Harlans Star Splash: Blane Cox's Honest and Strong Calf Horse
Inside the String: Meet Blane Cox’s Rope Horses
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Meet “Kit,” Blane Cox’s reliable partner in the Cinch Timed Event Championships. Registered as Harlans Star Splash, this 2013 bay roan mare is by Three Bar Splash out of Harlans Little Star and owned by Dave Lasker. Kit has an impressive record in the show pen, earning wins at both the pro and amateur levels, and she’s proving herself just as steady in the roping arena.
Blane describes Kit as easy-going, honest, and strong—a mare that scores sharp, pulls hard on the big calves, and goes through the motions like a pro. At 11 years old, she’s the kind of horse that makes tough setups look routine, combining power with consistency and heart every run.
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