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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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New Super Sires Leaderboards Put the 2026 Standouts Front and Centre
The new 2026 Super Sires leaderboards are live, offering a dynamic look at the horses, riders, owners, nominators, stallion owners, sires and dams currently leading the program. From Saltee Chips and KM Weknowhesfirst to Heart Stoppin, Enticed and RL Saved By Impulse, these standings help tell the bigger story behind this year’s Super Sires success.
- 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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Rising Higher: Taft Dickerson Reaches $250,000 Milestone with Heart, Horses, and Humility
With over $250,000 in NSBA earnings and a reputation for producing consistent, long-lasting show horses, Taft Dickerson has quietly earned his place among the industry’s most respected trainers. In this candid interview, he opens up about his roots, his program philosophy, and what drives him forward — in the saddle, in the barn, and in life.
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Gone Commando Finds New Home in Tennessee with Katie Van Slyke
Gone Commando, the celebrated AQHA and NSBA Western Pleasure mare, has found a new home with Tennessee-based competitor and equestrian influencer Katie Van Slyke. Known for her wins at the Congress and NSBA World Show, the red roan mare’s next chapter promises just as much impact. We caught up with her former trainer, Taft Dickerson, as he trailered Rikki to her new home — and we’ve got the full story.
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Champions Crowned: 2025 Super Sires Results from Back to Berrien
The Super Sires classes at the 2025 Back to Berrien Futurity delivered top-tier performances and major wins. From champion horses like Certainly Persistent and Wicked Wilma to standout stallions and exhibitors, the event showcased the best in Western Pleasure and Longe Line. Catch all the highlights and see who topped the charts in our full recap.
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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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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!
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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.
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2023 AAQHC: Western Pleasure Stats
Explore the stellar performances in Western Pleasure at the 2023 All American Quarter Horse Congress, uncovering insights into the top ten sires, dams, and damsires. It was no surprise that Machine Made's progeny shone brightly, securing a remarkable $130,872 in earnings, 19 Congress Championships, 12 Reserve Congress Championships, and 14 Bronze Congress Championships in the Western Pleasure classes allone. Dive into the statistical highlights, celebrating the excellence of sires like The Lopin Machine, No Doubt Im Lazy, and Heart Stoppin.