Jay Starnes

Pedigree Power: A Certain Illusion still making her mark with The Lopin Illusion and Something More

Pedigree Power: A Certain Illusion still making her mark with The Lopin Illusion and Something More

He didn’t know it at the time but when Mike Hershberger sent A Certain Illusion to South Carolina trainers Jay and Kristy Starnes 11 years ago, he was making a move that would have a lasting impact on both families for years to come. Hershberger and the 2006 sorrel mare by Certain Potential out of […]

Extremely Hot Chips in his final appearance at the Congress

Extremely Hot Chips in his final appearance at the Congress

His own show career has been nothing short of remarkable and with only seven foal crops on the ground it’s clear Extremely Hot Chips is going to be a powerhouse sire. Since purchasing the 2006 chestnut stallion by Blazing Hot and out of Miss Trophy Chip (by Zips Chocolate Chip) in 2012, Russ Louderback, Fishers, […]

Prepping for Hurricane Irma: Horse community unites to stay safe

Prepping for Hurricane Irma: Horse community unites to stay safe

For the second time in less than a month the horse community is reaching out to help each other in the wake of adversity. In late August, a major relief effort — consisting of both monetary and supply donations — was coordinated to aid horses and their caretakers in Texas and Louisiana impacted by Hurricane […]