Harrison Chief was an American Saddlebred stallion, who was chosen as the second foundation sire of his breed.
Life Harrison Chief was foaled in 1872, sired by Clark Chief and out of the mare Lute Boyd. He was descended from the imported Thoroughbred stallion Messenger, but both his parents were American Saddlebreds. He was bred by James Cromwell of Cynthiana, Kentucky.
Influence Harrison Chief was chosen as the second foundation sire of the American Saddlebred by the American Saddlebred Horse Association at its centennial in 1991. Previously, Denmark had been the only recognized foundation stallion. He sired Bourbon Chief and was grandsire of Bourbon King, a notable show horse. Harrison Chief was the ancestor of Wing Commander, the first Saddlebred to win six World Grand Championships.
Sire line tree
Harrison ChiefCHIEF SONS AND GRANDSONS Bourbon Chief Montgomery Chief Bourbon KingThe Golden Cross Gets Top Vote...The Bourbon King Influence Found Throughout Richelieu King Charming King Edna Mays KingAnacacho Ranch: A powerhouse in the 1900s; a major influence today Cameo Kirby Anacacho Denmark Anacacho RevelANACACHO REVEL 11598 Anacacho ShamrockThe Saddlehorse Report: Anacacho Denmark, Anacacho ShamrockThe Saddlehorse Report: Anacacho Denmark, Anacacho Shamrock Continued Kings Genius Leatherwood King Bourbon Genius King Sport King Barrymore
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