The 2026 March Performance Horse Sale hosted by 817 Horse Sales took place on March 14, 2026, bringing together a diverse lineup of horses representing several stages of the cutting horse industry. Running from 8 AM to 4 PM CST, the sale featured a full catalog that included broodmares, foals in utero, young prospects, and show horses, offering buyers a broad selection of horses backed by respected programs and well-known pedigrees.
In total, the event listed 51 horses, reflecting a wide cross-section of the performance horse world—from established mares with proven maternal lines to younger horses preparing to begin their careers in the cutting pen. The variety within the catalog gave buyers the opportunity to evaluate horses suited for breeding programs, competition barns, and future development.
As bidding progressed throughout the day, several horses quickly distinguished themselves within the offering. Among them, three exceptional mares ultimately rose to the top of the sale, each surpassing the six-figure mark and standing out for the strength of their pedigrees and broodmare potential. These horses became the headline sellers of the event and set the tone for the rest of the sale results.
Spotlight Horses: Hips That Turned Heads
Three exceptional mares rose to the top of the 2026 March Performance Horse Sale, each breaking the six-figure mark and demonstrating the continued demand for elite cutting horse genetics and proven broodmare value.
These standout hips combined proven bloodlines, strong maternal pedigrees, and outstanding market appeal, making them the headline sellers of the event.
Sale Topping Broodmare: Dark And Sultry – $165,500
Leading the sale was Hip 106, Dark And Sultry, a 2009 chestnut mare by Spots Hot out of Hissy Cat, with High Brow Cat as her damsire. With one of the most powerful maternal pedigrees in the catalog, Dark And Sultry attracted intense bidding before ultimately selling for $165,500, securing her place as the highest-selling horse of the entire sale.
Elite Cow Horse Genetics: Sumkinda Sweet Thang – $148,500
Close behind was Hip 103, Sumkinda Sweet Thang, a 2014 sorrel mare by Dual Smart Rey out of Some Kinda Sweety, by Sweet Lil Pepto. Her pedigree blends the influence of Dual Rey and Peptoboonsmal-line genetics, two of the most respected bloodlines in the cutting horse industry. Buyers recognized her value as both a performance and breeding prospect, pushing her final bid to $148,500.
Together, these three six-figure mares stood at the top of the sale, reflecting the continued appeal of strong broodmare pedigrees in the cutting horse industry.
Sale Results: Complete Sold List
Following these standout six-figure mares, the complete sale results showcase a strong and competitive marketplace across the entire offering. From broodmares and young prospects to show horses and breeding opportunities, buyers actively pursued quality pedigrees and proven performance bloodlines throughout the sale.
Below is the full list of horses sold at the 2026 March Performance Horse Sale, reflecting the depth of talent offered by consignors and the continued demand for well-bred cutting horses.
