The American Saddlebred: 8/29/20 American Ace - Was he an important stallion?

The last few weeks have looked at Hall of Fame Broodmare Kathryn Haines and her BHF daughters Abie's Irish Rose and Kate Haines. They have left a lasting legacy in the Saddlebred world. American Ace, sired by American Born, was a full brother to Abie's Irish Rose, and the best son of Kathryn Haines. What about his legacy? Was he an important stallion? The answer is an emphatic YES! Foaled in 1929, he was bred by I.H. Thurman of Kalarama Farm and later owned by Pennypack Farm in Pennsylvania, then Spindletop Farm from 1937 to 1941, and Maryland Farm from 1941 until his death in 1952. His 20 year career at stud produced numerous World's Champions and several good breeding sons. As many other Denmark stallions, his lasting contributions come from his daughter, of which there are many. As a result, the post on American Ace will be split into two parts.

First, let's look at some of the show horses he sired.

CH WGC Edith Fable

American Ace out of Bugle Anne by Nobly Born

CH Ace's Fairy

American Ace out of Fairy Slippers by Kalarama Rex

CH Ace's Linda Lee

American Ace out of Maryland's Bird BHF by Southern Rex

RWCC Ace's Patrician Lady

American Ace out of Star of Spindletop by Beau Peavine

RWCC Emerald's Sweet Sue

American Ace out of Janet Sue BHF by Sheridan Acres

CH Sunny Ridge Queen

American Ace out of Allie Baldwin by Barbee's King

WC Ace Command

American Ace out of Winifred Dare by Maid's Rex

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And here are some of his better known stallion sons.

Ace O'Goshen

American Ace out of Kalabara O'Goshen BHF by One Grand Barrymore

Faustiana's Top Brass

Ace O'Goshen X Princess May Blossom by King's Genius

He sired CH Fancy Brass who also was a breeding stallion

Ace O'Goshen also sired the broodmare Princess Margaret O'Goshen

She was the dam of RWC Princess Commander & Jet Set

Princess Commander by Wing Commander

Jet Set by Flight Time

Ace O'Goshen also sired Katie Boone.

She was the dam of Stonewall's Main Event

Stonewall's Main Event by Starheart Stonewall

Ace O'Goshen also sired Ridgefield's Flora BHF

My Floradora sired by The Red Rambler out of Ridgefield's Flora BHF, snapshot as a 3 year old.

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Ace's Lucky Charm

American Ace out of Watch Charm BHF by Hallmark Peavine

His best colt was CH Ace's High Hopes

whose 2nd dam Ace's Dark Jewel was also by American Ace

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Indiana Ace

American Ace out of Briney Breezes BHF by Kalarama Rex

Arguably the best son of American Ace was Indiana Ace who was later exported to South Africa where he made a huge impact on their breeding program. Before he was exported, he sired 3 daughters who entered the Broodmare Hall of Fame, and had an outstanding breeding son.

They all made Indiana proud! Here they are.

Hide A Way's Laura Belle BHF

She produced RWC Court Manor's Wildfire!, and WC's Dainty Breeze & Manor Brook's Fire Bell

Indiana JEM BHF

Indiana JEM produced CH Courageous Admiral who was also a fabulous sire.

Just Plain Jane BHF

Just Plain Jane produced CH Hide A Way's Lotta Firefly, pictured here.

Indiana Peavine

Indiana Peavine by Indiana Ace out of Rose of Spindletop by Beau Peavine

He was a World's Champion 5 Gaited 3 year old, and was owned for many years by Happy Valley Farm in Rossville, GA. He sired, among others, CHampions Glenview's Warlock, Burning Tree's Brandywine, Lily Merrill, Spellcaster, Star Scene and Wind-Sir.