Nov 27, 2023 Show Statistics

2023 AAQHC: Hunter Under Saddle Statistics

The 2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress showcased some exceptional performances by numerous competitors in the Hunter Under Saddle arena. Let's explore the compiled data1 to unveil the top ten sires influencing the Hunter Under Saddle discipline this year.

In this article, we aim to unveil the outstanding contributions of Hunter Under Saddle sires, dams, and damsires that are shaping the future of our industry. Unsurprisingly, Good Better Best leads with progendy earnings of $67,813, securing 14 Congress Championships, 10 Reserve Congress Championships, and 10 Bronze Congress Championships. Noteworthy sires such as Good I Will Be, Allocate Your Assets, Its A Southern Thing, and more have significantly impacted the competitive landscape. There's also a wonderful pattern emerging wth great success from junior sire Easy on the Eyez who's coming in hot with some impressive progeny with some big wins this year. Without further adieu, join us as we delve into the statistical highlights that defined the Hunter Under Saddle classes at this year's Congress.

Now, let's have a look at the top ten sires based on earnings solely from Hunter Under Saddle classes. This encompasses exclusively Hunter Under Saddle classes, from the SBB and Super Sires to Small Fry classes, but are stats based exclusively in Hunter Under Saddle only.


2023 AAQHC HUS Producing Sires

Top Ten by Earnings

Stallion Progeny Earnings
Good Better Best $67,813
Good I Will Be $19,099
Allocate Your Assets $16,663
Its A Southern Thing $16,110
Easy On The Eyez $12,697
The Mile High Club $9,609
Hubba Hubba Huntin $9,270
Lazy Loper $7,014
Only Lopes N Dreams $6,740
Iron Enterprise $5,394

2023 AAQHC HUS Producing Sires

Top Ten by Championships

Stallion Congress Championships
Good Better Best 14
Allocate Your Assets 11
Good I Will Be 5
Hubba Hubba Huntin 5
Easy On The Eyez 4
Lazy Loper 3
Its A Southern Thing 2
The Mile High Club 2
Only Lopes N Dreams 2
Makin Me Willy Wild 2

2023 AAQHC HUS Producing Sires

Top Ten by Res. Championships

Stallion Congress Reserve Championships
Good Better Best 10
Good I Will Be 5
Allocate Your Assets 5
Hubba Hubba Huntin 6
Give Me The Goods 5
Sophistication Only 4
Lazy Loper 3
Makin Me Willy Wild 3
Its A Southern Thing 2
VS Code Red 2

2023 AAQHC HUS Producing Sires

Top Ten by Bronze Championships

Stallion Congress Bronze Championships
Good Better Best 10
Allocate Your Assets 5
Its A Southern Thing 5
Lazy Loper 3
Good I Will Be 3
The Mile High Club 3
Signature of Honor 3
Iron Enterprise 3
No Doubt Im Lazy 3
Gota Lota Potential 3

Top Ten Producing HUS Sires by Earnings w/ Top 10 Peformers by Earnings


Good Better Best

Good Better Best

Progeny Earnings $67,813
Champions 14
Reserve Champions 10
Bronze Champions 10
Name Dam Damsire Owner/Breeder (O/B) Earnings
Rs Hank Whydoyadrank Kat Tails R Blazing Blazing Hot O: Baylee Fleming
B: Katheryn Van Slyke
$19,309.39
Super Freek Shez All About Blue Skys Blue Boy O: Kelly Jayne Smith
B: Jennifer Rae Teigen
$11,522.86
Pretty Dang Good Pretty Assets Allocate Your Assets O: Eric Mendrysa
B: Meghan Tierney
$7,661.94
Only Ride The Best Blazing Her Way Hot N Blazing O: Caroline L Cavallo
B: McGrath Quarter Horses LLC
$6,064.20
Al Be Best Al Be Beautiful Allocate Your Assets O: Kelsey Bell
B: Nancy-Sue Ryan
$5,074.66
Jus Be Good Jus Sayin Coats N Tails O: Sarah A Jackson-Vance
B: Sara A Jackson-Vance
$2,832.41
Al Be Good To Go Withoutyoualbebleu Allocate Your Assets O: Elizabeth M Baker
B: Nancy-Sue Ryan
$2,784.22
Good Ol Boys Club Shez Immortal The Immortal O: Tali N Terlizzi
B: Capital Quarter Horses LLC
$2,456.00
Always Goodtobe Best One Hot Katwoman Hot N Blazing O: Sandra Morgan
B: Jame P Collier Jr
$2,305.72
Smoke N The Best Artfully Blazing Hot N Blazing O: Deeds Family Farms
B: Brent Husky
$2,029.97
Good I Will Be

