2023 AQHA / FQHA Mare – Bay Dun (nd1/nd2) – Blue Eyes
Expected height: ±145 cm
A truly eye-catching young mare with elite reining and ranch bloodlines, striking splash markings, and two remarkable blue eyes. Miss Smoking Eyes combines performance heritage with correct conformation and a sweet, people-oriented temperament. Bred from proven bloodlines and health-tested, she represents an exciting prospect for sport, ranch versatility, or future breeding.
| Name | Miss Smoking Eyes |
| Date of Birth | May 31, 2023 |
| Breed | AQHA / FQHA |
| Sex | Mare |
| Color | Bay Dun |
| Coat Genetics | E/e, A/a, nd1/nd2 |
| Height (expected) | ±145 cm |
| Splash White | N/SW2 |
| Registration | AQHA – FQHA eligible |
| Breeder & Owner | Clementine van Staveren, Netherlands |
Sire: Whiz Smoking Boots
Dam: Gonna Miss It
Miss Smoking Eyes descends from some of the most influential reining and ranch bloodlines in modern Western performance horses.
Whiz Smoking Boots is an AQHA & APHA registered stallion (2016), sired by Wimpys Smoking Gun—a son of the legendary Colonels Smoking Gun “Gunner”—and out of a mare by Wimpys Little Step.
He combines athletic power with a relaxed, workmanlike mindset and has proven himself both in reining and ranch classes. His offspring are known for correct conformation, strong hindquarters, fluid spins, and an easy-going temperament.
Notable bloodlines include:
Colonels Smoking Gun “Gunner” – NRHA Hall of Fame stallion known worldwide for producing exceptional reining horses.
Wimpys Little Step – one of the most influential modern reining sires, with over $185,000 in earnings and many successful offspring.
Gonna Miss It is a well-built and kind mare by Stop It, descending from Hollywood Dun It and Down Town Joe.
Her lineage contributes strength, rideability, and excellent minds—qualities highly valued in versatile Western horses.
Key influences include:
Hollywood Dun It – NRHA Hall of Fame sire and one of the most important producers in reining history, renowned for trainability and athletic movement.
Docs Prescription / SS Miss Leo Bars – classic cow-horse lines known for intelligence, durability, and working ability.
Miss Smoking Eyes stands out immediately thanks to her distinctive markings and expressive presence.
She features:
Beautiful splash markings
Two striking blue eyes
A rich bay dun coat
Her expression is attentive and kind, and she already shows a balanced and athletic build. From an early age she has demonstrated curiosity, quick learning ability, and a calm, people-focused temperament.
She is expected to mature into a compact, athletic mare suited for both performance and breeding.
Thanks to her pedigree, genetics, and temperament, Miss Smoking Eyes offers exciting potential for several disciplines:
Reining
Ranch riding / ranch versatility
Western dressage
All-round Western sport
Trail and pleasure disciplines
Her combination of athletic ability, strong bloodlines, and trainable mindset makes her a promising young prospect for competitive homes.
Miss Smoking Eyes also presents strong potential as a future broodmare.
Her pedigree blends some of the most respected reining and cow-horse lines, combined with desirable color genetics and a calm disposition. This makes her particularly interesting for breeding programs focused on:
performance bloodlines
correct conformation
versatile Western horses
distinctive color genetics
| Test | Result |
|---|---|
| GBED | N/N |
| HERDA | N/N |
| HYPP | N/N |
| MH | N/N |
| PSSM1 | N/N |
| 6-Panel Status | Clear |
| MYHM (IMM) | N/My |
| Splash White | N/SW2 |
Clementine van Staveren
The Netherlands