Smart Little Lena's ashes in March were moved to a new resting place. NCHA Executive Director Jay Winborn (far right) displays Smart Little Lena’s 1982 Futurity Champion trophy while NCHA Charities Foundation Director Julia Buswold accepts the remaining Smart Little Lena memorabilia donated by Manion Ranch (clockwise from top) Kyle, Tommy and Layne Manion. • Photo courtesy of Manion Ranch.
The all-time leading sires in the history of the NCHA Futurity include titans of the industry as well as impressive younger sires still defining their legacy in the sport.