18 articles
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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 Summer Internet Auction by Professional Horse Services
The 2026 Summer Internet Auction by Professional Horse Services brought together performance, pleasure, and all-around horses in an online showcase. Explore the top-selling horses, complete results, and pedigree connections behind the auction entries.
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2026 Q2 Leaderboards: Western Performance Stallions
The Q2 Western Performance Stallion leaderboards spotlight the leading sires in Western Pleasure and Western All-Around. Explore the Top 25 standings based on progeny earnings, money-earners, and average earnings.
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Blazinmytroublesaway: A Mare Defined by Consistency
Blazinmytroublesaway’s story is one of sustained excellence, depth in pedigree, and continuing influence through her offspring. This April Mare of the Month feature takes a closer look at the record, bloodlines, and produce history behind a mare defined by consistency.
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Inaugural Rail Horse Association Maturity Classes Launch at The Pre Madness, Paying Out Over $34,000
RHA’s inaugural Maturity Non-Pro Western Pleasure divisions made an immediate splash at The Pre Madness in Wilmington, Ohio, paying out $34,081 across Levels 4–1 plus Rookie and DIY. In this recap, we break down the money awarded, highlight the top sires represented in the paid placings, and include complete class-by-class tables with owners, exhibitors, and payouts.
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Europe’s 2025 NSBA Pleasure & Hunter Under Saddle Highpoints
Europe’s top Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle horses didn’t reach the winner’s circle by chance. Explore the sires, dams, and breeders behind the 2025 NSBA European Highpoints and the bloodlines shaping the next generation of champions.
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Hooves to Headlines: Heart Stoppin’s Rising Empire
Heart Stoppin’s influence is expanding across programs, disciplines, and associations. From elite world show earnings to Super Sires rankings, his rise reflects intentional breeding, maternal strength, and a personality that sets him apart.
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USA & Canada’s 2025 NSBA Pleasure & Hunter Under Saddle Highpoints: Breeding the Unseen Winners
USA & Canada’s 2025 NSBA Highpoints tell a clear story: the right bloodlines and breeding programs consistently produce the horses that rise to the top. This breakdown highlights the leading sires, dams, damsires, and breeders in Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle—plus the point-earning progeny that shaped the final standings.
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NSBA Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees: Celebrating Legendary Horses, Stallions, Mares, and Horsemen
The NSBA has announced its 2026 Hall of Fame inductees, recognizing legendary horsemen, an iconic hunter gelding, and two breeding powerhouses whose influence continues to shape AQHA and NSBA arenas. Meet this year’s honourees and get the details for the August 16, 2026 induction ceremony in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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2025 All American Quarter Horse Congress: Breeders Lead, Champions Succeed
After countless requests, the AAQHC Breeders’ Leaderboard is here—giving credit to the programs behind the pedigrees, planning, and long-term development that create champions. Discover the 2025 Overall Top 10 breeders and the horses they bred that made an impact at the Congress, then dive into discipline-specific rankings across Western and English All-Around, Longe Line, Halter, and Performance Events.
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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.
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2025 AAQHC: Western All-Around Statistics
The Western All-Around at the 2025 All American Quarter Horse Congress once again proved why it’s one of the most competitive divisions in Columbus. From Lookn Like Trouble and Boifriend Material to powerhouse sires like Machine Made, Hay Goodlookn, and Its A Southern Thing, this deep dive breaks down the earnings, champions, and bloodlines that defined the year. Explore which horses rose to the top, which mares and damsires are quietly shaping the future, and which owners and exhibitors consistently found their way to the winner’s circle.
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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.
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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 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!
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2023 AAQHC: Western All-Around Statistics
Exploring the top producing sires, dams, and damsires at the All American Quarter Horse Congress, in the Western All-Around: Classes such as western riding, showmanship, western horsemanship, trail, and many others.
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2023 AAQHC: Longe Line Statistics
Dive into the world of longe line excellence at the 2023 AAQHC. This article dissects the top sires in Western and Hunter divisions, showcasing their earnings, championships, and influence on the prestigious event. We also include statistics covering the top producing dams and damsires, showcasing the plethora of bloodlines impacting the industry today.