| # | Horse Name | Sire | Dam | Damsire | Sold Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dark And Sultry | Spots Hot | Hissy Cat | High Brow Cat | $165,500.00 |
| 2 | Sumkinda Sweet Thang | Dual Smart Rey | Some Kinda Sweety | Sweet Lil Pepto | $148,500.00 |
| 3 | Honky Tonk Funk | One Time Royalty | Little Jazzy Rey | Dual Rey | $122,000.00 |
| 4 | Ohalexivedonesumthin | Rollz Royce | Boonitaish | The Boon | $60,000.00 |
| 5 | Getaway Carr | Rollz Royce | Hot Believe | Spots Hot | $48,000.00 |
| 6 | Red Light Special | Dont Stopp Believin | Hottie Toddy | Hottish | $48,000.00 |
| 7 | Valorr | Metallic Cat | Coureygous | Dual Rey | $40,000.00 |
| 8 | CR Tuff Tempest | Woody Be Tuff | The Cattatac | High Brow Cat | $40,000.00 |
| 9 | Highly Inquizzative | Dual Reyish | Inquizzacat | High Brow Cat | $39,000.00 |
| 10 | King Of Chromes | NRR Cat King Cole | NRR Dual Contessa | Dual Pep | $39,000.00 |
| 11 | Lizzzo | Meteles Cat | Reyly | Dual Rey | $39,000.00 |
| 12 | Southern Cattilac | Stevie Rey Von | Cat On A Hot Tinroof | Hottish | $38,000.00 |
| 13 | Gallantt | Metallic Cat | Button Down Supercat | Dual Rey | $35,000.00 |
| 14 | Tricky Tricky | Im Countin Checks | Sneakin Cat | High Brow Cat | $34,000.00 |
| 15 | The Thundr Rollz | Rollz Royce | Holly Is Smooth | Smooth As A Cat | $32,000.00 |
| 16 | Metallic Rockin | Metallic Cat | Rockin Ona Rey | Dual Rey | $31,000.00 |
| 17 | In Style Cat | Smooth Talkin Style | Cappys Last Cat | High Brow Cat | $30,000.00 |
| 18 | Jeptha Creed | Reydioactive | LHT Bella Rose | High Brow CD | $28,000.00 |
| 19 | Ric Flair | High Brow Cat | SJR Smooth Cowgirl | Smooth As A Cat | $28,000.00 |
| 20 | Mistereyosa S8 | Dual Smart Rey | Look Once | One Time Pepto | $27,000.00 |
| 21 | The Lookout Man | Sannman | Dual Lookin Pep | Dual Pep | $26,000.00 |
| 22 | Rebel On The Rocks | Metallic Rebel | Bee Bee Dulce | Dulces Smart Lena | $25,000.00 |
| 23 | RL Arisingstar | Badboonarising | Fives Lena | Smart Little Lena | $22,500.00 |
| 24 | Metallic Martinis - In Foal | Metallic Cat | Martina Mate | Smart Mate | $22,500.00 |
| 25 | With My Baby Tonight - In Foal | High Brow Cat | Reymance Me Baby | Ktz Rey Of Cash | $22,500.00 |
| 26 | Lil Starlight Rey | Dual Rey | Lil Foxy Starlight | Grays Starlight | $20,500.00 |
| 27 | Reydi To Be Stunning | Reyzin The Cash | Shes Stunning | Metallic Cat | $17,500.00 |
| 28 | Hottest Summer Ever | Cool N Hot | ARC Some Time Ago | One Time Pepto | $13,500.00 |
| 29 | Doctor Rey Gun | Reyzin The Cash | Metallic Made | Metallic Cat | $13,500.00 |
| 30 | Foal In Utero | High Brow Cat | Pretty Smart Kitty | Smart Lil Ricochet | $12,500.00 |
| 31 | Naecole | NRR Cat King Cole | Watch Me Nae Nae | Playgun | $12,500.00 |
| 32 | Shesalittledramatic | Sanctus | Kates Dreamgirl | Peppy Plays For Cash | $10,000.00 |
| 33 | Foal In Utero | Storyteler | Play Like Pep | Peptoboonsmal | $9,500.00 |
| 34 | Super Freakish | Dual Reyish | CD Super Freak | High Brow CD | $7,000.00 |
Leading Bloodlines: Top Sires Represented by Sale Price
Several influential stallions played a major role in the strength of the sale results, with offspring commanding strong interest from buyers across multiple divisions. These sires represent some of the most impactful bloodlines in the modern cutting horse industry.
