Meet Stevie Rey Von

When Theorem Ranch acquired Stevie Rey Von in 2025, the move instantly set the stallion as the ranch’s flagship sire and a defining piece of its long-term vision. 

Jason and Kisha Itkin wanted a horse whose influence spanned disciplines, whose pedigree carried real weight, and whose offspring were proving themselves at the highest levels of Western performance. Stevie Rey Von fit that standard from every angle, and his purchase by Theorem Ranch signaled a commitment to shaping the next era of elite cutters, rope horses, and cow horses.

Stevie Rey Von’s rise began long before he stepped into Theorem’s program. Foaled in 2012, he comes from a pedigree built for power and refinement. He is by Metallic Cat out of Miss Ella Rey, a daughter of Dual Rey. Those two names alone bring a legacy of cow sense, athletic strength, and consistency that few stallions can match. Stevie carried that legacy straight into the show pen.

His breakout came with the 2015 NCHA Open Futurity Championship. With that win, he became the only living stallion to win the Futurity, be sired by a Futurity champion, and later sire a Futurity champion. He backed it with the 2016 AQHA Junior Cutting World Championship and the 2018 NCHA Super Stakes Open Classic—where he and Beau Galyean marked a 231 in the finals to set both an arena record and Triple Crown record—proving that his ability ran deeper than one big moment.

Today, his impact is measured in dollars and performance power. As of November 24, 2025, Stevie Rey Von is a $27-million sire and climbing. His foals dominate in cutting and reined cow horse, but they have also become some of the most respected up-and-coming rope horses in the country. Trainers and breeders point to their trainability, honest minds, and ability to stay competitive across long seasons. His six-panel negative status adds another level of security for anyone breeding for long-term value.

His top-earning offspring, Pride And Joyy, stands as a prime example. Shown by Miles Baker and Trevor Brazile, the gelding has become one of the most talked-about rope horses in the industry. His speed, natural rate, and calm execution reflect the exact traits that make Stevie Rey Von’s progeny sought after.

That kind of talent runs across every Western performance discipline. In the cutting pen, Cool Guitar, Swing Wide, Janie Wood, Hottie Rey Von, Smart Stevie Chic, and Call Me Stevie continue to extend his cutting legacy. In reining and cow horse competition, Salerno, Von Spartacus, and Breykin Bad carry the same trainability and athletic strength forward. And in the roping world, the wins keep coming. In 2025, Stevies Pride N Joy, ridden by Marcos Costa, claimed the AQHA Junior Tie-Down Roping World Championship, adding another major accomplishment to Stevie's record as a sire producing winners across disciplines.

With Theorem Ranch guiding his future, Stevie Rey Von is poised to deepen his footprint even further. His pedigree, his production, and his momentum make him a cornerstone sire for breeders chasing performance at the highest level.