Doc Bar revolutionized the cutting industry in a way never seen before or since. The chestnut stallion was foaled in 1956 on Tom Finley’s Arizona ranch.  Doc Bar was by Lighting Bar by Three Bars (TB) and out of Dandy Doll by Texas Dandy.  The chestnut colt was bred to run, but failed miserably.

Earning a total of $95 in four outs, Doc Bar was given to Charlie Araujo of California to show at halter. This endeavor seemed doomed to fail because Doc Bar did not fit what the judge’s eye had been groomed to see.  The chestnut stood a scant 15 hands and did not have the punched-together look of his contemporaries.  The halter industry was ripe for change. 
With Araujo at the lead and the stallion’s unique conformation, the guidelines for halter horse champions were altered almost overnight. Out of 15 shows, Doc Bar won nine grand champion titles and one reserve champion title.

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