SIRE:
Royal Shake Em
Multiple Grade 1 Stakes Sire
(Royal Quick Dash – Shake Em Six, Streakin Six)
Royal Shake Em has earned over $250,000. Offspring earnings are approximately $11.5 million in racing and barrel racing.
AQHA Race SI-104/AAAT/ROM/SW, 26-9-8-4, $257,009.
Won: Sam Houston Fut., Longhorn Fut.
2nd: Manor Downs Fut., All American Derby, Manor Downs Laddie Fut.
3rd: Heritage Place Derby, Sam Houston Derby
Sire of: 615 ROM, 104 stakes offspring with earnings of $11.3 million as of 2013
Royal Shake Em is a proven sire of Race Horses, Barrel, Roping & Cow horses.
DAM:
Firewater Fiesta
(Fire Water Flit x Mighty Mindy, Mighty Wild)
WPRA Reserve World Champion Owned/Ridden by KELLY YATES, had life time earnings exceeding $800,000.
She was a 2 time AQHA/PRCA Barrel Horse of the Year and a 3 time NFR qualifier.
She has produced multiple winners and sires including Fiesta Royale and Epic Leader.
Speedhorse Silver and Gold Cup Derby Champion #1 Ranked Derby horse, year end winnings WPRA Reserve.
AQHA Horse of the Year 2000 Rising Star Award 2000
Royal Shake Em Photos
In Memory Of Royal Shake Em
Royal Shake Em passed peacefully on February 14 and was laid to rest at our ranch in Meridian, TX. He was 30 years old and leaves behind a legacy few stallions ever dream to match.
Foaled in March 1994 by the incomparable Walter Merrick, and purchased by the Vallejo family as a yearling, there were high expectations for him from birth. By Royal Quick Dash and out of Broodmare of the Year Shake Em Six, you could only expect greatness. And boy did he deliver! He won or placed in 21 of 26 career starts, earning $257,009 and a speed index of 104. This includes winning the Sam Houston Futurity (G1) and the Longhorn Futurity (G1) and placing second in the All American Derby (G1).
Upon retirement he entered the breeding barn under the care of Ronnie Stewart for many years. To anyone who ever visited Double S Farm, the deep connection between horse and man was evident. Under Ronnie’s care and vision, Royal Shake Em would go on to prove himself not only a champion, but a sire of champions. Countless foals across all disciplines have won over $13,000,000 and his daughters have begun to produce even more. These offspring and descendents include Royal Sissy Irish (Dam of the all time highest earning barrel horse “Sister” DM Sissy Hayday ($2,200,000)), Dash For Cash Futurity (G1) winner I Make Em Shake ($338,287), and countless others.
In Memory of Firewater Fiesta
“Firewater Fiesta was laid to rest on January 16, 2016 at Royal Vista Southwest. This has been her home, in some way or another, for over 13 years. Not sure how long before we can talk about her without watery eyes. Time will certainly change tears into smiles when remembering all she gave to this industry.
She lived a great life and was loved and admired by many. She was family.
She touched so many lives in her almost 22 years. A phenomenal athlete in the barrel arena, she quickly became a proven producer as well. Her legacy will continue to impact the barrel arena with her offspring including the great, young sire Epic Leader.
We are thankful to Kelly, Gilmar,Vitor and Wilson for trusting us with her care over the years.
Thank you, Fiesta…
Royal Vista Southwest”