Hi friends, I thought it would be fun to give y'all a behind-the-scenes look at the official registered names of some of my animals, both the mini horse crew and my cattle. You'd be surprised how much history, personality, and even a little tradition goes into each name.
I had a blog recently sharing all the registered names of my big horses, and so many people said, "Katie, you left out the minis!" Well, you asked for it, here's the full list of my miniature horses' names, plus a look at some of the cattle in my cow breeding program here at Running Springs.
The Mini Horse Crew
Let's start with Regina. If you've been following me for a while, you know her, she's been a mama here and is an ex-show horse. She's triple registered with AMHA, AMHR, and the American Shetland Pony Club. Her official name is Rowan Creek Chasinthat Neon Rainbow. It's a mouthful, but in the world of miniature horses, registered names often include the breeder's prefix, similar to how I use "RS" for my Quarter Horses.
Next up is Coco, another triple-registered beauty who's currently in foal. Her name is Rayvic Jocomotions Contessa. If all goes to plan, we'll welcome her new foal late winter or early spring.
Then there's Karen, AMHA and AMHR registered, with some royal miniature horse bloodlines. Her sire is Nighthawk, a legendary name in the mini horse world. Karen's registered name is Los Arboles Silver Hawk. Her foals often carry the "Silver Hawk" part in their names to honor her lineage.
Janice is AMHR registered only, officially Hills Sweet Melissa. She's the proud mama of Jack, who will be dual registered as Running Springs Jack on the Roxx, named as a nod to his sire, ERL Cutty Roxx the House.
We can't forget Gretchen, my two-year-old who might make the perfect future kids' horse. She's NMotions Rulers Fashionista, and her name fits her sass and style perfectly.
The Cow Breeding Program
Aside from my mini horse herd, another big part of my life is cow breeding. Our family farm, run by me, my husband, and my parents, raises registered Simmental cattle. Anything we breed here carries the prefix Miss RSCC for Running Springs Cattle Co..
MoonPie is a first-calf heifer I purchased at last year's sale. Her registered name is MF Blue Moon, but she's "MoonPie" to me. She'll be having her first calf this December.
Maybelle is homegrown, officially Miss RSCC Maybelle, the daughter of Bluebell (who you'll meet shortly). Then there's Merida (Miss RSCC Merida), who I'm especially excited about, she's the daughter of Lucille (Miss RSCC Lucille), making her part of a multi-generation line from my very first cow, Leona.
Mona Lisa (Miss RSCC Mona Lisa) is another Leona daughter and a gorgeous blaze-faced red heifer. And then there's Bonnie, who went viral when I bought her at auction. Her registered name is MF Circle M BlueBonnet, and she's expecting a calf from our bull Bold Justice.
The Matriarchs of the Herd
Bluebelle (MF Circle M Bluebell) is one of the matriarchs of my blue roan line. She's the mother or grandmother to several of the cows I've mentioned, and she's due to calve soon.
Leona (MF/WTR Fraulein) was my very first cow purchase, thanks to my pap encouraging me to bid. She's the cornerstone of my cow breeding program and the dam or granddam to so many of our calves.
Finally, there's Winona (Miss RSCC Winona), Leona's daughter. She's expecting her second calf this year, and I'm hopeful for a beautiful red heifer.
Why Registered Names Matter
Whether we're talking about mini horses or cattle, registered names aren't just for show, they tell a story. They reflect lineage, breeding goals, and even a little creativity from the breeder. In my cow breeding program, names often follow themes or letter years, while my mini horse names might carry on a farm prefix or honor a sire's accomplishments.
Life on a Diverse Farm
Balancing my mini horse herd with my cow breeding program keeps life exciting. On one side of the farm, I'm helping raise tiny, spirited horses with their own personalities and show potential. On the other, I'm working with cattle that represent years of selective breeding for strong maternal traits, beautiful color patterns, and good temperaments.
It's a lot of work, but it's deeply rewarding to see both sides of the farm thrive, whether it's watching a new mini horse foal take its first steps or seeing a calf born that represents generations of careful breeding decisions.
What's Next
Calving season is right around the corner, so we'll have plenty of updates coming soon from the cow breeding side of the farm. On the mini horse side, Coco's foal will be one to watch for in late winter.
Thanks for coming along for this little tour of names and stories from Running Springs. Whether you're here for the minis, the cattle, or just because you love following the farm life, I'm glad you're part of the journey.
Which registered name was your favorite? Drop me a comment and let me know!
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