Surefire Frenchman (Manny)

2022 AQHA Sorrel Gelding

Rockin W Spirit x French Flit Silk

Height: 15 HH

Surefire Frenchman, also known as "Manny," is a sweet, gentle soul who loves attention and people! He is a great all-around and would be an amazing addition to any ranch family! He loves going out and on the trails while also spending time with his people. He is definitely a people's horse and would be a great companion to anyone! Manny is the type of horse who will be right by your side no matter what as long as you love him! He is a great mover and is very smooth and easy to ride.

By ROCKIN W SPIRIT by ROCKIN W (2006) AQHA sorrel stallion. NCHA Open Futurity Champion. Earner of $329,722. Sired by DUAL REY; #3 All-Time Leading Cutting Sire. Out of Boon San Kitty; NCHA Horse of the Year; daughter of HIGH BROW CAT.

1st Dam: French Flit Silk (2016) AQHA buckskin mare by FRENCH FLIT (2001) AQHA palomino stallion. Only son of FRENCHMANS GUY; #2 All-Time Leading Barrel Sire. Over $15 million in progeny earnings; Grandsire of over $24 million.

Student Rider: Serafina Madonna

Serafina is a fourth-year Agricultural Communications major. This is her second year doing the quarter horse enterprise. She has been riding her whole life and has been actively training with Phillip Ralls for nearly 5 years. Serafina has won the national championship title for the non-pro limited boxing division in 2023 and made the World Finals in 2024, placing 9th overall. Serafina has been riding with the Cal Poly Equestrian Team since 2023 which has proven to be a successful endeavor.