Masterson Farms, LLC, is greatly saddened to announce its loss of CP Surely The Best to a severe colic. Notwithstanding two surgeries and the best of veterinary care to correct a severe and recurring displacement, this remarkably talented young horse with such potential was unable to be saved.

“During his tragically short time with us, Diesel, with his truly unique personality and affection for people, captured our hearts,” said Blair Townsend. “He will be greatly missed.”

The 5 year old Chestnut Stallion affectionately known as “Diesel” was well known in Australia as one of its most outstanding show horses. The 15.3 hand and five panel negative Stallion has also stood one season in Australia and New Zealand, and his first foals appeared to be exceptional.

The purchase was the result of an intensive effort by Masterson Farms, LLC, to locate and acquire the son of RL BEST OF SUDDEN with the greatest potential for following in the footsteps of his sire — both as a show and breeding horse. Diesel is out of the mare Sure A Pretty Blaze — a holder of multiple Australia pleasure championships — by
Blazing Hot x Miss Surely Bars. Miss Surely Bars had a great show record and is herself the dam of many outstanding horses , including Certain Potential.

The Mastersons purchased the stallion last November and were already seeing great success with him in the show pen, as he won the circuit in Senior Western Pleasure at the Arizona Sun Circuit with trainer Casey Willis in the saddle. The Mastersons planned to stand him this coming breeding season.