2026 Q1 Leaderboards: Western All-Around

Across Western All-Around, the first quarter is already beginning to show which bloodlines and connections are making an impact across events.

Because all-around horses are asked to do more, the leaderboard tells a slightly different story here. These Q1 rankings reflect the sires, dams, breeders, and owners connected to horses earning across a broader performance picture — offering a quick statistical look at the names showing versatility early in the season.

VS Code Red: #1 AQHA Western All-Around Sire of Money Earners for Q1 2026

Western All-Around Sires of Money Earners

In Western All-Around, the sire rankings reflect more than just momentum in a single class — they point to bloodlines showing up across a wider range of events. At the top of the Q1 list is VS Code Red with $11,665 in progeny earnings from 7 money-earners, averaging $1,666. Machine Made follows in the No. 2 position with $8,049 in earnings from 14 money-earners and an average of $575. Nothin But Nett rounds out the top three with $7,392 in progeny earnings from 3 money-earners, posting the highest average among them at $2,464. Together, they set the pace early, with offspring contributing across multiple events and shaping the all-around standings for the quarter.

Here is the complete list of the Top 25 Western All-Around Sires of Money Earners for Q1.

Rank Stallion Progeny Earnings Money-Earners Average Earnings
1 VS Code Red $11,665.00 7 $1,666.00
2 Machine Made $8,049.00 14 $575.00
3 Nothin But Nett $7,392.00 3 $2,464.00
4 RL Best Of Sudden $6,636.00 8 $830.00
5 VS Code Blue $6,626.00 5 $1,325.00
6 The Lopin Machine $6,176.00 4 $1,544.00
7 Heart Stoppin $4,720.00 7 $674.00
8 The Extreme Machine $3,832.00 1 $3,832.00
9 Justa Creepin $3,520.00 1 $3,520.00
10 Hay Goodlookn $3,442.00 4 $860.00
11 Its A Southern Thing $3,075.00 4 $769.00
12 No Doubt Im Lazy $2,168.00 4 $542.00
13 Cool Breeze $2,106.00 4 $526.00
14 Blazing Hot $2,002.00 1 $2,002.00
15 Goodcowboymargarita $1,694.00 1 $1,694.00
16 Makin Me Willy Wild $1,619.00 2 $810.00
17 VS Goodride $1,325.00 2 $662.00
18 The Born Legacy $1,300.00 3 $433.00
19 The Krymsun Kruzer $1,078.00 1 $1,078.00
20 Best Brew At The Bar $914.00 1 $914.00
21 Mightty Mouse $888.00 1 $888.00
22 Lazy Loper $861.00 3 $287.00
23 An Absolute Martini $812.00 1 $812.00
24 CP Surely The Best $542.00 2 $271.00
25 Required Invitation $507.00 1 $507.00

 

Western All-Around Dams of Money Earners

The dams rankings add to that picture, spotlighting the mares represented by Western All-Around money earners already appearing in the Q1 results. Here is the complete list of the Top 25 Western All-Around Dams of Money Earners for Q1.

Rank Dam Progeny Earnings Money-Earners Average Earnings
1 No More Doubts $5,540.00 1 $5,540.00
2 A Good Sweet Peach $4,706.00 3 $1,569.00
3 KM Flat Out The Best $4,149.00 1 $4,149.00
4 Shez Flat Mystical $3,832.00 1 $3,832.00
5 Cool Krymsun Lady $3,683.00 1 $3,683.00
6 HP Ms Hot Machine $3,520.00 1 $3,520.00
7 KM Jazz It Up $3,270.00 1 $3,270.00
8 Dun A Little Lazy $2,983.00 1 $2,983.00
9 KM Suddenly So Easy $2,770.00 1 $2,770.00
10 Cookies Invitation $2,275.00 1 $2,275.00
11 Ten Karat Romance $2,100.00 1 $2,100.00
12 Chip Appeal $2,002.00 1 $2,002.00
13 A Certain Illusion $1,832.00 1 $1,832.00
14 Troubles A Blazin $1,756.00 2 $878.00
15 Sheza Sweet Version $1,694.00 1 $1,694.00
16 Lil Bit Invested $1,419.00 1 $1,419.00
17 Suddenly In Lace $1,175.00 1 $1,175.00
18 Only A Sterling Moon $1,142.00 1 $1,142.00
19 So Dang Hot $1,116.00 1 $1,116.00
20 Dontskipzips Version $1,105.00 1 $1,105.00
21 Forever N Ever $1,090.00 1 $1,090.00
22 Ona Impulse $1,078.00 1 $1,078.00
23 Especially Beautiful $1,020.00 1 $1,020.00
24 Only Yours $1,015.00 1 $1,015.00
25 Loping In The Knight $958.00 1 $958.00

 

Western All-Around Breeders of Money Earners

These breeder rankings shift the focus to the programs producing horses with the kind of range needed to stand out in Western All-Around competition. Here is the complete list of the Top 25 Western All-Around Breeders of Money Earners for Q1.

