In Memory Of Royal Shake Em Royal Shake Em passed peacefully on February 14 and was laid to rest at our ranch in Meridian, TX. He was 30 years old and leaves behind a legacy few stallions ever dream to match.

Foaled in March 1994 by the incomparable Walter Merrick, and purchased by the Vallejo family as a yearling, there were high expectations for him from birth. By Royal Quick Dash and out of Broodmare of the Year Shake Em Six, you could only expect greatness. And boy did he deliver! He won or placed in 21 of 26 career starts, earning $257,009 and a speed index of 104. This includes winning the Sam Houston Futurity (G1) and the Longhorn Futurity (G1) and placing second in the All American Derby (G1).

Upon retirement he entered the breeding barn under the care of Ronnie Stewart for many years. To anyone who ever visited Double S Farm, the deep connection between horse and man was evident. Under Ronnie’s care and vision, Royal Shake Em would go on to prove himself not only a champion, but a sire of champions. Countless foals across all disciplines have won over $13,000,000 and his daughters have begun to produce even more. These offspring and descendants include Royal Sissy Irish (Dam of the all time highest earning barrel horse “Sister” DM Sissy Hayday ($2,200,000)), Dash For Cash Futurity (G1) winner I Make Em Shake ($338,287), and countless others.