| # | Sire | Total Sale Price | Horses Sold | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dual Smart Rey | $175,500.00 | 2 | $87,750.00 |
| 2 | Spots Hot | $165,500.00 | 1 | $165,500.00 |
| 3 | Rollz Royce | $140,000.00 | 3 | $46,666.67 |
| 4 | Metallic Cat | $128,500.00 | 4 | $32,125.00 |
| 5 | One Time Royalty | $122,000.00 | 1 | $122,000.00 |
| 6 | High Brow Cat | $63,000.00 | 3 | $21,000.00 |
| 7 | NRR Cat King Cole | $51,500.00 | 2 | $25,750.00 |
| 8 | Dont Stopp Believin | $48,000.00 | 1 | $48,000.00 |
| 9 | Dual Reyish | $46,000.00 | 2 | $23,000.00 |
| 10 | Woody Be Tuff | $40,000.00 | 1 | $40,000.00 |
| 11 | Meteles Cat | $39,000.00 | 1 | $39,000.00 |
| 12 | Stevie Rey Von | $38,000.00 | 1 | $38,000.00 |
| 13 | Im Countin Checks | $34,000.00 | 1 | $34,000.00 |
| 14 | Reyzin The Cash | $31,000.00 | 2 | $15,500.00 |
| 15 | Smooth Talkin Style | $30,000.00 | 1 | $30,000.00 |
| 16 | Reydioactive | $28,000.00 | 1 | $28,000.00 |
| 17 | Sannman | $26,000.00 | 1 | $26,000.00 |
| 18 | Metallic Rebel | $25,000.00 | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| 19 | Badboonarising | $22,500.00 | 1 | $22,500.00 |
| 20 | Dual Rey | $20,500.00 | 1 | $20,500.00 |
| 21 | Cool N Hot | $13,500.00 | 1 | $13,500.00 |
| 22 | Sanctus | $10,000.00 | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| 23 | Storyteler | $9,500.00 | 1 | $9,500.00 |
The strong showing from these stallions underscores the continued demand for proven cutting horse genetics and elite performance pedigrees.
Maternal Influence: Top Producing Dams
While sires often receive the spotlight, the mares behind these horses continue to shape the future of the sport. Several dams represented in the sale contributed significant pedigree value and helped drive buyer interest.
| # | Dam | Total Sale Price | Horses Sold | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hissy Cat | $165,500.00 | 1 | $165,500.00 |
| 2 | Some Kinda Sweety | $148,500.00 | 1 | $148,500.00 |
| 3 | Little Jazzy Rey | $122,000.00 | 1 | $122,000.00 |
| 4 | Boonitaish | $60,000.00 | 1 | $60,000.00 |
| 5 | Hottie Toddy | $48,000.00 | 1 | $48,000.00 |
| 6 | Hot Believe | $48,000.00 | 1 | $48,000.00 |
| 7 | The Cattatac | $40,000.00 | 1 | $40,000.00 |
| 8 | Coureygous | $40,000.00 | 1 | $40,000.00 |
| 9 | Reyly | $39,000.00 | 1 | $39,000.00 |
| 10 | NRR Dual Contessa | $39,000.00 | 1 | $39,000.00 |
| 11 | Inquizzacat | $39,000.00 | 1 | $39,000.00 |
| 12 | Cat On A Hot Tinroof | $38,000.00 | 1 | $38,000.00 |
| 13 | Button Down Supercat | $35,000.00 | 1 | $35,000.00 |
| 14 | Sneakin Cat | $34,000.00 | 1 | $34,000.00 |
| 15 | Holly Is Smooth | $32,000.00 | 1 | $32,000.00 |
| 16 | Rockin Ona Rey | $31,000.00 | 1 | $31,000.00 |
| 17 | Cappys Last Cat | $30,000.00 | 1 | $30,000.00 |
| 18 | SJR Smooth Cowgirl | $28,000.00 | 1 | $28,000.00 |
| 19 | LHT Bella Rose | $28,000.00 | 1 | $28,000.00 |
| 20 | Look Once | $27,000.00 | 1 | $27,000.00 |
| 21 | Dual Lookin Pep | $26,000.00 | 1 | $26,000.00 |
| 22 | Bee Bee Dulce | $25,000.00 | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| 23 | Reymance Me Baby | $22,500.00 | 1 | $22,500.00 |
| 24 | Martina Mate | $22,500.00 | 1 | $22,500.00 |
| 25 | Fives Lena | $22,500.00 | 1 | $22,500.00 |
| 26 | Lil Foxy Starlight | $20,500.00 | 1 | $20,500.00 |
| 27 | Shes Stunning | $17,500.00 | 1 | $17,500.00 |
| 28 | Metallic Made | $13,500.00 | 1 | $13,500.00 |
| 29 | ARC Some Time Ago | $13,500.00 | 1 | $13,500.00 |
| 30 | Watch Me Nae Nae | $12,500.00 | 1 | $12,500.00 |
| 31 | Pretty Smart Kitty | $12,500.00 | 1 | $12,500.00 |
| 32 | Kates Dreamgirl | $10,000.00 | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| 33 | Play Like Pep | $9,500.00 | 1 | $9,500.00 |
| 34 | CD Super Freak | $7,000.00 | 1 | $7,000.00 |
These mares represent powerful maternal lines that continue to influence the performance horse industry through both competition and breeding programs.
