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Chickeramic (IMP) Q-337 - Profound Influence On The Australian Quarter Horse Scene

Chickeramic was inducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame in September 2003 in recognition of his profound influence on the Quarter Horse scene in Australia due to the number of outstanding progeny sired by him.

Yulgibar Stud selected this stallion for his bloodlines and potential to breed Quarter Horses with ability, movement and good temperament. Chickeramic is by Triple Chick (sire of 9 AAAT, 50 AAA and 20 AA rated winners in the USA with earnings in excess of $550,726) and out of the mare, Tabano Star, herself an American Champion.

When Yulgibar purchased Chickeramic from American breeder Ms J.L. Bivins in 1968 they could not have foreseen the effect this stallions would have on the Australian Quarter Horse industry. Chickeramic was introduced to some of the best station mares and King Ranch foundation stock which proved a recipe for success. Chickeramic’s progeny carry the blood of most all important foundation sires and highlight the strength of the King Ranch imported horses and their influence on the establishment of the Australian Quarter Horse.

The proof of a sire is not the final points tally, although Chickeramic has featured for many years in the Leading Sire Lists and has been at the top as the Leading Sire. A stallion should not be judged or rated by numbers or figures but rather by the quality of the company and level of the competition during their career.

Chickeramic sired 177 AQHA registered progeny and among them some of the bester halter and performance horses that this country has ever seen. Many of our youth and amateurs have been to winning performances by a Chickeramic horse. One of the tests of the quality of progeny of any stallion is the number of professionals who choose to campaign them. Chickeramic progeny have stood at the head of the line up the most of the major Futurities, Derbies, Features, Championships and have accumulated countless High Point Titles for owners and riders.

Chickeramic’s sons and daughters became admired for their ability and versatility and were a delight to watch in action as they excelled in all fields of competition. Their working qualities can be well remembered, Yulgibar Jessie James P8288 who was ridden to many win in Cow Horse Events by Sid Myer and also the great buckskin performer Yulgibar Quicksilver Q-10032 (pictured) both stamping the word “versatility” on Chickeramic breeding. One American judge at the AQHA National Show was heard to remark “I can’t believe what I saw, that buckskin sucker won a Pleasure and a Trail yesterday and has just gone out and roped a cow… and hell, he’s only got one eye!”

Owned for many years by the Cotterill family, Yulgibar Quicksilver passed away in October 2003. Silver was purchased as a two year old from Elgee Park in 1984 and was trained by Dick and Trish Fuchs ultimately accumulating 1323.5 AQHA lifetime points. Amongst his 29 AQHA awards are Silver Century in Trail. Bronze Century in Reining, Performance Medal, Bronze Century in Halter, Champion Youth Horse in Performance, Superior Horse in Western Pleasure, Register of Merit in General Performance and Register of Merit in Working Cowhorse, his favourite event. Judy Cotterill says her greatest highlight with Silver was winning High Point Western Riding Horse of Australia. Other great achievements include the Greg Lougher Perpetual Reining Trophy and being crowned overall High Point Reining Horse of Australia. Photo: Yulgibar Quicksilver. Photo courtesy of Graham Guy Photography.

Another Chickeramic gelding, Quicksilver’s full brother, Yulgibar Easy Chick Q-24118 (pictured) is also owned by the Cotterill family. Both geldings are out of the mare Colony Mystic Bar (Pars Music Bar (imp) X Quarter Gypsie). Easy Chick, now a 15 year old is still competing strongly having already accumulated 1429.5 AQHA lifetime points and 31 AQHA Awards.

Amongst Easy Chick’s awards are Silver Century in Trail, Amateur Versatility in Performance, Register of Merit in Amateur Showmanship, Western Riding and Hunter Under Saddle, Gold Century in Halter, Bronze Century in Western Pleasure and Champion Youth Horse in Performance. His biggest wins were Super Horse at the very first Halter Showcase held at Wrribee Park, Barastoc Quarter Horse of the Year two years running and Senior Reining Horse Champion at the Congress Victorioan Championships. He was also the overall Western Riding Horse of Australia.  Easy has won many buckles for Showmanship both with Youth, Jessica Oldham and Judy’s daughter, Jo O’Reilly, who now owns him.

Another highly successful Chickeramic gelding is Blue Peter (pictured) Q-4554 who earned 1288 AQHA lifetime points and 24 AQHA awards. With a Silver Century in Western Pleasure, A Bronze Century in Trail, Bridle Path Hack and Hunter Under Saddle, Blue Peter was no slouch in the show ring. He also accumulated many points in Youth classes including Reining.

Well known Victorians Tania and Andrew Soper had many pleasurable years with Blue Peter, competing as Youth and winning many State and National Titles between them.

Blue Peter was later purchased by the Turner family who also enjoyed many years of fun with him. He is now 24 years old and lives in retirement with Rick Platenkamp and Helen.

