PEPPY SAN BADGER - QUARTER HORSE - CUTTING HORSE ART PRINT by JAMES WALLS

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~~~PEPPY SAN BADGER~~~
LEGENDARY QUARTER HORSE STALLION
Limited edition of 375, signed and numbered prints
by
JAMES WALLS
This remarkable Quarter Horse Stallion, affectionately known as “LITTLE PEPPY,” was renowned for his incredible ability as a cutting horse. In 1977, his spectacular win of the NCHA Futurity Championship earned him a standing ovation. In 1978, the year he was purchased by the famed King Ranch, he won the NCHA Derby. A reserve world championship followed in 1979. He was awarded a place in the NCHA Hall of Fame in 1980. In 1981, he was victorious in the NCHA finals. During his exceptional career, he amassed earnings of 2,710.00. As a breeding horse, he was a genuine sensation. Until recently, he held the title of “All Time Leading Sire of NCHA Competition Horses.” Over the years, his get have won over ,000,000.00. He died in 2005 at the age of 31, and was inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2008. To this day, his progeny continue to write new chapters in Quarter Horse history. This legendary stallion is buried at King Ranch alongside the grave of his sire, MR SAN PEPPY, and other greats, OLD SORREL and WIMPY, and the great Thoroughbred Triple Crown winner, ASSAULT.
JAMES WALLS has been portraying horses of all breeds for the better part of 50 years. Over these years, he has produced portraits of many great Thoroughbred champions. His limited edition prints of such fabled champions as RUFFIAN, RIBOT, HOLY BULL, FOREGO, WAJIMA, and FORT MARCY, to name a few, have sold all over the world. Mr. Walls has also done posters for major horse shows, including the Lexington Junior League Show and the prestigious Gladstone Driving Event, conducted a very popular course in equine art for many years, and has lectured on the subject of animal portrayal at prominent colleges. In 1986, Mr. Walls completed portraits of the 17 "Foundation Sires" of the American Saddlebred, all of which are on permanent display at the American Saddle Horse Museum in Lexington, Kentucky.
This is an edition of 375 signed and numbered prints. The print measures 8-1/2" x 11" and is on high-quality, acid-free paper.
ANY QUARTER HORSE FAN WOULD BE HAPPY TO RECEIVE THIS TRIBUTE TO THE GREAT CHAMPION AS A GIFT.
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