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Overview
A Proven Open Futurity Horse
TheRightToBearArms, known as Björn, is a 2023 home-raised gelding by Modern Gun and out of Nifty Shiney Chic.
Björn has been in training with Ryan Rushing since he was started, giving him a consistent foundation from the beginning. In his first show, Björn and Ryan marked a 221.5 at the 2026 Summer Slide, finishing Co-Champion in the Level 2 Open Futurity and tied for 3rd in the Level 4 Open Futurity, bringing home just shy of $7,000.
At the 100X Reining Classic in Tulsa, Björn and Ryan marked a 218.5 and earned just shy of $5,000 in the Level 2 and Level 3 Open Futurity.
At A Glance
Why He Stands Out
Björn combines proven reining blood, professional development, and a strong first time in the show pen.
Pedigree & Development
TheRightToBearArms | 2023 Gelding
Björn is by Modern Gun, a 2013 palomino stallion by Gunners Special Nite and out of Taris Modern Design. Modern Gun earned $362,126 and built a major show record before becoming a proven sire. His top recorded offspring include Modern Gunna, earner of $40,498, and Modern Gun Jac, earner of $36,635.
On the bottom side, Björn is out of Nifty Shiney Chic, a 2013 mare by Shine Chic Shine and out of Custom Nifty Nic. Nifty Shiney Chic has already produced a recorded money earner in Itzylosa, a 2021 mare by Arlosa Whiz, with $10,135.43 in earnings.
Björn now adds his own early performance record to that pedigree, making him a proven open futurity horse with both proven bloodlines and a strong first-show result.
Sire: Modern Gun
Modern Gun is an NRHA earner of $362,126 and a proven reining sire.
Champion
Reserve Champion
Champion
4th Place
3rd Place
Modern Gunna - $40,498
Modern Gun Jac - $36,635
Modern Gun gives Björn a proven sire line backed by major open performance and producing ability.
Dam: Nifty Shiney Chic
Nifty Shiney Chic is a 2013 mare by Shine Chic Shine and out of Custom Nifty Nic.
Itzylosa - $10,135.43
Level 1 Open-Aged Event - 2nd
Earnings: $3,841.13
Nifty Shiney Chic gives Björn a producing dam line with a recorded money earner already in the show pen.
Dam Production
Itzylosa - $10,135.43
TheRightToBearArms
Nifty Shiney Chic's offspring include Itzylosa and Björn, both money earners in the show pen.
Maternal Family
Björn's second dam is Custom Nifty Nic, the bottom side behind Nifty Shiney Chic.
This maternal family brings Shine Chic Shine over Custom Nifty Nic close up in Björn's pedigree, pairing a producing dam with the proven sire power of Modern Gun.
The result is a home-raised gelding with both a strong first-show record and a maternal side that is already represented by recorded earning offspring.
Show Record
Nearly $12,000 in combined earnings in his first two shows, the Summer Slide and 100X Reining Classic, with Ryan Rushing.
100X Reining Classic
Björn and Ryan Rushing showed in Tulsa at the 100X Reining Classic, earning money in the Level 2 and Level 3 Open Futurity.
2026 Summer Slide Open Futurity
In his first show, Björn and Ryan Rushing marked a 221.5 at the 2026 Summer Slide, earning top placings in both the Level 2 and Level 4 Open Futurity.
For RMJ Ranch, this debut meant more than a placing. Björn represents years of planning, patient work, and belief in a home-raised horse. We are deeply grateful to Ryan for the job he has done with him and to everyone who has supported Björn along the way.
Training & Development
Started With Ryan
Björn has been in training with Ryan Rushing since he was started, giving him a consistent foundation from the beginning.
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Proven First Time Out
His 221.5 at the 2026 Summer Slide came in his first show, confirming the talent, confidence, and feel he had shown at home.
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Björn is especially meaningful to RMJ Ranch as a home-raised horse. Every step forward reflects the people, planning, and care that have gone into him from the beginning.
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