Leo, by Joe Reed II, by Joe Reed P-3, and out of the mare, Little Fanny, who was also by Joe Reed P-3!!! What a pedigree, and what a huge piece of Americana would be produced by these three stallions.

Leo, possibly the best known, was born in 1940, and lived to be twenty-seven years old. Best known as a speed horse, he has, over the years, established himself as a great producer of broodmares, with 554 registered foals to his credit, over 24 crop years.

When Leo was three years old, and just getting known as a horse no-one should bet against, he was involved in a trailer accident that injured both of his knees, and caused his left one to remain swollen and misshapen for the rest of his life. Over half of the twenty-two races Leo would officialy run, were actually completed after his injury. This has led many to believe, that even though he won twenty of twenty-two, had he not been injured, his racing career would have been even more illustrious.

The fact that Leo was a double bred Joe Reed P-3, made him also a double bred Della Moore, who was possibly the top racing mare of her era, being extremely fast, and a legend in her own right.

Some of the better known sons and daughters of Leo, were Leo Tag, Miss Meyers, Oleo, Croton Oil, Etta Leo, and Flit, all famous in their own ways, and all showing the prepotency of their sire.

Just as important, although not quite as well known, was the sire of Leo, Joe Reed II. This fine foundation sire was born in 1936, and lived until 1964.

Bred by J. W. House, of Cameron Texas, Joe Reed II was bred to be a stud horse. He was out of Houses' best mare, named Nellene, and was five years old before he was broke to ride, and seven, before he was raced.

Joe Reed II sired 347 foals in 25 breeding seasons, and established himself as one of the greatest foundation sires of all time!!

Although Leo is by far his most famous son, others who made names for themselves were, Little Sister W, Leos' full sister, Joak, Joe Queen, Tonta Lad, Sierra Hotshot, Mr Joe Big, and Jody B Reed, all AAA.

There is considerable Leo and Joe Reed blood throughout the Southwest, and a horseman named Bill Fletcher, of Lonoke Arkansas, has put together a small group of breeders who are interested in preserving the blood of these two great horses.

Anyone with a Leo or Joe Reed II breeding program, or even the owner of just one horse, carrying these great bloodlines, is encouraged to contact Bill at, 501-676-3724, or fillout the form below for more information and to help in putting together a breeders association.

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