Waterfall Farms - What More Could You Ask For?

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By Sara Gee

©Voice December 2004

An industry showplace for more than a decade, Bill and Sandra Johnson's Waterfall Farms in Shelbyville, Tennessee continues to offer an impeccable stallion line up. Every one of their stallions has outstanding breeding, a strong show career, and the conformation and disposition that you look for in quality Tennessee Walking Horses. Waterfall's acclaimed string of stallions includes Gen's Black Gin, John FK's Delight, He's Puttin' On The Ritz, Jose Jose, Generator's Santana, Lined With Cash, JFK, Pusher Busting Loose, Generator's Man Of Magic, JFK All Over, Our American Eagle, and Waterfall's Big Chief.

The fact that this line-up is supported by a beautiful state of the art facility and a dedicated and knowledgeable staff only supports Waterfall's position as one of the greatest breeding operations in our industry's history. Located in the picturesque rolling green hills of middle Tennessee, Waterfall's spotless barns and miles of pristine fences indicate the highest degree of quality. The Waterfall staff, including farm manager Jerry Reid, office manager Bonnie Delk, marketing and sales director Marty Irby, breeding manager Tim Bates, and on-call veterinarians Richard Wilhelm and Krista Gillam are fully dedicated to providing the absolute finest in customer service. The facility offers all the latest breeding techniques and services including excellent mare care, artificial insemination, and shipped cooled semen (stud fees must be paid in full before semen is shipped or picked up). In addition, Waterfall has recently introduced the largest breeding incentive program in the industry. Of course, their biggest draw remains their stallions.

Gen's Black Gin is a beautiful black stallion by Gen.'s Fable and out of Ultra Precision by Ultra Copy. He is undefeated in world championship competition having claimed the Three-Year-Old World and World Grand Championships in 2002 and the Four-Year-Old Amateur World and World Grand Championships in 2003. His incentive program, at $200,000, is the largest ever devised in this industry. It breaks down as follows: $125,000 to the breeder/owner of the 2008 Two-Year-Old Open or Two-Year-Old Amateur Padded Performance World Grand Champion sired by Gen's Black Gin; $25,000 to the breeder/owner of the first world champion under saddle sired by Gen's Black Gin out of mares bred from Fall 2004 to Spring 2005; $25,000 to the breeder/owner of the 2007 Yearling World Grand Champion sired by Gen's Black Gen; and, $25,000 to the breeder/owner of the 2006 Weanling World Grand Champion sired by Gen's Black Gin. This fine stallion stands at a fee of $1,250 with a live foal guarantee.

Homegrown great John FK's Delight (a.k.a. Bingo) is by JFK and out of Haze Black Angel by Delight's Dark Haze. In 2000 he claimed the Two-Year-Old Amateur World Grand Championship. In 2001 it was the Three-Year-Old Amateur World and World Grand Championships. The Four-Year-Old Amateur World Championship was his in 2002. And, finally, in 2003 he took both the 15.2 & Under Amateur Stallion World Championship and the 15.2 & Under Amateur World Grand Championship. Furthermore, John FK's Delight is a full brother to JFK's Monopoly, 2004 Three-Year-Old Amateur World and World Grand Champion. John FK's Delight also carries a $200,000 incentive program which breaks down as follows: $100,000 to the breeder/owner of the 2008 two-year-old open or amateur padded performance world grand champion sired by John FK's Delight; $50,000 to the breeder/owner of the first world champion under saddle in a two-year-old open or amateur park pleasure, lite-shod, or padded performance division in the year 2008 sired by John FK's Delight; $25,000 to the breeder/owner of the 2007 Yearling World Grand Champion sired by John FK's Delight; and $25,000 to the breeder/owner of the 2006 Weanling World Grand Champion sired by John FK's Delight. His stud fee is $1,000 with a live foal guarantee.

What more can you say about 1996 World Grand Champion He's Puttin' On The Ritz? This extremely popular stallion is by A Comand Performance and out of Gen's Living Doll. He was the 1993 Two-Year-Old World and World Grand Champion, the 1994 Three-Year-Old World and World Grand Champion, and the 1996 and 1997 Aged Stallion World Champion. His progeny include WGC The Lady Of The Ritz, WGC The Image Of Ritz, WGC Ted Williams, WGC Miracle At The Ritz, WC Ritz's Diamond Joe, WC Casino At The Ritz, WC Lonestar Ritz, and TWHBEA^SM National Futurity Champions The Titleist and Strolling Through The Ritz. His incentive program guarantees $125,000 to the breeder/owner of his 2008 two-year-old open or amateur padded performance world grand champion. His stud fee is $5,000 with a live foal guarantee and his bookings are limited.

Jose Jose has quickly established himself as one of the most successful breeding stallions in the industry. He is by Gen.'s Major General and out of Stormy's Ruby. Always a crowd favorite in the show ring, in 1998 he walked away with the Two-Year-Old Stallion World Championship and the Two-Year-Old World Grand Championship. In 1999 he returned to take world championship and world grand championship titles in the three-year-old division. His talented offspring include WGC Jose Dot Com, WC and RWGC Jose's Intimidator, WC Hey Hey Ole, RWC Jose Spirit, RWC Jose's Vengeance, RWC Jose's Magical Lady, and RWC Hosanna. His incentive program assures $125,000 to the breeder/owner of the 2008 Jose sired two-year-old open or amateur padded performance world grand champion. His stud fee is $3,000 with a live foal guarantee.

