Pedigree for Leo, photos and offspring from the All Breed Horse Pedigree Database.

Apr 16, 2006 · Leo lived to the age of 27 and was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 1989, Learn more about Leo at AQHA Hall of Fame. Listed are the Third River Ranch stock which include Leo in their pedigree.

In the early years of the American Quarter Horse industry, Leo was known primarily as a sizzling speed horse. Later, he gained a hefty reputation of being a leading sire. Both his sons and daughters excelled on the track and in the show ring.

Jan 22, 2016 · Oklahoma’s largest Quarter Horse show to date was held at Stillwater in 1961. At that time, the winner of the aged stallion class and reserve champion stallion was Leovada, a AAA running horse which has more than held his own in show ring competition.

One of the many great foals of Joe Reed II, Leo carved his niche as a sizzling speed horse. He cemented his reputation by becoming one of the all-time great sires. Leo sired athletic ability as well as speed.

Jan 20, 2022 · Ralph Dye's story, "Leo Was A Mighty Horse," (Quarter Racing World, November 1973) tells us that Little Fanny had two starts as a 2 year old and then she was bred to Joe Reed II. Little Fanny produced seven foals by Joe Reed II and they include the ROM runners Leo, A; Firebrand Reed, AA and Little Sister W, AAA.

Tiger Leo, si 95, 4 wins, $1,195 RC; 25 HLT & 32 Perf. Pts.; '66 O AQHA Champ., '95 NSBA Hall of Fame Vanetta Dee , World Champion Qrt Running Mare Vannevar , World Champion Qrt Running Gelding

Famous Leo-bred cutting horses include Peppy San, Mr San Peppy and King’s Pistol. Sixty-nine of Leo’s get earned halter points, 46 earned performance points and 24 were AQHA Champions. In 1989, both Leo and Bud Warren were inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame. Back: Legends IV. Next: Longhorn Study