ELEMENTA’s Yellow Jersey Joins NRHA's Million Dollar Sire Club
ELEMENTA is proud to announce that Yellow Jersey, a 2004 palomino stallion by NRHA 13 Million Dollar Sire Wimpys Little Step out of MS Clara Melody (by Mr Melody Jac) owned by Maria Cecilia Fiorucci, is the newest NRHA Million Dollar Sire.
Rome, July 25 — Yellow Jersey had amassed $991,892.88 in NRHA offspring earnings before the landmark 100X European Derby held in France two weeks ago. At the Level 4 European Open Derby Finals, NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider Bernard Fonck rode Mello Yello Jersey (out of Smart Okie Lena x Smartest Chic Olena), a 2016 stallion owned by Kay Schroeder, to a 222.5 securing $9,000 for an 11th-place finish. This success propelled the striking 2004 palomino stallion past the million-dollar sire milestone.
“We are thrilled and honored that Yellow Jersey is the first ELEMENTA-owned NRHA Million Dollar Sire,” shared an enthused Fiorucci, one of the leading breeders in the reining world. “We cherish all our horses, whether or not they have illustrious show records. However, we are especially grateful for the remarkable success of his offspring and eagerly anticipate many more outstanding achievements.”
Fiorucci is committed to providing the best upbringing and training for her horses by fostering a natural, healthy lifestyle, exceptional care, and fair training methods. She is a staunch advocate of animal welfare, believing that such an approach enables horses to reach their full potential while enjoying their work and lives. "Yellow Jersey's accomplishment is just one example of the care ELEMENTA places in developing its horses," said NRHA Commissioner Billy Smith in congratulating the Italian breeder.
The Story
Fiorucci purchased the 2004 talented palomino, who totals $153,735 LTE, from McQuay Stables in 2019, shortly after starting her family’s reining experience.
At the time, Yellow Jersey’s accolades included the:
• 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games™ Team USA Gold Medal and Individual Bronze Medal
• 2012 High Roller Reining Classic Limited Open Maturity Co-Championship
• 2011 Cactus Reining Classic Intermediate Open and Limited Open Maturity Co-Championship
• 2011 NRBC Derby Open Classic 4th place
• 2011 NRBC 7-Up Open Challenge Championship
• 2013 AQHA World Championship Senior Reining qualifier, Open ROM, 18.5 reining points.
Top Offspring
Leading the pack with the highest offspring earnings — $250,253.03 — is Janice Laney’s Jerseys Baby Driver (out of NRHA Million Dollar Dam Wind Her Up Chic - owned by Tim and Kim Anderson - by Smart Chic Olena) with NRHA Million Dollar Rider Trevor Dare in the saddle.
• Stopping In Jersey (out of Stop Little Sister by Magnum Chic Dream) owned by Bosque Ranch Performance Horses LLC. — $136,753.26
• Mello Yello Jersey (out of Smart Okie Lena by Smartest Chic Olena) owned by Kay Schroeder — $67,617.10
• The Star Jersey (out of Nicastar Lite by Mister Nicadual) owned by Ashely Wilson Hammer — $61,052.09
• Bamn Bam (out of Fabulous Guns by Gunner) owned by Sarah McMahon — $54,300.83
(All earnings are unofficial)
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