2026 Enrollment
MONTANA JUDGE
2013 Gray Stallion
15HH|1,100 Lbs
Sire: Judge Cash
Dam: Montana Smoothy (Montana Doc)
2026 Fee: $1,500
Montana Judge, affectionately known as MJ, is more than just pedigree. He’s a rodeo-tested athlete. Sired by the legendary Judge Cash and out of a Montana Doc mare, MJ blends speed, cow sense, and versatility into one powerful package.
MJ found Rory Phelan during his three-year-old year, and since then Rory and MJ have made quite a team. MJ was easy to start, easy to be around, and quiet around geldings and mares alike. Rory originally started MJ on barrels but quickly moved him onto the head side of team roping because of his statue-like presence in the box, fast move across the line, and explosive speed to a steer. Many have inquired about the grey horse that commands the jackpot arenas around Wickenburg during the winter seasons. Rory has also roped on MJ in the WSTR finale.
MJ has the qualities that allow multiple riders to succeed on him and he is passing this down into his offspring. MJ has been ridden at multiple PRCA rodeos including Cheyenne, the Daddy of Them All, and he showed well at the BFI, Cervi and WSTR Title Fights. Not only is he a nice head horse, but has been breakaway roped on at PRCA rodeos. He must be given credit when Rory’s wife, a #3 header, can get on him and rope at the lower number jackpots as well.
Montana Judge sires great minded, easy to train, athletic babies. Currently, his offspring are making moves in Nebraska, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Arizona, Texas, and British Columbia, Canada.
2026 Fees
$1500 live cover plus mare care
$1500 collected and shipped/mare owner pays chute and vet fees
Frozen shipped pricing varies on area
Montana Judge will be located in Surprise AZ during the winter and southern Idaho in the spring/summer.
Owner:
Phelan Performance Horses
17660 W. Peak View Road
Surprise, AZ 85387
kunau04@msn.com
Standing At:
Phelan Performance Horses
17660 W. Peak View Road
Surprise, AZ 85387
kunau04@msn.com
