Colby Lovell and Yes Im Sassy by Mr Sassy Frenchman out of Full Irish Whiskey win the all-ages heading at the 2023 Royal Crown Futurity in Rock Springs, Wyoming. | Lexi Smith Photo
In August 2023, the 2018 mare Yes Im Sassy, ridden by Colby Lovell, secured the All-Ages Heading title at the Royal Crown Futurity in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The duo achieved a cumulative time of 636.18 seconds over four runs, earning $4,500 for owners Neal and Jody Wanless. Additionally, breeders and stallion owners Bill and Deb Myers received $1,500, and the mare earned another $3,000 for winning Rounds 1 and 3.
Bred by Myers Performance Horses in South Dakota, Yes Im Sassy is by Mr Sassy Frenchman out of Full Irish Whiskey, a Paddys Irish Whiskey mare. She has been in training with Dakota Kirchenschlager, who emphasizes allowing his horses to work naturally, resulting in relaxed and responsive performances. When Kirchenschlager sustained a hand injury earlier in the summer, Lovell stepped in to showcase the mare at the Oklahoma City ARHFA Red Bud Futurity.
Lovell praised Yes Im Sassy’s consistent performance, noting her strong work ethic and reliability in various competition settings. Her pedigree combines the speed and agility of her sire, Mr Sassy Frenchman—a descendant of Frenchmans Guy and Mr Jess Perry—with the cow sense of her dam’s lineage, tracing back to Paddys Irish Whiskey. This blend contributes to her exceptional performance in the arena.
As of mid-2023, Yes Im Sassy had accumulated over $42,000 in lifetime earnings, reflecting her consistent success and promising future in the sport.
For a closer look at Yes Im Sassy in action, you can watch this video:
Sources: The Team Roping Journal
