The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly recognizes Guns R For Shootin as the association’s newest Million Dollar Sire after his offspring surpassed $1 million in NRHA lifetime earnings.
The stallion, owned by Humphrey Quarter Horses and bred and nominated by Eric Storey, has steadily built a reputation for producing consistent, versatile performers capable of succeeding at every level of NRHA competition. By Gunner and out of Chelsea Lena, Guns R For Shootin earned $113,374 during his own NRHA show career before passing his athleticism and trainability to the next generation.
His offspring have excelled in major NRHA events across both Open and Non Pro competition, with multiple horses finding success at the sport’s most prestigious futurities and derbies.
Leading the way is Drivin By Shootin, out of Chex Drive, who has accumulated $113,115 in NRHA lifetime earnings. Owned by Michael James Riley and bred and nominated by Humphrey Quarter Horses, Drivin By Shootin exemplifies the consistency that has become a hallmark of the stallion’s offspring.
Among Guns R For Shootin’s top money earners are:
- Drivin By Shootin (out of Chex Drive) — $113,115 NRHA LTE.
- Shootin Guns (out of Crome Plated Lady) — $71,011 NRHA LTE. Owned, bred, and nominated by Humphrey Quarter Horses, the mare finished third in the 2024 NRHA Derby® Level 3 Non Pro with Ryan Humphrey and claimed the Level 3 Non Pro Championship at the 2024 100X Brazos Slide Derby. Earlier in her career, Francesco Martinotti piloted her to the Level 3 Open Championship at the 2021 North American Reining Stakes Derby.
- Shootin Wright (out of Wrightintinseltown) — $64,277 NRHA LTE. Owned by David Stroud; bred and nominated by Debbie Hubbert.
- Guns R Vintage (out of Vintage Stardust) — $56,737 NRHA LTE. Owned by Vaughn Zimmerman and Robert Santagata; bred and nominated by Buckshot Farms. The gelding also placed 10th in the Level 4 Open at the 2025 NRHA Futurity®.
- West Coast Gunmann (out of TC West Coast Wendi) — $53,154 NRHA LTE. Owned by Chad Clark; bred by David McBurney and nominated by Humphrey Quarter Horses.
The depth of Guns R For Shootin’s offspring has fueled his rise to the Million Dollar Sire milestone. Rather than relying on a single standout performer, his progeny have consistently earned checks across the industry’s premier events, demonstrating the stallion’s ability to produce competitive horses for a wide variety of riders and owners.
As Guns R For Shootin joins the distinguished ranks of NRHA Million Dollar Sires, his growing influence ensures his legacy will continue to shape the next generation of reining champions.
By NRHA Press Release
