CARDI 13 Yr old 14.1hh Chestnut AQHA Mare

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CONSIGNOR CONTACT: Lacey Wilf 501-940-8704
LOCATION: Quitman, AR
BREED: AQHA
REGISTERED: Yes
REGISTERED NAME: Sophisticated Badaz
COLOR: Chestnut
HEIGHT: 14.1
AGE: 13
GENDER: Mare

Sophisticated Badaz — “Cardi” — is a 2012 AQHA-registered chestnut mare who brings together elite bloodlines, proven work experience, and an undeniable presence. Standing at 14.1 hands, Cardi is the perfect size for agility, cow sense, and everyday practicality, while still having the substance and presence to get the job done right. She’s the kind of mare that turns heads, gets noticed, and makes herself a favorite in any barn she walks into.
By Sophisticated Catt (LTE $192,000+), a World Champion son of High Brow Cat, and out of a daughter of the great Bob Acre Doc (LTE $426,000+, NCHA Hall of Fame), Cardi is stacked with time-tested genetics.
Cardi has been used extensively in a sale barn, gaining real-world experience in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. She’s also been team sorted on, bringing her sharp eye, feel for a cow, and quiet confidence to the pen. Her handle is a standout feature—she’s soft in the face, light in the ribcage, and responsive to leg, seat, and voice cues. She stays in your hand without being heavy, breaks at the poll, and carries herself naturally collected without needing to be micromanaged. She stops strong, rolls over her hocks with ease, and turns around sharp without getting bound up. Whether you’re moving cattle, opening gates, or working a flag, she’s dialed in and easy to ride.
But what really sets Cardi apart is her personality. She’s kind, willing, and smart — the type of mare that meets you at the gate, watches you with quiet curiosity, and wants to connect. Cardi is the same ride every time whether you pull her out after a day, a week, or a month off. She’s broke, steady, and dependable—just like a good horse should be. She’s the kind that builds confidence in novice hands but has enough feel and buttons for a more experienced rider to enjoy and fine-tune.
Conformationally, Cardi is balanced and correct. She’s got a refined head, clean neck, short back, deep hip, and excellent bone and foot. She stands square, travels straight, and is built to last. Her rich chestnut coat and feminine profile make her just as eye-catching as she is capable. She does carry a small cosmetic scar on her left hind pastern, but it’s completely superficial and has never affected her soundness or performance in any way.
She rides out well on the trail—crosses water, handles uneven ground, and is quiet around traffic, dogs, and chaos. She’s been ridden bareback, bridleless, and double—always steady, always willing.
With her pedigree, experience, looks, and flawless handle, Sophisticated Badaz is ready to go to work or step into a breeding program. Her combination of athleticism, trainability, and quiet confidence makes her the kind of horse you’ll want to ride every day — and miss when you don’t.