Good I Will Be

Progeny Earnings $19,099
Champions 5
Reserve Champions 5
Bronze Champions 3
Name Dam Damsire Owner/Breeder (O/B) Earnings
Im Willy Fabulous Fabulicity Fabuluke O: Sandra Morgan
B: Nancy-Sue Ryan
$15,651.32
Im Willy Good Today A Walk In The Sky Skys Blue Boy O: Madeleine M Bayless
B: Sandra Morgan
$2,917.58
Heavenwillhavetowait One Potent Margarita Potential Investment O: Kensley Porter
B: John S Narmont
$350.00
Good At Da Bar Zippos Enchantment Zippo Jack Bar O: Rebecca Fussell
B: Sandy Beecroft
$140.00
Rock County Kid JDZ Madison County JD Concluded O: Chav3z Enterprises LLC
B: Rita A Crundwell
$40.00
Allocate Your Assets

Allocate Your Assets

Progeny Earnings $16,663
Champions 11
Reserve Champions 5
Bronze Champions 5
Name Dam Damsire Owner/Breeder (O/B) Earnings
Ma Donna Truly Graceful Truly Priceless O: Corrival Ranch
B: Amy Hassinger
$7,479.50
So Youre The One Sienna Sky Skys Blue Boy O: Tali N Terlizzi
B: Wendee Cote
$2,382.04
Al Be Bleu Makin The Boys Blue Skys Blue Boy O: Tali N Terlizzi
B: John Carpenter
$1,483.81
One Al Of An Amen Sienna Sky Skys Blue Boy O: K Michaelis & S Smith
B: Wen-Dee & Chad Cote
$1,200.00
You Had Me At Allo Rose Fever (TB) Stormin Fever (TB) O: Lisa Pinner
B: Kim Gold
$848.63
Prettiest of All Art I Pretty Art I Sweet O: Madeleine M Bayless
B: Laura Bischoff
$700.00
Well Al Be Nora Lee (TB) Little Look (TB) O: Joseph Edgar IV Brewer
B: Nancy-Sue Ryan
$470.57
Al Sleep On It Sleepy Bombshell Too Sleepy To Zip O: Nancy A Randall
B: Katherine K Tobin
$400.00
Al That Matters Most Sleepy Bombshell Too Sleepy To Zip O: Susan Renee Philips
B: Katherine K Tobin
$400.00
Al Be Addictive Hot N Addictive Hot N Blazing O: Shannon S Mancino
B: Sunny Nagengast
$340.00
Its A Southern Thing

Its A Southern Thing

Progeny Earnings $16,110
Champions 2
Reserve Champions 2
Bronze Champions 5
Name Dam Damsire Owner/Breeder (O/B) Earnings
Ah Do Declare Never Too Sleepy Too Sleepy To Zip O: Judith Davis
B: Mikey Trueba
$7,732.50
Real Southern Assets Pretty Assets Allocate Your Assets O: Kristen N Galyean
B: Meghan Tierney
$2,806.12
Made In The South Sleepy Pleasures Too Sleepy To Zip O: Kayla & Matt Budine
B: Gumz Farms Quarter Horses LLC
$1,730.43
Itsa Afterhoursthing Good After Hours The Radical Hour O: Erin Nicole Duquette
B: Heather G Semler
$1,330.07
Kruzn South Invitation To Glory The Krymsun Kruzer O: Kayla & Matt Budine
B: Terry Roberts
$1,150.09
Kickin Dust Up Miss Trophy Chip Zips Chocolate Chip O: Molli Lyn Froman
B: Carl Yamber
$320.00
Sipinsumthinsouthern Sure Ama Hottie Blazing Hot O: J And J Performance Horse
B: Beau Baird
$318.52
Sleepin In The South Sleepy Pleasures Too Sleepy To Zip O: Gerald Thomas Hancock
B: Gumz Farms Quarter Horses LLC
$222.91
Sheez The Real Thing Josies On The Hunt One Hot Invitation O: Debra Ann Sluga-Tressler
B: Alyse B Roberts
$170.00
Just a Bit Southern Bonafide N Hot Im Bonafide O: Olivia Huls
B: Bruce Walquist
$100.00
Easy On The Eyez

