17 articles
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Nine Years of the AQHA Pleasure Versatility Challenge — and the Stallion Whose Shadow Falls Across All of Them
Seventeen three-year-olds contest the ninth AQHA Pleasure Versatility Challenge on November 14. Before they do, a look back at eight years of champions, the bloodlines behind them, and the returning riders chasing a second title.
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2026 Congress Super Sale: The Sires Behind the Bids
Which stallions commanded the strongest prices at the 2026 Congress Super Sale? We examine the leading sires, their offspring’s recorded auction results, and the bloodlines behind $1.87 million in reported value. Plus, discover why more than four in five yearlings were eligible for Super Sires.
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2026 Congress Super Sale Results: Top Prices, Sale Statistics & Three-Year Trends
The 2026 Congress Super Sale brought another exciting lineup of horses to the auction ring. StallionCompare.com takes a closer look at the results, featuring the highest-priced horses, complete reported auction prices, gender breakdowns, and market trends. Plus, discover how this year’s results compare with 2024 and 2025 in our three-year analysis.
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Smaller Sale, Stronger Prices: What the 2026 NSBA Yearling Sale Tells Us About the Market
The 2026 NSBA Markel Yearling Sale was nearly half the size of the 2025 sale, but the prices told a very different story. With the observed average up 51.9%, the median climbing 81.8%, and more than half of the yearlings reaching $20,000 or more, we dig into the numbers to see where the market strengthened, what changed year over year, and what the results may tell us about buyer demand.
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2026 NSBA Markel Insurance Breeders Championship Futurity Yearling Sale: Top Sellers & Sale Results
Which yearlings topped the 2026 NSBA Markel Yearling Sale? We break down the high sellers, leading sires, standout pedigrees and key sale statistics from Tulsa, plus a complete look at the prices observed throughout the sale.
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Vitalism: The Quiet Force Behind Champions
Vitalism is a mare whose influence is measured not by show-ring fame but by the strength of her producing legacy. From Quebec to North America, her lineage continues to shape performance breeding programs through multiple generations of successful offspring. This feature explores her pedigree, record, and lasting impact.
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2026 Q1 Leaderboards: Western All-Around
The Q1 Western All-Around leaderboards highlight the sires, dams, breeders, and owners behind horses proving themselves across multiple events. Review the complete rankings and see which connections are making an early impact this season.
- A Strong Finish to the Season: Highlights from the 2025 November Internet Auction The 2025 November Internet Auction is here — and the catalogue is packed with opportunities. In this article, we’ve outlined the key dates, how the online bidding works, and what to know before you place your bid, plus a quick look at the standout lots drawing attention this session.
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2025 Congress Super Sale: Top Sellers & Stats
The 59th Annual Congress Super Sale lit up Columbus on October 18, 2025, with strong bidding and a Top 10 made entirely of 2024 foals. See prices, pedigrees, and consignors for the highest sellers—plus which sires led by total sales (Makin Me Willy Wild, No Doubt Im Lazy, Machine Made, Batt Man, The Best Martini). Dive into the tables and highlights.
- 2025 NSBA World Championship Show: Top Horses, Sires & Dams That Defined Tulsa The 2025 NSBA World Championship Show marked its 20th anniversary in Tulsa with over $1.66 million in earnings awarded across premier Western performance classes. From Western Pleasure to Trail, the show celebrated the industry’s finest horses and bloodlines. A Top Gun emerged as the winningest horse with $23,756.20, while stallions like Machine Made, Its A Southern Thing, and VS Code Red dominated the sire rankings. The event also recognized leading producing dams, influential damsires, and all sires represented, offering a clear picture of the bloodlines shaping today’s NSBA champions.
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Super Sires: Mid-Year Leaders & Exciting New Features
We’re excited to unveil major updates to our Super Sires coverage on StallionCompare.com! From the latest show results to first-ever dynamic leaderboards for stallions, riders, horses, owners, and more—everything is now searchable, sortable, and updated after every show. Dive into the top 10 Super Sires of 2025 (so far) and explore the newest tools helping you stay informed in real time.
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Super Sires Shine at 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit with $26,000+ in Paybacks
The 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit was a standout for the Super Sires program, with over $26,000 in payback awarded across top-tier classes. From Green Western Pleasure to Trail and Hunter Under Saddle, the event showcased some of the industry’s most promising young horses and the influential stallions behind them. See who topped the charts in earnings, class wins, and pedigree power.
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2024 Congress Super Sale Coverage
UPDATED: The 2024 Congress Super Sale was a monumental event, showcasing the top stallions, horses, agents, and owners in the industry. From record-breaking sales to impressive averages, we’ve compiled all the key stats and results. Read the full article to see how the top competitors performed and discover the standout successes at this year’s sale.
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2024 NSBA World Show
The NSBA Worlds is an event where lifelong dreams come true. StallionCompare.com takes pride in showcasing the top-performing stallions and progeny, shining a light on the industry’s best.
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2024 NSBA World Show Markel Insurance Yearling Sale
The 2024 NSBA World Show Markel Insurance Yearling Sale saw sales soar to $1.83 million, highlighting the industry’s most promising young horses. Our in-depth article showcases the top 10 sellers, including standout yearlings like ‘Extremely Snappy’ and ‘Leadin The Wayy.’ Explore the leading sires who dominated the sale and meet the future stars poised to make waves in the show ring. Don’t miss out on these remarkable equine prospects and the sires that are setting new standards in the industry.
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2024 The Premier Futurity
The 2024 Premier Futurity at Lexington’s Kentucky Horse Park brought together the best of the best on the pleasure circuit. With fierce competition and outstanding performances, this year’s event showcased the top-producing sires that are setting new standards in the industry. Dive into our detailed coverage to see which sires dominated the show and discover the standout stallions shaping the future of the industry. Don’t miss out on these equine champions!
- 2024 Silver Dollar Circuit: Top Producers Uncover the standout performers from the 2024 Silver Dollar Circuit in Las Vegas, Nevada! Our article highlights the top sires, dams, and damsires, providing valuable insights into the top producers in the industry.