Wimpys Little Chic: Remembering a Legend

With the untimely passing of Wimpys Little Chic, here's a glance at the phenomenal mare that she was and the legacy she left.

Wimpys Little Chic, affectionately known as "Lexi" was a household name among the reining community.

The stunning palomino mare was sired by $13 million stallion, Wimpys Little Step out of the mare Collena Chica Olena. Lexi was born in the same green pastures in North Carolina as her legendary father and was destined for the same greatness.

Lexi's show career was nothing short of phenomenal. 

Making history in 2008, Lexi was the first horse to win the the reining "Triple Crown" which includes the National Reining Horse Association futurity, the NRHA derby, and the National Reining Breeders Challenge.

Lexi's show career could have concluded there and her mark on history would've been more than solidified, but she kept on. 

At the conclusion of her showing in 2010 Lexi earned a grand total of $516,555 in the reining pen. 

Lexi was retired to become a mama and just like in the show, she became the best.

Becoming the all-time leading dam in NRHA, producing $1.7 million with just 15 colts showing thus far and more making their way in the coming years.

“Lexi's legacy will forever live on in the hearts of the Reining community," said Jeff and Wendy Oswood of Oswood Stallion Station. "Her remarkable show record, trailblazing achievements, and profound impact as a producer will be remembered for generations to come. As we mourn her loss, let us celebrate the extraordinary journey she took us on and the mark she left on the world of Reining."

There is no doubt that this beautiful, talented blonde mare left her mark on history.

"The legacy of Wimpys Little Chic is undeniably unparalleled," said Shawn Flarida, $7 million reiner and rider of Lexi. "She always gave so much more than she took until today when she takes a piece of our collective hearts with her."

Wimpys Little Chic is missed by the entire reining community and her owners, Arcese Quarter Horses, her trainer Shawn Flarida, and Oswood Stallion Station alike. 

However, all are thankful for the opportunity to watch Lexi's legacy among her colts.

Every time you see a son or daughter of her's slide across the dirt, remember the palomino mare who changed the reining world both in and out of the arena.