Easy On The Eyez

Progeny Earnings $12,697
Champions 4
Reserve Champions 2
Bronze Champions 1
Name Dam Damsire Owner/Breeder (O/B) Earnings
Easy Peazy Treatmelikealady Iron Enterprise O: Flentje Enterprises LLC
B: Marissa T McLeod
$11,856.65
Eye Makeitlook Easy Lookwhatumademehoo Hot Ones Only O: Waukegan Farms LLC
B: Brandy Jo Clark
$839.92
The Mile High Club

The Mile High Club

Progeny Earnings $9,609
Champions 2
Reserve Champions 2
Bronze Champions 3
Name Dam Damsire Owner/Breeder (O/B) Earnings
The Canadian Club One Pretty Mechanic Mechanic O: Courtney Rebecca Suthoff
B: Kami Irwin Tymchuk
$5,607.69
LTK Duck Duck Goose Huntin My Hubby Hubba Hubba Huntin O: Hary Keller
B: Harry Keller
$2,862.50
The One N Only Club Pretty Ones Only One N Only O: Sandra Morgan
B: Sandra Morgan
$1,139.30
Hubba Hubba Huntin

Hubba Hubba Huntin

Progeny Earnings $9,270
Champions 5
Reserve Champions 5
Bronze Champions 2
Name Dam Damsire Owner/Breeder (O/B) Earnings
Hez A Dancin Hubba These Irons R Dancin These Irons Are Hot O: Chris R Lagerblade
B: Richard & Betty Jo Carr
$6,117.64
Huntin A Dance These Irons R Dancin These Irons Are Hot O: Richard & Betty Jo Carr
B: Richard & Betty Jo Carr
$1,702.37
Huntin Good Vibes Fabulicity Fabuluke O: Tiffany Lynn Lunsford
B: Nancy-Sue Ryan
$360.00
Iron Lion Zion These Irons R Ready These Irons Are Hot O: Kayla & Matt Budine
B: Richard & Betty Jo Carr
$350.00
Right Onn Miss Allocations Allocate Your Assets O: James Starland Ranch LLC
B: Searles & Liska
$300.00
Always On My Game Captive Investment The Last Captive O: Partners for Progress NFP
B: Anne Demirjian
$240.00
Hubbout A Dance These Irons R Dancin These Irons Are Hot O: Sloane Weakly
B: Richard & Betty Jo Carr
$200.00
Lazy Loper

Lazy Loper

Progeny Earnings $7,014
Champions 3
Reserve Champions 3
Bronze Champions 3
Name Dam Damsire Owner/Breeder (O/B) Earnings
Double O Sevn Sweet Center Gucci Gucci Only O: Jessica Hanchett Botke
B: Dick Knoch
$6,363.89
Goin Nowhere Fast Goodbars Glamourgirl Zippos Mr Good Bar O: Anna & Jimmy Langley
B: Tim Delf
$190.00
Leanin Toward Lazy Impulsive Debutante Hot Impulse O: Bright Star Stables
B: Debbi Trubee
$160.00
Made To Be Lazy Ovations Party Girl Ovations Only O: Ella Roberts
B: Makenzie Maas
$150.00
Chilln Ona Dirt Road Winnie Persuasion Perfect Execution O: Lilly Ann Jones
B: Dale Hamilton
$150.00
Only Lopes N Dreams

Only Lopes N Dreams

Progeny Earnings $6,740
Champions 2
Reserve Champions 0
Bronze Champions 0
Name Dam Damsire Owner/Breeder (O/B) Earnings
The Alpha The Omega Purely Hot Hot N Blazing O: Samantha M Swart
B: Benjamin Miller
$6,739.87
Iron Enterprise

Iron Enterprise

Progeny Earnings $5,394
Champions 0
Reserve Champions 0
Bronze Champions 3
Name Dam Damsire Owner/Breeder (O/B) Earnings
Boy Oh Boy Blue Skys Movin In Skys Blue Boy O: Joy Geallis
B: Jeff & Melissa Clark
$3,291.86
Skye Miles A Walk In The Sky Skys Blue Boy O: Cindy Schrader
B: Chuck Briggs
$2,102.16

Top Ten HUS Producing Dams by Earnings


In our analysis of the 2023 AAQHC statistics, we proudly direct the spotlight to the often unsung heroines of the breeding world – the top ten producing dams in the Hunter Under Saddle classes. These exceptional mares have not only carved a path through their own achievements but have also left an enduring legacy that resonates through their progeny. We celebrate the profound influence that dam-lines have on the Hunter Under Saddle ring.

