Epic Leader X Tangos Blonde Hope in 2019
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June, 2018 Sherwood, AR. Tangos Blonde Hope ("Blondie) has been successfully bred to Epic Leader, one of the most accomplished barrel sires in the industry. Weatherford Equine Breeding of Weatherford, TX successfully bred and transferred the embryo from Blondie earlier this month . This is the first offspring from this pairing and promises to be an outstanding prospect.
Dash Ta Fame X Tangos Blonde Hope Again in 2019
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June, 2018 Sherwood, AR. Tangos Blonde Hope ("Blondie) has again been successfully bred to the all time leading barrel sire in AQHA history, Dash Ta Fame. Weatherford Equine Breeding of Weatherford, TX successfully bred and transferred the embryo from Blondie earlier this month . This is the second offspring from Blondie and Dash Ta Fame. Earlier this year Lake Hamilton Equine of Royal, Arkansas foaled a colt out of this famous pair. "We haven't made a final decision yet about this colt but it will be hard not to wait and see how he develops before we decide whether to leave him as a stallion" said Allison Martin.
Tangos Blonde Hope Inducted Into National Pole Bending Association Hall Of Fame
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June 2018, Cloverdale, Indiana - At the 2018 NPBA National Championship event in Cloverdale, Indiana, Tangos Blonde Hope, aka "Blondie", was honored by being inducted into the NPBA Hall Of Fame. "This is a once in a lifetime honor for a once in a lifetime horse, said Larry Martin, of Martin Family Farms. NPBA Hall of Fame candidates are nominated by NPBA members, usually fellow competitors. During his acceptance remarks, Martin "Gave honor to whom honor is due" by recognizing Blondie's breeders Tim and Tammie Campbell, Doug Smith, Blondie's first trainer, Randy "Sluggo" Suggs and Bradley Bohannon, who campaigned Blondie during her early career, Lane Smith, who jockeyed Blondie to multiple AQHA Congress and World Championship titles, Allison Martin, who ensured Blondie was always fit and ready to compete, and Martin's wife Renie Martin, who supported and manages multiple aspects of the couples operation. Blondie's place in the NPBA Hall of Fame puts her among some of the greatest pole bending horses in history.
Tangos Blonde Hope Retains AQHA World Champion Title in 2017
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November 2017, Oklahoma City, OK – Tangos Blonde Hope, aka “Blondie”, and Lane Smith of Ward Arkansas returned to the Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship show in Oklahoma City to successfully defend their 2016 World Championship title among one of the toughest fields of pole benders ever assembled. Repeating their performance of 2016, the duo won the class with the fastest time of the entire event, clocking the only clean sub-20 second run of 19.991. The 2017 victory was the teams 4th AQHA World Champion title and 9th career championship title, all accomplished in only four years. This year’s win was especially rewarding as it marked the final performance in this event for Blondie and Lane. The pair left the arena for the final time as perhaps the most successful pole bending team in history. “To own a horse of this caliber, and have her competed so successfully, has truly been a blessing to our family and for our program” said Larry Martin of Martin Family Farms.
Dash Ta Fame X Tangos Blonde Hope in 2018
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July, 2017 Sherwood, AR. Tangos Blonde Hope ("Blondie) has been successfully bred to the all time leading barrel sire in AQHA history, Dash Ta Fame. Lake Hamilton Equine of Royal Arkansas and Arnold Reproduction Center of Weatherford, TX successfully bred and transferred the embryo from Blondie earlier this year. The future potential of this offspring has already created quite a buzz. "It's really hard not to get excited about what this foal has the possibility to accomplish." said Larry Martin. Stay tuned for more news about this exciting event.
Dash Ta Fame X Tangos Blonde Hope in 2018
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July, 2017 Sherwood, AR. Tangos Blonde Hope ("Blondie) has been successfully bred to the all time leading barrel sire in AQHA history, Dash Ta Fame. Lake Hamilton Equine of Royal Arkansas and Arnold Reproduction Center of Weatherford, TX successfully bred and transferred the embryo from Blondie earlier this year. The future potential of this offspring has already created quite a buzz. "It's really hard not to get excited about what this foal has the possibility to accomplish." said Larry Martin. Stay tuned for more news about this exciting event.
Mollys Angel Eyes Earns 2016 High Point in Amateur Stakes
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January, 2017 Sherwood, AR. Mollys Angel Eyes and Allison Martin earned their third career High Point title in Amateur Stakes in 2016. The pair began competing as first-timers in AQHA and have had a wonderful journey together. Allison set a goal in 2016 to earn one more High Point title before retiring "Molly" after many years of competing together. "I'll never have another horse like Molly. She taught me many lessons and we've had a great run together." said Allison Martin. Molly will be bred in 2018.
Tangos Blonde Hope takes top spot in Sr. Poles at 2016 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship.
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November, 2016 Oklahoma City, OK. "Blondie", jockeyed by Lane Smith of Ward Arkansas, secured the 2016 AQHA Sr. Poles World Championship with an impressive 19.7 second run, the fastest pole time of the entire show. The win earned Blondie her 6th champion trophy making her one of the most decorated pole bending horses in AQHA history.
Mollys Angel Eyes finishes 6th in Amateur Stakes at 2016 AQHA World Championships
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November, 2016 Oklahoma City, OK. Molly and Allison Martin had another great World show in 2016, bringing home another Top 10 finish. Molly and Allison have consistently made the World show finals in the last several years and are always tough competitors. The pair are chasing the 2016 Amateur Stakes High Point championship and hope to add it to their previous two High Point awards.
Tangos Blonde Hope defends her title at 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress.
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October, 2016 Columbus OH. Blondie and Lane Smith of Ward Arkansas had set the bar pretty high in 2015 after winning both the Sr. Poles and Pole Sweepstakes championships. The competition in 2016 was tough as always but the famous duo pulled out another impressive win by securing the 2016 Poles Bending Sweepstakes. Blondie and Lane thrilled the crowds with 19.4 and 19.3 second performances and left no doubt that they are the best pole benders in the world!
Martin Family Farms offers Tangos Blonde Hope Embryos for sale
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August, 2016 Sherwood, AR. Martin Family Farms plans to offer a very limited number of embryos from Tangos Blonde Hope in 2017. "Blondie", 6 time Champion and 2 time Reserve Champion has proven herself to be among the top performing pole bending mares in history. Blondie will be bred to selected stallions and embryos will be available by private treaty only. Contact Larry or Allison Martin for more information.
Tangos Blonde Hope X Red Neck Jet in 2017
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June 2016 Sherwood, AR. The King and Queen of Pole Bending are expecting! Lake Hamilton Equine of Royal, AR and Arnold Reproduction Center of Weatherford, TX have successfully bred and embryo transferred Blondies first offspring. The cross between these two phenomenal pole benders is destined for greatness. The foal is expected to arrive March 2017.