Influential Foundations: Leading Damsires
The strength of a pedigree often runs through the maternal grandsire as well. Several legendary stallions appeared as damsires in the sale’s top performers.
| # | Damsire | Total Sale Price | Horses Sold | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Brow Cat | $308,500.00 | 5 | $61,700.00 |
| 2 | Dual Rey | $267,000.00 | 5 | $53,400.00 |
| 3 | Sweet Lil Pepto | $148,500.00 | 1 | $148,500.00 |
| 4 | Hottish | $86,000.00 | 2 | $43,000.00 |
| 5 | Dual Pep | $65,000.00 | 2 | $32,500.00 |
| 6 | The Boon | $60,000.00 | 1 | $60,000.00 |
| 7 | Smooth As A Cat | $60,000.00 | 2 | $30,000.00 |
| 8 | Spots Hot | $48,000.00 | 1 | $48,000.00 |
| 9 | One Time Pepto | $40,500.00 | 2 | $20,250.00 |
| 10 | High Brow CD | $35,000.00 | 2 | $17,500.00 |
| 11 | Metallic Cat | $31,000.00 | 2 | $15,500.00 |
| 12 | Dulces Smart Lena | $25,000.00 | 1 | $25,000.00 |
| 13 | Smart Mate | $22,500.00 | 1 | $22,500.00 |
| 14 | Smart Little Lena | $22,500.00 | 1 | $22,500.00 |
| 15 | Ktz Rey Of Cash | $22,500.00 | 1 | $22,500.00 |
| 16 | Grays Starlight | $20,500.00 | 1 | $20,500.00 |
| 17 | Smart Lil Ricochet | $12,500.00 | 1 | $12,500.00 |
| 18 | Playgun | $12,500.00 | 1 | $12,500.00 |
| 19 | Peppy Plays For Cash | $10,000.00 | 1 | $10,000.00 |
| 20 | Peptoboonsmal | $9,500.00 | 1 | $9,500.00 |
These stallions remain cornerstones of cutting horse pedigrees and continue to influence the next generation of elite competitors.
Final Tally from the March Performance Horse Sale by by 817 Horse Sales
The 2026 March Performance Horse Sale hosted by 817 Horse Sales concluded with a broad lineup of horses finding new homes across a wide range of programs. Out of 51 horses offered, 34 were sold, with prices spanning from the sale-topping $165,500 down to $7,000. The catalog included everything from experienced broodmares to young prospects and show horses, giving buyers opportunities across several stages of the performance horse pipeline.
In addition to the horses, two unique non-equine lots were also part of the event:
- Hip 501 – 20 ft Tack Room Container – Sold for $9,000
- Hip 502 – 2 Longhorn Steers – Sold for $15,000, with all proceeds benefiting the National Youth Cutting Horse Association (NYCHA)
With the final hammer down, the sale sent a new group of horses into barns, training programs, and breeding operations across the industry, continuing the tradition of performance horse sales that bring together pedigrees, prospects, and people who share a passion for the sport.
