The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) proudly celebrates a pair of extraordinary achievements as Pale Face Dunnit and SG Frozen Enterprize have each surpassed $5 million in NRHA offspring earnings, earning recognition as NRHA $5 Million Sires.
While each stallion has forged his own path to success, both have become defining influences on modern reining through generations of talented, competitive offspring that continue to excel at the sport’s highest levels.
Pale Face Dunnit: A Legacy Built on Consistency
By Gunner, NRHA Hall of Fame inductee, and out of Lena Dun It, Pale Face Dunnit was bred by Rancho Oso Rio LLC with greatness in his pedigree. Owned by Schmersal Reining Horses and Silver Spurs Equine, the stallion earned $70,838 in NRHA Lifetime Earnings before embarking on a breeding career that has established him among the industry’s elite sires.
Since his first foal crop arrived in 2012, Pale Face Dunnit has become synonymous with consistency, producing talented, trainable, and highly competitive horses that have found success across every level of NRHA competition. With more than 340 NRHA money-earning offspring, his influence continues to grow both in North America and internationally.
Leading his list of earners is NRHA Futurity® Champion Face The Attitude (out of Miss Lil Addy Tude), bred by KC Performance Horses LLC, nominated by Ginger Schmersal, owned by Hickory Creek Ranch LLC, with $228,352.34 in NRHA Lifetime Earnings. Close behind is Phantom Face (out of Gorgeous Like A Star), bred by Greg Hill, nominated by Hickory Creek Ranch LLC (North America) and Maria Fiorucci (Europe), owned by Maria Fiorucci, with $182,234.99 LTE.
Additional leading earners include:
- Pale Dun Star (out of Get Ya Some Stars) – $153,315 LTE – owned by Oliver Ray, bred by Hickory Creek Ranch LLC and nominated by Ginger Schmersal
- Pale Face Gunslinger (out of Lost In Tinseltown) – $152,898 LTE – owned, bred and nominated by Tim Anderson
- TA Dunit Redhot (out of Redhot Walla) – $147,150 LTE – owned by Shoreline One LLC, bred by Tamarack Ranch LLC, and nominated by Tim Anderson
- Pale Light (out of Luz Del Conquistador) – $142,308 LTE – owned by Thorsport, bred and nominated by Ginger Schmersal – Pale Light’s recent success with Allison Thorson at the reins at the 2026 NRHA Derby® in the 8 & Up Non Pro Maturity pushed the sire over the $5M mark.
From futurity standouts to proven derby performers, Pale Face Dunnit’s offspring continue to demonstrate the athleticism, trainability, and consistency that have become hallmarks of his legacy.
SG Frozen Enterprize: Excellence Across the Globe
Owned by Silver Spurs Equine and bred and nominated by Marco Franchini, SG Frozen Enterprize (Frozen Sailor x RS Rose SJ) has quickly become one of the sport’s most influential modern sires. Since entering the breeding shed, his offspring have consistently excelled in premier NRHA competition around the world, pushing his progeny earnings beyond the $5 million mark.
Known for producing horses with exceptional athleticism, style, and heart, SG Frozen Enterprize has established a reputation for developing elite performers capable of succeeding on the sport’s biggest stages.
Leading the list of his highest earners is Ice Face (out of Dun Painting My Face) owned by Haras Bellini INC, bred by Hickory Creek Ranch LLC, nominated by Ginger Schmersal, with $204,546 in NRHA LTE and Savage Love (out of Miss Whizzletown) owned by Jenny and Marco Ricotta, bred and nominated by Jenny Ricotta, with $199,168 in NRHA LTE.
Additional leading earners include:
- Frozen Sven (out of Ladymaster) – $198,590 LTE – owned by 7 Heaven Reining Horses, bred and nominated (EU) by Impresa Agricola Cuoghi.
- Whizsicle (out of Miss Whizzletown) – $195,229 LTE – owned by Diane Yoder, bred and nominated by Jenny Ricotta.
- Frozen Starburst (out of Hollywood Starburst) – $194,673 LTE – owned and nominated by Janice Laney, bred by Ubere Agropecuaria Eireli.
- Icecube (out of Taris Designer Genes) – $176,759 LTE – owned by Teton Ridge Ranch, bred by Rancho Oso Rio LLC, nominated by Andrea Fappani.
His offspring continue to make their mark in futurities, derbies, and major international competitions, reinforcing his reputation as one of reining’s premier breeding stallions.
Crossing the $5 million threshold further cements SG Frozen Enterprize’s place among the industry’s most accomplished sires, with each new generation continuing to build upon his growing legacy.
Celebrating Two Exceptional Sires
Reaching $5 million in offspring earnings represents more than a financial milestone—it reflects years of consistent excellence by the stallions themselves and the breeders, owners, nominators, riders, and trainers who have developed and showcased their offspring.
NRHA congratulates the connections behind both stallions on this remarkable accomplishment.
Pale Face Dunnit: Schmersal Reining Horses, Silver Spurs Equine, Rancho Oso Rio LLC, and all of the breeders, owners, nominators, riders, and supporters whose dedication has contributed to his enduring success.
SG Frozen Enterprize: Silver Spurs Equine, Marco Franchini, and the breeders, owners, nominators, riders, and supporters whose commitment has helped propel his offspring to this historic milestone.
Together, these two outstanding stallions continue to shape the future of reining, leaving a lasting impact on the sport through generations of exceptional horses.