One of the most beautiful stallions in the industry, Generator's Santana is also by Prides Generator and out of Santana Woman by Black Santana. This gorgeous black stallion is the 1997 World Grand Champion, the 1997 WHTA Aged Horse of the Year, and the 1996 Four-Year-Old Amateur World and World Grand Champion. His successful offspring include WC Sanman, RWC Santana's Coin, RWC Spring Loaded Santana, The Santini, and Santana's Renaissance Man. His incentive program assures $100,000 to the breeder/owner of the Santana sired 2008 two-year-old open or amateur padded performance world grand champion. He stands at a fee of $1,500 with no payment due until the mare is declared safe in foal. His fee includes a live foal guarantee.

Lined With Cash is an absolutely striking dapple gray stallion by 1987 WGC Coin's Hard Cash and out of the renowned show mare and ten-time world champion Gen's Silver Lining. He is the 1998 TWHBEA^SM National Futurity Two-Year-Old Stallion Champion, the 1999 Three-Year-Old Reserve World Grand Champion, the 1999 TWHBEA^SM National Futurity Three-Year-Old Stallion Champion, and the 2000 Four-Year-Old Reserve World and Reserve World Grand Champion. His first crop of foals under saddle hit the show ring with great success in 2004. Among that crop was RWC America Online. Lined With Cash's incentive program guarantees $100,000 to the breeder/owner of his 2008 two-year-old open or amateur padded performance world grand champion. His stud fee is $1,500 with a live foal guarantee.

By the immortal Prides Generator and out of Count's Silver Lining by Delight's Counselor, JFK absolutely dominated the show ring during the 1990s. The beautiful roan stallion claimed Two-, Three-, and Four-Year-Old World and World Grand Championships in 1992, '93, and '94. He has since sired numerous successful show ring contenders including WGC John FK's Pusher, WGC JFK's Monopoly, WGC John FK's Delight, WGC Capone, WC Mr. Chili Pepper, WC He's Wild Eyed and Wicked, WC FDR, and RWGC Card Trick. His incentive program guarantees $100,000 to the breeder/owner of the JFK sired 2008 two-year-old open or amateur padded performance world grand champion. He stands at a fee of $1,250 with a live foal guarantee.

A top show ring performer in the late 1990s, Pusher Busting Loose is by the legendary The Pusher C.G. and out of Cathy's Boss Man, a product of Midnight Mack K. and Go Boy breeding. Pusher Busting Loose has absolutely no Pride on his pedigree. In 1996 he brought home the Three-Year-Old World and World Grand Championships and in 1997 he did the same in the four-year-old division. His successful progeny include WGC Diamond Buster, WC A Night Mare, WC C'mon Turn Me Loose, WC Stewart Little, WC Highly Addictive, and WC Mark's Busting Loose. His $150,000 incentive program breaks down as follows: $100,000 to the breeder/owner of the first world champion in a two-year-old open or amateur padded performance division in the year 2008 sired by Pusher Busting Loose; $25,000 to the Pusher Busting Loose sired 2007 Yearling World Grand Champion; and $25,000 to the Pusher Busting Loose sired 2006 Weanling World Grand Champion. His stud fee is $1,000 with a live foal guarantee.

Generator's Man Of Magic, by Generator's Magic and out of E.T.'s Heiress Queen, captured his tenth world title in 2004 when he, under the direction of Wink Groover, walked away with the Retired Trainers 55 & Over World Championship. His other world titles include the 1995 WHT Auxiliary World Championship, the 1996 Four-Year-Old World and World Grand Championships, the 1997 Amateur Riders 60 & Over World Championship, the 1999 15.2 & Under Amateur Specialty World and World Grand Championships, the 2001 15.2 & Under Amateur Specialty World and World Grand Championships, and the 2002 Elite Gentlemen World Champion. His incentive program assures $50,000 to the breeder/owner of the first Man Of Magic sired world champion in a two-year-old open or amateur padded performance, park pleasure, or lite-shod division in the year 2008. He stands at a fee of $750 with a live foal guarantee.

JFK All Over is another home grown favorite at Waterfall. He is by JFK and out of Push A Clutch. His breeding includes Generator and Pusher along with Triple Threat and Sun's Delight. His dam, Push A Clutch, has the same dam as WGC Stock's Triple C and his 2nd dam is a full sister to WC Red Man Walking. JFK All Over is the 1999 Two-Year-Old World and Reserve World Grand Champion. He entered the breeding shed in 2002 and his first crop of foals under saddle is doing great. His incentive program guarantees $50,000 to the breeder/owner of the first JFK All Over sired world champion in a two-year-old open or amateur padded performance, park pleasure, or lite-shod division in the year 2008. JFK All Over stands at a fee of $650 with a live foal guarantee.

Our American Eagle is by Prides Generator and out of Ebony's Affection, a direct daughter of Ebony Masterpiece. Adding more strength to Eagle's pedigree, Ebony's Affection is out of Eldorado's Star Dust, the dam of ten-time world champion Gen's Silver Lining who is the dam of Lined With Cash. Eldorado's Star Dust is also the granddam of WC Silverado Spirit and WC Dark Spirit's Bay Boy. Our American Eagle's titles include the 1996 Amateur Specialty World Championship and the 1998 and 1999 Amateur Riders 50 & Over World Championships. He is the sire of WC The American Idol and RWC A Screaming Eagle. Our American Eagle's incentive program assures $50,000 to the breeder/owner of his first world champion in a two-year-old open or amateur padded performance, park pleasure, or lite-shod division in the year 2008. He stands at a fee of $500 with a live foal guarantee.

Outstanding stallions, a history making incentive program, devoted owners, dedicated and knowledgeable staff, an unwavering commitment to customer service, and state of the art facilities - what more could a mare owner ask for? Waterfall Farms really does have it all, it truly is one of the premier breeding facilities in our industry.

Waterfall farms is located at 2395 Highway 64E, Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160. For more information and to book your breeding contracts contact Marty Irby at 1-800-503-8283. Email waterfallfarms@aol.com or visit their web site at www.waterfallfarms.com.