Pedigree and Power
Jul 31, 2025
By Keri Whitney
When Laura and Gary Teague purchased the Cross Bell Ranch in
Copan, Oklahoma, it wasn't just a real estate transaction, but the start of a
new adventure. With deep roots in
farming and ranching experiences in Colorado, the Teagues currently ranch in
Oklahoma, Colorado, and
Texas, and focus on producing elite, versatile performance horses. Their
daughter, Charlee Teague has been the driving force behind the family's
progress with horses.
Horses have always been the family's plan, including
having bred and raised legendary Metallic Cat out of a partnership with Lindy
Burch, but it was Riata stallion, Taggline who changed everything for the
Teague's. Bred by Jim Haworth, the 2016 bay roan stallion is a powerhouse of
breeding, sired by the elite Metallic Cat with $70 million in progeny earnings,
and out of Dual Rey Tag, $1.1 million in progeny earnings. Taggline is a force
of elite genetics in the arena with over $56,800 in LTE and 57 AQHA points
across multiple disciplines.
"Taggline has a huge work ethic and is incredibly smart,"
Laura said. "He started his career in the NCHA arena and has transitioned
easily into the NRCHA arena with 17-Time World Champion Brad Lund. Taggline's
achievements in cutting, reining, roping, and cow horse events prove
that one horse can excel across disciplines. Being able to provide a variety of
incentive programs is so important for these horses to remain competitive. So,
when we were approached by Riata about an available spot, we were. So much
money is up for grabs!"
The first big wave of Taggline's progeny are stepping into
the spotlight this year, and expectations are high. The only two foals born
from his first foal crop are already NCHA money earners. Want a
Taggline of your own? Weanlings and yearlings are available now. Taggline
stands at EE Ranches, Inc in Whiteboro, Texas.
For more information on Taggline – click here.