Rank Breeder Bred Earnings Money-Earners Average Earnings
1 Shelly Phalen $5,540.00 1 $5,540.00
2 Bret & Candy Parrish $5,459.00 4 $1,365.00
3 Susan K Johns $4,149.00 1 $4,149.00
4 Dry River Rnch Stlln Station $3,832.00 1 $3,832.00
5 Knapp Quarter Horse Farms LC $3,683.00 1 $3,683.00
6 Todd Grant $3,520.00 1 $3,520.00
7 Masterson Farms LLC $3,412.00 4 $853.00
8 Sheila Franklin $3,270.00 1 $3,270.00
9 Melissa Baker $2,983.00 1 $2,983.00
10 Susan Brees $2,275.00 1 $2,275.00
11 Mary Jo Mcman $2,100.00 1 $2,100.00
12 Max Row $2,002.00 1 $2,002.00
13 Jay & Kristy Starnes $1,832.00 1 $1,832.00
14 Piper Performance Horses $1,694.00 1 $1,694.00
15 Paul I Thurston $1,495.00 2 $748.00
16 Anna Marie Knowles $1,419.00 1 $1,419.00
17 Gumz Farms Quarter Horses LLC $1,331.00 3 $444.00
18 Mr & Mrs William M Wilkes $1,330.00 2 $665.00
19 Stanley & Susan Scott LLC $1,183.00 2 $592.00
20 Sherry Lynn Napier $1,175.00 1 $1,175.00
21 Amy Lynch $1,116.00 1 $1,116.00
22 Stanley V Scott $1,090.00 1 $1,090.00
23 Bailey Farm LLC $1,078.00 1 $1,078.00
24 Mariann Harrington & Joe Prause $1,045.00 2 $522.00
25 Ditty Up LLC $1,035.00 1 $1,035.00

 

Western All-Around Owners of Money Earners

The owner rankings round out the leaderboard, recognizing the connections behind the Western All-Around money earners already making an impact this quarter. Here is the complete list of the Top 25 Western All-Around Owners of Money Earners for Q1.

Rank Owner Owned Earnings Money-Earners Average Earnings
1 Burch Equine LLC $5,540.00 1 $5,540.00
2 Susan K Johns $4,149.00 1 $4,149.00
3 Eric Mendrysa $3,914.00 1 $3,914.00
4 Jomas Race Horses $3,832.00 1 $3,832.00
5 Wendy & David Brodersen $3,683.00 1 $3,683.00
6 Travis & Nicole Heron $3,520.00 1 $3,520.00
7 Hilarie Redline $3,270.00 1 $3,270.00
8 Jim R Searles $2,983.00 1 $2,983.00
9 Masterson Farms LLC $2,770.00 1 $2,770.00
10 R Kirk & Debra Sharp $2,275.00 1 $2,275.00
11 Josh Weakly $2,100.00 1 $2,100.00
12 Janet S Egolf $2,002.00 1 $2,002.00
13 Richard & Betty Jo Carr $1,832.00 1 $1,832.00
14 Nathalie Mathers $1,694.00 1 $1,694.00
15 Kendra Whitney $1,419.00 1 $1,419.00
16 Stephanie Janis $1,392.00 3 $464.00
17 Steve & Tanya Relander $1,142.00 1 $1,142.00
18 Mr & Mrs William M Wilkes $1,105.00 1 $1,105.00
19 MNM Stoneridge LLC $1,090.00 1 $1,090.00
20 Chad & Doreen Moore $1,078.00 1 $1,078.00
21 Justin & Julie Voge $1,035.00 1 $1,035.00
22 Mike Holder $1,020.00 1 $1,020.00
23 Paige Rogers $1,015.00 1 $1,015.00
24 Jordan Macan $979.00 2 $490.00
25 Debra Lynn Sharp $958.00 1 $958.00


Western All-Around broadens the Q1 leaderboard picture, highlighting the horses and connections proving themselves across multiple events. Next in the series is English All-Around, where another set of multi-event performers will step into view.