Tiny Moon Charger was an appaloosa stallion that stood at the Santo Nino Ranch in south Texas . Most black leopards in the area trace back to him . He had 70 outs in racing with 27 wins, 16 seconds , 11 thirds and retired sound . A true Iron horse of the appaloosa breed . He was also a multiple stakes and medallion winner . He was also a superior race horse in 87 , 88 , 89 and track record holder at 2 1/2 furlongs and 400 yards .