One of Chickeramic’s daughers is Yulgibar Elegant Chick Q-24117 (pictured). At 24 years of age Elegant Chick was the High Point Horse at the 2004 Youth World Cup held in Australia and has accumulated 1083 AQHA lifetime points and 22 AQHA awards. These awards include one which was only earned in 2004, Superior Horse Youth Hunter Under Saddle. Her other awards include Superior Horse in Youth Western Horsemanship and Halter, Bronze Century in Western Pleasure, Quarter Horse Champion in Performance, Register of Merit in Hunter Under Saddle, Youth Trail and Youth Hunt Seat Equitation. During this ambition and highly successful show career Elegant Chick has mothered five foals! What a woman! Photo: Yulgibar Elegant Chick ridden by Diane Rose. Photo courtesy of Karalinga Photography.

Ellron Chicka Boom Q-25713 and Yulgibar Elegant Chick are both out of the mare Kaytee Boom. Chicka Boom is one of the youngest Chickeramic progeny, only 13 years of age, and is now competing strongly with Skye Slater of Victoria. Chicka Boom has already accumulated 848 AQHA lifetime points and 20 AQHA awards. In 2004, he was awarded the Champion Youth Horse award in Performance and has earned his Bronze Century in Trail and Western Pleasure, Superior Horse in Amateur Trail, Amateur Western Horsemanship and Halter. He also has a Register of Merit in Hunter Under Saddle, Amateur Hunter Under Saddle and Amateur Trail. Chicka Boom achieved his Quarter Horse Champion Award in Performance in 1999.

Yulgibar Rupert Q-8002, now a 22 year old, has accumulated 950 AQHA lifetime points and 22 Awards including Bronze Century in Western Pleasure, Superior Horse in Bridle Path Hack, Hunter Under Saddle and Trail and Register of Merit in Youth Western Riding, Youth Western Horsemanship and Superior Horse in Youth Showmanship at Halter and Youth General Performance.

A number of Chickeramic sons and daughters are no longer with us but with so many of his progeny worthy of a mention, it would be impossible to cover them all in this article. Here are two from the older generation of Chickeramic progeny that are definitely worthy mentioning.

• Yulgibar Miss Chick Q-2413 was born in 1977 and died in 2002. She accumulated 755.5 AQHA lifetime points in Reining, Cutting, Sporting Trail, western Pleasure , Western Riding, Working Cowhorse and Working Hunter. Of the 18 AQHA awards Mss Chick achieved six were Youth events. Miss Chick eventually became a brood mare on the Grey family’s Somerosa Stud in Victoria and produced 5 foals.

• Yulgibar many R1-7272 who was born in 1977 and died 2003 has similar achievements to Miss Chick. Many had 720.5 AQHA lifetime points and 16 AQHA awards and was an outstanding Youth horse. Seven of her awards were for Youth Events including a Champion Youth Award which she achieved in 1986.

Chickeramic daughters are prolific producers too and have earned valuable placed in brood mare bands. A small selection of some of the finest are:

• Yulgibar Nimble Chick Q-3048 (pictured) stands out as a great producer of halter and performance horses. For the Soper family’s Devon View Stud at Leopold near Geelong, she has produced some stunners including Chick And Charming Q-19194, by MBJ Charmer Q-4913 (imp), who earned 895.5 lifetime points.
  
  Nimble Chick also produced Naturally Charming Q-29883 (912.5 points), Im Just Charming Q-31894 (181 points), Chicks Impressive Charm Q-35643 (87 points plus a very successful sire in his own right), Im Pretty charming Q-38063 (204 points) and Im So Charming Q-25896 (453.5 points). The points tally includes many State and National Awards, High Points and Championships in youth, amateur and open competition.

• Yulgibar Dial A Chick Q-22499 is a full sister to Yulgibar Quick Silver and Yulgibar Easy Chick. Dial A Chick has 182.4 lifetime points and 5 AQHA awards. The Cotterill family have her second foal, buckskin that is performing very well, Yulgibar Kahlua Boy Q-35374.

• Yulgibar Nora Q-3045 produced the Morn Deck Q-2160 gelding One Perfect Morn Q-24583 who was sold to Western Australia and has collected 664.5 lifetime point earnings.

• Yulgibar Jingle Bells R2-935 has produced Yulgibar Quicketta Q-4544 , Yulgibar Rebel Winds Q-8024, Yulgibar Talkabout Q-11603, Deck the Bells Q-14256, Wind And Fire Q-16590, Miss Beladon Tade Q-22816, Mr Tradewinds Junior Q-19006 and Cool Cruzin Scoot Q-34015 – all AQHA point earners.

• Yulgibar Angel Chick Q-16688 (pictured with her 2004 buckskin filly by Colrando Cheyenne Check) owned by Peggy Stone in Victoria is now eighteen years old. She has 530 lifetime points and 18 Awards to her credit. Her awards include Superior Horse in Trail, Halter,r Hunter Under saddle and Amateur Hunter Under Saddle. In 1994 she received the Quarter Horse Champion award in Performance. She has had four foals including Rasams Ataz Q-40034, a palomino stallion who has a ROM at Halter. PhotoL Yulgibar Angel Chick.

Chickeramic ceased stud duties in the early 1990’s. He spent his days in retirement sharing his paddock with Dixie II (FM) and the dam of one of Chick’s earlier foals, the great cow horse owned by Sid Myer, Yulgibar Jessie James.

The grand old couple, Chick and Dixie spent their final years at Elgee Park. Sadly, Chickeramic outlived Dixie by a few years and died himself in December 2003 at the ripe old age of 35!