Lapke & Sachau Production Horse Sale 2026

On August 15, 2026, Dunlap Livestock Auction in Dunlap, Iowa, welcomed buyers, breeders, and horse enthusiasts for the Lapke & Sachau Production Horse Sale, featuring a carefully developed offering of horses representing the programs and generations of work behind the Lapke and Sachau families.

Known as a true production sale, the event showcased horses representing multiple disciplines, including cutting, reining, cow horse, versatility, roping, and family horses. The offering also included select broodmares with established genetics and future production potential, giving buyers opportunities beyond performance prospects.

Built on years of horsemanship, selection, and agricultural tradition, the 2026 offering reflected the different roles horses continue to serve within the Western industry, from young prospects entering new programs to breeding pieces contributing to future generations.

This coverage takes a closer look at the highlights of the event, including the leading sellers, complete sold results, broodmare notes, and the pedigree influences behind the horses featured throughout the sale.

Meet the Top 3 Horses That Stole the Spotlight at Lapke & Sachau 2026

The top sellers highlighted the standout prospects of the Lapke & Sachau Production Horse Sale 2026, with each horse bringing its own combination of pedigree, conformation, and potential. These horses drew the strongest buyer interest and led the final sale results.

Representing respected performance bloodlines, the top three sellers reflected the quality of young prospects offered throughout the catalog.

Leading the results was Metallic Vaquero, a 2025 palomino stallion bred by John H. Sachau, which sold for $38,000. An AQHA prospect sired by Metallic Casanova and out of Vaqueros Golden Ruby, with Smart Little Vaquero as his damsire, he carries a pedigree combining modern performance influence with established cow horse and cutting backgrounds.

Following as the second-highest seller was Tag It Like Its Hot, a 2025 red roan stallion bred by A1 Farms, which sold for $32,500. Sired by Hottish and out of Mesahashtag, with Hashtags as his damsire, he brings together a pedigree connected to influential cutting horse families and respected performance lines.

Completing the top three results was Metallic Poco Dots, a 2025 buckskin mare bred by Pitzer Ranch/Dack Cattle LLC, which sold for $17,000. By Metallic Casanova and out of Blond In Poco Dots, with Poco Dot Lena as her damsire, she represents a blend of modern performance genetics and established Quarter Horse influence.

The Lapke & Sachau Rundown: 2026 Sold Results

Following the leading sellers, the complete sold results provide a closer look at the horses offered throughout the event. The catalog featured a broad selection of Western performance horses, including prospects connected to cutting, reining, cow horse, and versatile backgrounds.

The offering represented different opportunities for buyers, from young horses carrying recognized performance pedigrees to versatile horses suited for different programs. Below is the complete list of horses sold, including their pedigree information and final sale prices.

The sold results also highlighted the presence of related bloodlines within the same offering. Several mares, including Lena Star, Moonfire Drift, Poco Little Wimp, Roosters Rock N Rose, Shaded Lynx, and Susie Del Cielo, were sold as individual horses while also appearing as the dams of other horses in the catalog. This allowed buyers to see both the producing mares and their offspring represented in the same sale.

Broodmare Notes: Breeding Information Included with Sold Mares

Alongside the complete sold results, select broodmares included additional breeding information that provided further insight into their future production plans. Below are the breeding details provided for some of the mares sold, including AI breeding, confirmed pregnancies, and pasture exposure to selected stallions.

These additional breeding details highlight the continued production opportunities represented within the sale, showing how select mares contribute to future generations through planned crosses and established bloodlines.

The Stallions Calling the Shots

Now, let’s take a closer look at the Top 10 sires represented in the sale. The rankings below highlight the stallions whose offspring generated the highest total sales, including the number of horses sold and their average sale price.

The sire results were led by THR Counting Coup, whose offspring generated the highest combined progeny sales at $86,750 from 15 horses sold. Modern Gun followed with $57,750 across 8 offspring, while Metallic Casanova recorded $55,000 from 2 horses, producing the highest average among the leading sires at $27,500 per horse.

In terms of representation, THR Counting Coup also had the largest presence in the results with 15 offspring sold, followed by Tags with 10 horses and Modern Gun and Spooks Whitewalls each with 8 horses. Together, the leading sire results reflected the continued influence of established performance lines throughout the offering.

The Mares Behind the Moments

Beyond the leading stallions, the maternal side of each pedigree also played an important role in shaping the horses featured in the sale. The following rankings highlight the Top 10 dams based on the combined sale value of their offspring, along with the number of horses represented and their average sale price.

The dam results were led by Vaqueros Golden Ruby, whose represented offspring recorded $38,000 in total progeny sales. Unlike the sire results, the dam side showed a much broader spread of individual female families, with most dams appearing through a single sold offspring.

Among the dams represented multiple times, Rag Tag Kitty was the only dam appearing more than once, with 2 offspring sold and combined progeny sales totaling $16,750. The maternal results highlighted the variety of female influences contributing to the horses featured throughout the sale.

The Names One Generation Further Back

Moving one generation deeper into the pedigree, the damsire results reveal another layer of influence behind the horses sold. Below are the Top 10 damsires ranked by total progeny sales, including their number of offspring represented and average sale price.

The damsire results were led by Smart Steps, whose influence appeared through 10 offspring sold with combined progeny sales of $56,000. Other frequently represented names included Fuel N Shine with 6 offspring, while Lena Gallo and Spray Shine each appeared through 4 horses sold.

The highest average sale price among the Top 10 damsires came from Smart Little Vaquero, whose single represented offspring sold for $38,000, showing the impact that individual maternal influences can have within a sale offering.

Lapke & Sachau 2026 Sale: Hoofprints That Outlast the Hammer 

The Lapke & Sachau Production Horse Sale 2026 marked another successful chapter for two programs built on years of dedication, experience, and commitment to producing quality Western performance horses. Bringing together performance prospects, versatile horses, and breeding opportunities, the sale reflected the depth and consistency of the Lapke and Sachau partnership.

With 102 horses sold and a total sale value of $692,750, the results demonstrated the continued confidence buyers place in the quality of horses developed through their programs. Beyond the numbers, the sale showcased the careful selection, preparation, and horsemanship that have become central to the Lapke & Sachau name.

As these horses move into new homes and future programs, the impact of the 2026 offering extends beyond the auction ring. Each horse carries forward the foundation established by the breeders, trainers, and horsemen behind the sale, continuing a tradition built on quality, purpose, and dedication to the Western horse industry.