15 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 Q2 Leaderboards: English Performance Stallions
The 2026 Q2 English Performance Stallion leaderboards feature separate Top 25 standings for Hunter Under Saddle and English All-Around. See which sires lead through total earnings, performer depth, and average production.
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2026 Q1 Leaderboards: English All-Around
The Q1 English All-Around leaderboards spotlight the sires, dams, breeders, and owners behind horses delivering complete, well-rounded performances. Review the full rankings and see which connections are standing out early this season.
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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.
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Q1 2026 Leaderboards: Hunter Under Saddle
The Q1 Hunter Under Saddle leaderboards spotlight the sires, dams, breeders, and owners already making an impression this season. Review the complete rankings and see which bloodlines and connections are shaping the early results.
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The Power of Roan Testing: A Breeder’s Story with Etalon’s DNA Analysis
Wondering if your “roan” really carries roan—and which variant? In this breeder-led case study, we test Evie with Etalon’s Pro Package + Ancestry and cross-check against UC Davis, unpacking RN variants, W35 and dun results, and what they mean for colour expectations, health screening, and future matings. Clear screenshots, plain-language notes, and practical takeaways you can use in your own program.
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2025 AAQHC: English All-Around Statistics
Building on our Western All-Around breakdown, this deep dive into the 2025 All American Quarter Horse Congress shines a spotlight on the English All-Around stars. From the Top 10 horses by earnings to the producing sires, dams and damsires behind them, we unpack who rose to the top in Hunter Under Saddle, Equitation, Working Hunter, Pleasure Driving and more. We also highlight the owners and exhibitors steering these horses to success, offering a data-driven look at the breeding and show programmes shaping today’s English All-Around landscape.
- 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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Mare of the Month: Dollie Pine — A Legacy that Shaped the Modern Show Horse
Dollie Pine was more than an AQHA Champion—she was a foundation mare whose legacy reshaped western performance horses. From Zippo Pine Bar to powerhouse producing daughters, her influence runs deep across modern pedigrees. Explore her life, pedigree, produce record, and why today’s leading sires and dams still carry her unmistakable stamp.
- 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 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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Q2 Leading Western Pleasure Sires
As Q2 2024 wraps up, we're spotlighting the leading Western Pleasure sires in terms of progeny earnings. 🏆✨ Topping the list is the legendary Machine Made, with his offspring raking in over $180,000 this year alone, reaffirming his top-tier status. Hot on his trail are The Lopin Machine and Hay Goodlookn, whose progeny are also making waves in the show ring. 🐴💰
Steady performers like VS Code Red and No Doubt Im Lazy continue to dominate the Top 10, showcasing their enduring influence in Western Pleasure. Impressively, even Allocate Your Assets, the late premier Hunter Under Saddle sire, made it into the Top 50. 🌟
These exceptional sires are setting the gold standard in the industry, and StallionCompare.com is here to celebrate their success. Dive into the world of Western Pleasure and see how these stallions are shaping the future of the sport!