The inaugural Vital Sale brought together some of the best-bred prospects and embryos in the industry, and the results didn’t disappoint – generating $279,000 in cumulative sales. With elite pedigrees, proven bloodlines, and strong buyer interest, this sale highlighted the continued demand for top-tier Quarter Horses.
The headline makers of the night were two world-class fillies that stole the show and set the tone for the sale: VS Fireproof commanded an impressive $70,000, reflecting her undeniable quality and the strength of her bloodlines. Where VS Fire Code shattered expectations with a remarkable $140,000 final bid, cementing her place as the undisputed star of the auction.
These two fillies not only topped the sale but also underscored the enduring power of the VS lineage in shaping the next generation of champions.
VS Fireproof — $70,000
2024 Red Roan Filly — Machine Made × VS Lady In Red (by VS Code Red)
Sired by industry powerhouse Machine Made and out of the incomparable VS Lady In Red (AQHA/NSBA World Champion, $122,010 LTE). A maternal sister to VS The Fireman and VS Whole Lotta Lucy, this filly blends trainability, style, and elite marketability—signature VS Legacy qualities.
Embryo — $25,000
VS Phantom Code × Waffle House (by The Born Legacy)
Pairing Congress/World Champion VS Phantom Code (VS Code Red × Snap Krackle Pop) with Waffle House — AQHA/NSBA World Champion, $113,850 LTE and a daughter of Bestseatinthehouse. First foal from this accomplished young mare; the female family includes Always The Best Man, KM Betcha Im Best, and Invite Holly.
VS Fire Code — $140,000
2024 Red Roan Filly — VS The Fireman × KM Suddenly So Easy (by RL Best Of Sudden)
By the sensational VS The Fireman out of KM Suddenly So Easy — Congress & World Champion with $101,394 LTE and a proven producer. The pedigree mixes Machine Made, RL Best Of Sudden, and VS Lady In Red for a can’t-miss Western Pleasure formula.
VS Crown Jewel — $21,000
2024 Gray Filly — VS Phantom Code × A Certain Illusion (by Certain Potential)
Elegant gray filly out of A Certain Illusion ($83,350 LTE; 349.5 pts) whose family has produced more than $650,000 and multiple World/Congress champions including Never Have I Ever, Certainly Persistent, and Certainly Flatlined. Sired by VS Phantom Code.
2025 Bay Colt — $10,000
2025 Bay Colt — Machine Made × Vital Lines Are Red (by VS Code Red)
A stallion-quality prospect combining Machine Made with the famous “Vital” family. Dam Vital Lines Are Red is out of Lope The Line (by Lazy Loper) from the Zipped Tight branch—rich with World/Congress champions and producers.
Embryo — $13,000
Embryo — Gun Smokke × VS Prayer Code (by VS Code Red)
A compelling young-sire cross with Gun Smokke (Notnin But Nett × KM Hot Number) over VS Prayer Code, a daughter of VS Code Red out of the great producer KM Suddenly So Easy. The maternal family is stacked with winners: KM You Make It Easy, VS Prayer Code, VS Outlaw, and more.
The Vital Sale proved to be more than just another auction — it was a showcase of pedigree, quality, and opportunity. Congratulations to all the successful buyers and sellers, and thank you to everyone who participated in making this sale a success.