Notably, we have to mention Kat Tails R Blazing owned by Katheryn Van Slyke of Running Springs, producer of RS Hankwhydoyadrank who was an impressive 3X Congress Champion this year with. Other impressive mares this year with multiple wins are Fabulicity, Treatmelikealady, and Shez All About Blue.

Here are the top ten producing dams based on earnings in Hunter Under Saddle classes:

Dam Name Earnings Champions Res. Champions Bronze Champions
Kat Tails R Blazing $19,309 5 2 0
Fabulicity $16,011 3 2 2
Treatmelikealady $11,857 4 2 0
Shez All About Blue $11,523 3 1 0
Pretty Assets $10,468 0 3 2
These Irons R Dancin $8,020 5 0 2
Never Too Sleepy $7,733 1 1 1
Sweet Center Gucci $7,602 3 4 0
Truly Graceful $7,480 1 2 1
Purely Hot $6,740 2 0 0

Top Ten Producing Damsires by Earnings


Delving into the intricate fabric of the 2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress, our focus now shifts to the esteemed damsires who have left an indelible mark on the Hunter Under Saddle classes. These influential stallions, through their daughters, have significantly contributed to the success and finesse observed in the arena.

Leading the charge is none other than Hot N Blazing, a powerhouse damsire with earnings totaling $42,356. He has produced mares who's progeny have secured an impressive 10 Congress Championships, 5 Reserve Congress Championships, and 8 Bronze Congress Championships, further solidifying his undeniable impact on the Hunter Under Saddle discipline.

Skys Blue Boy follows suit with earnings of $31,805 and an exceptional record of 11 Congress Championships, 4 Reserve Congress Championships, and 4 Bronze Congress Championships. Allocate Your Assets, who we just lost this past week, is a stalwart with a legacy, contributes to the narrative with earnings of $20,441 and a noteworthy record of 1 Congress Championship, 5 Reserve Congress Championships, and 3 Bronze Congress Championships.

Damsire Name Earnings Champions Res. Champions Bronze Champions
Hot N Blazing $42,356 10 5 8
Skys Blue Boy $31,805 11 4 4
Allocate Your Assets $20,441 1 5 3
Fabuluke $16,621 6 5 2
Iron Enterprise $11,857 4 2 0
These Irons Are Hot $11,291 5 1 5
Too Sleepy To Zip $11,267 5 1 3
Truly Priceless $9,816 2 2 1
Gucci Only $7,822 3 4 0
The Immortal $5,889 0 1 1

From the prowess of Hunter Under Saddle competitors to the dominance of renowned sires and influential damsires, the Congress stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the stock horse. The dedication of breeders, of owners and riders, and the immeasurable impact of equine bloodlines collectively shape the future of the industry. As we celebrate the achievements showcased at this prestigious event, we honor the passion and commitment of all those who contribute to the rich and vibrant tapestry of the equine world. Next up? We'll look at the successes from the Longe Line ring at the 2023 AAQHC.

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* Please note that these results were accurate to the best of StallionCompare.com's ability at the time of writing this article. As all show results are subject to change, these statistics operate under the same assumption. These results are not "official" as per the OQHA or AQHA.

** Please note that some classes are without results at this time and these standings could change once the OQHA or AQHA release comprehensive results from the HUS classes. Classes currently missing are as follows: 122300C01 -- 2 Year Old Maiden Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity NSBA Presented by Good Better Best, 122100C01 -- 2 Year Old Maiden Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity Limited NSBA Presented by Good Better Best, 122300C01SB -- SBB 2 Year Old Maiden Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity NSBA, 122100C01SB -- SBB 2 Year Old Maiden Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity Limited NSBA, 122300C01 -- 2 Year Old Maiden Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity NSBA Presented by Good Better Best, 122100C01 -- 2 Year Old Maiden Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity Limited NSBA Presented by Good Better Best, 122300C01SB -- SBB 2 Year Old Maiden Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity NSBA, 122100C01SB -- SBB 2 Year Old Maiden Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity Limited NSBA, 123100 -- 3 Yr Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity - Limited NSBA, and 123100SB -- SBB 3 Yr Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity - Limited NSBA.


References

  1. https://www.quarterhorsecongress.net/results/23results/IXDiscHUS.htm


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