Featured Video: American Pharoah’s Sidekick

The Belmont Stakes is this weekend, and all eyes are on American Pharoah who is the latest of many horses to be a Triple Crown contender heading into the third jewel of the series. Perhaps you’ve seen some of the behind-the-scenes photos of AP with his track pony, an attractive buckskin American Quarter Horse named Smokey (registered name: This Whiz Shines). But did you know that before Smokey joined the Thoroughbred’s entourage, he was a competitive reiner? Check him out in his past life at the 2012 NRHA Futurity in the video below. Whatever happens at the Belmont, we’ll be cheering for Smokey.

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Marion says:

June 6, 2015 at 6:07 am

Love this Buckskin! You rock Smokey!
Kathy says:

June 8, 2015 at 6:11 am

WOW, what a ride! Awesome horse, would love to ride him!
Sandy says:

June 11, 2015 at 6:17 am

I used to ride Reiners, would love to ride this one! And he sure is handsome!
Marion says:

June 22, 2015 at 6:15 am

Had to watch this again, I so would love to own this buckskin!
Marion says:

July 28, 2015 at 7:00 am

I can't stop watching Smokey! I just love him!
Marion says:

December 5, 2015 at 6:11 am

Smoky was just making a guest appearance at the Oklahoma State Fair Grounds for the QH Show! Awesome! 12-02-2015!
Bonnie says:

February 4, 2018 at 3:52 am

OMG Love Smokey! Handsome Buckskin QH!
Kevin says:

April 13, 2018 at 5:57 am

I know someone who'd love to own this beauty!