Not every great horse starts with a great name, but Six Spins was born into one. Backed by a proven and influential maternal line, he has carried the kind of pedigree that generations of breeders strive to produce. His dam, Triple Spin, was an accomplished show mare, an NCHA Derby Champion and consistent aged-event finalist. She went on to cement her place as a broodmare of distinction, producing several top performers including Magicool, whose accolades include the 2024 NCHA Champion of Champions Cutting, the 2022 NCHA Autumn Spectacular Gold Cups, and multiple other titles across an impressive career.
Six Spins’ granddam, Bon Olena, further solidified the family’s place in Australian performance horse history, producing the standout Doc’s Bon Jovi and others. On his sire’s side, Six Spins is by the legendary Dual Rey, whose progeny have collectively earned more than $56 million, a testament to the consistent strength of this line.
During his competition years, Six Spins made a quiet but undeniable mark in the cutting pen. Known for his cow sense, presence, and competitive grit, he became one of the most respected open-cutting horses in the country. His standout moment came at the 2013 Darling Downs Cutting Club Open, where he drew last in a deep field of 53 top horses and came out to post an unforgettable 153-point run.
His career highlights include induction into the NCHA Hall of Fame and the title of 2012/13 NCHA Hi Point Open Stallion. Despite his accolades, what most remember about Six Spins is not just the wins, but the way he competed. He was a horse that thrived on pressure and excelled when the cattle were at their toughest.
In 2022, Lane and Mel Clegg purchased Six Spins, then a 16-year-old stallion with his best competition days behind him. But for Lane, who had long admired Triple Spin, the chance to own her son was too special to pass up. Not long after, Lane gave Six Spins one final trip to the show pen at Taroom, not for points or prizes, but simply for the privilege of riding a horse he deeply respected. They marked a quiet 72.
Though only bred in a limited capacity early on, Six Spins is now proving his worth as a sire. His progeny include Triple Six, a novice campdraft horse with over $50,000 in earnings (as of 2025); Mr Reddington, winner of the St George Non-Pro Futurity with Alana Tones; Pepsie Spin, a consistent futurity finalist and 2023 NCHA Limited Open Derby Champion with Paxton Pulford; and The Sixth Sense, another multiple finalist.
The Cleggs believe Six Spins offers both type and temperament. He is strong over the ground, structurally sound, and produces foals with frame and feel. Perhaps more importantly, they say he brings something intangible, presence, charisma, and a certain calm intelligence that draws people in. Around the stables, he’s known as Rowdy, a bit of a gentle character.
In an industry where stallion trends shift quickly, Six Spins stands quietly apart. He represents the kind of stallion that leaves a lasting impression, not just through show-ring success, but through the quality of progeny he leaves behind. With the right mares, and the right hands, Six Spins is continuing to shape the future of performance horse breeding in Australia, one quiet success at a time.
