World Champion Sire, Its All About Blue, Passes

Pleasurehorse.com is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of World Champion Hunter Under Saddle sire, Its All About Blue.  In a statement released by Gumz Farms:

It is with great sadness that Ray and Linda Monaco and the entire staff of Gumz Farms announce the passing of Its All About Blue due to complications from an old injury. He was humanely euthanized and laid to rest at Gumz Farms. Its All About Blue (3/16/02-9/6/16) was sired by of the legendary, Skys Blue Boy and out of the producing thoroughbred mare, Venturized.

This gentle giant, standing 17 hands, was such a kind and talented stallion – a great disposition and phenomenal mind. With very few foals, he produced World Champions, National Champions, NSBA, European Champions, and Congress Champions. This is truly a remarkable statement for a relatively young sire.

Its All About Blue was proudly owned by Ray and Linda Monaco of Hunters Ridge Farm, located in the remote hills of Southwestern Pennsylvania. They have been dedicated breeders and promoter of exceptional AQHA Hunter Under Saddle and fence horses -raising Multiple World and Congress Champions. And because of this the Blues Brothers may be gone but not forgotten.

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to the Monacos and Gumz Farms.