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Brad & Briony Comiskey
“Barrinja”
Comet QLD 4702
Brad: 0439 620 903
Briony: 0439 839 912
Email: BComiskey@hhhpartners.com.au
Registration: # Q-95128
Foaling date: 09/11/2018
Colour: Bay
Height: 15hh
Breeder: PJ & JM Shumack
Current Owner: Bradley & Briony Comiskey
5 panel: DNA Case #: OK, HERDA: N/N, OLWS: N/N
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| Sire: ONE TIME ROYALTY | ONE TIME PEPTO | PEPTOBOONSMAL |
| ONE TIME SOON | ||
| ROYAL SERENA BELLE | SHORTY LENA | |
| JAZABELL QUIXOTE | ||
| Dam: PURRFECT | RACKETEER | HIGH BROW CAT |
| MISSY’S RACHET | ||
| SPECIAL T SPIN | DOCS SPINIFEX | |
| HANKS GEISHA | ||
Brad and Briony Comiskey had originally been primarily looking at mares going through the 2021 Nutrien sale. They were looking for mares with a combination of attributes from both the Stock Horse and Quarter Horse breeds that would make ideal challenge/campdraft athletes. Their thoughts were to buy a mare that could be competed on but also flushed for embryos.
However, their thought processes altered when they saw the pre-sale videos posted by Isaac Westerhuis of his One Time Royalty colt. They were really taken with this 2yo colt and instead of looking at mares for potential breeding options they thought he was the ideal animal for what they are trying to breed for the challenge/campdraft world.
Seeing him in the flesh reinforced their initial thoughts that he was exactly what they were looking for. He was balanced and athletic with great eye appeal and a wonderful temperament. He had plenty of leg under him to chase a cow and his confirmation and soundness were exceptional. He looked and moved a lot like his superstar father, One Time Royalty, plus his dam’s mare line added to his genetic strength.
His dam, Purrfect had been an NCHA Futurity finalist in both the Open and NP Divisions, injury unfortunately cutting her career short. However, she proved herself as an outstanding broodmare with multiple progeny excelling in the performance horse world. Her dam Special T Spin was an NCHA Futurity Champion.
So, Springsteen appeared to be the “purrfect “package.
The plan for Springsteen was always to prepare him for the 2023 Nutrien Classic Challenge, so he first went to long-time friend Phil Dawson, who spent time on him in the cutting pen and at several Pre Works to establish the foundation the Comiskeys require in all their horses for campdrafting and challenges.
Showing all the class they expected, renowned horseman Cameron Parker then agreed to begin preparing Springsteen for the Dry Work component of the Challenge. Cameron loved how good-minded and free-moving Springsteen was, but unfortunately, due to work commitments, Bruce – as Springsteen is known – went to the Classic under the guidance of successful trainer Matt Moffat, where they placed 8th in the Challenge and made the final of the Classic Draft.
That same year, the combination went on to win multiple Futurity drafts and cut-outs, as well as placing 7th in the coveted Cloncurry Stockman’s Challenge.
2023 set the stage for a successful career for Springsteen, who has continued to go from strength to strength with both Matt and Brad, not only fulfilling expectations but surpassing them. He has more than proved himself in the competition arena, and early signs from his progeny indicate that success is already flowing through to the breeding barn.
Ridden by Brad Comiskey.
Ridden by Matt Moffat
The Nutrien Classic was Springsteen’s competition debut.
Springsteen was the Highest priced 2yo Stallion purchased through the 2021 Nutrien Classic Horse Sale, selling for $95,000.
Springsteen’s first foal EVER, born October 8, 2023.
Lot 21 – Royal Rockstar
Sold: $10,000
Dam: Solar Violet
Vendor: Justin & Trudi Bauman
Buyer: Savidge Cattle Co
Lot 720 – Born to Purr
Sold: $20,000
Dam: Sassy Kitty
Vendor: BV & B Comiskey
Buyer: PK Copping & JE Curr
In 2010 One Time Royalty made history at the US NCHA Futurity, when his finals run was awarded the highest score in history of 230! [View Video]
Purrfect was an NCHA Futurity finalist in both the Open and Nonpro Divisions, unfortunately an injury cut her career short.
However, she has indeed proven herself as an outstanding broodmare with multiple progeny excelling in the performance horse world.
Accomplished cutter.
2017
Taken June 2026
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2023 Cloncurry Classic Challenge
2023 Paradise Lagoons Futurity Campdraft Cutout (23). [View Video on Facebook]
2023 Ridgelands Futurity Campdraft Cutout. (23). [View Video on Facebook]
2023 Nutrien Classic
Classic Challenge Dry Work with Matt Moffat – his first ever challenge start. 85.75. [View Video]
Nutrien Classic Rd1 – his first ever campdraft start. 85 (21 60 4). [View Video]
Snippet of Springsteen in action 2023. [View Video]
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