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The 2025 ProFit Equine Yearling Sale, held September 17–19 in Whitesboro, Texas, brought fierce online bidding and an impressive showcase of young talent. Lil G Force topped the sale at $77,500, with Ruby Gotta Star and Alphahowdoulikemenow close behind. Proven sires like A Vintage Smoke and Tricked Out Spook led the way, while top consignors such as Diane Mesmer and Buckshot Farms solidified their reputations. With 74 horses sold and a strong 86% catalogue clearance, this year’s sale proved the demand for elite reining bloodlines is as strong as ever.
Oklahoma City once again proved why the Heritage Place Yearling Sale stands at the pinnacle of the Quarter Horse racing industry. On September 20, 2025, the pavilion buzzed with energy as breeders, consignors, and buyers competed for the sport’s next stars. From Conspired Agenda topping the sale at $330,000, to powerhouse buyers like Bobby D. Cox and Equestix Consulting LLC making bold investments, the auction underscored both the strength of today’s bloodlines and the bright future ahead. With record consignor totals and repurchase values topping $3.9 million, the 2025 edition left no doubt that confidence in the breed is as strong as ever.
Some horses quietly enter the ring; others redefine it from their first stride. Been AlongTime Comin—“Tommy Lee”—is one of the rare few. At just two years old, he claimed NSBA World and BCF titles, becoming the top-earning two-year-old of the 2025 NSBA World Show. Bred from the late Truly Priceless and Congress & World Champion mare Dressed The Best, Tommy Lee carries forward a legacy that nearly slipped away. More than a competitor, he is proof of vision, patience, and a bloodline built to shine.
When the gates open for the Teton Ridge Complete Dispersal Sale, the Western performance horse industry will witness a historic event. This once-in-a-lifetime auction offers breeders, trainers, and competitors the chance to acquire legendary stallions, proven mares, and embryos representing the very best in performance horse genetics. From cutting and cow horses to elite barrel racing mares, the lineup features industry icons including Third Edge, Smooth Talkin Style, Hesa Dual Bet, All Spice, and Babe On The Chase. With decades of breeding expertise on display, this dispersal sale is more than an auction—it’s the passing of a legacy and the beginning of a new era in the arena.
At only 12 years old, Stevie Rey Von has already etched his name into history, surpassing $20 million in progeny earnings. By Metallic Cat and out of Miss Ella Rey, the 2012 stallion combines elite genetics with a proven record in the arena and the breeding shed. With standout offspring excelling in cutting, cow horse, and roping, and new owners Jason and Kisha Itkin of Theorem Ranch steering his future, Stevie’s influence is only just beginning.
The Vital Spotlight Sale gives one horse the entire stage—and this year, that honour goes to VS Lady Of The Night. This exceptional blue roan mare, by the $3.75 Million Sire RL Best Of Sudden and out of multiple World and Congress Champion producer VS Lady In Red, is steeped in performance excellence and unmistakable quality. Backed by the legacy of Kristen Galyean’s renowned program and the Vital Signs Are Good bloodline, she represents an extraordinary opportunity for breeders and competitors alike. On September 14, she’ll take the spotlight in her own one-horse sale, with bidding opening at noon sharp.
The American Quarter Horse Association is set to host its 2025 Hall of Fame Induction & Reunion Celebration in Amarillo, Texas, on September 12–13. The event will spotlight legendary horses and influential leaders—including Acadamosby Award, Allocate Your Assets, Danjer, and Stan Weaver—through new museum exhibits, fireside chats, and the annual Induction Banquet. More than a ceremony, it’s a chance for the Quarter Horse community to come together, preserve its history, and celebrate the achievements that define America’s Horse.
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.
The inaugural 2025 Vital Sale proved to be more than just another auction, bringing together some of the industry’s best-bred prospects and embryos. Generating an impressive $279,000 in sales, the event underscored strong buyer demand for top-tier Quarter Horses. Leading the way were two exceptional fillies: VS Fireproof, who sold for $70,000, and VS Fire Code, who topped the sale at a remarkable $140,000. Both highlight the enduring influence of the VS program in producing world-class show horses.
At the 2025 American Performance Horseman, Down Right Amazing and Casey Deary delivered a run for the ages. Scoring a 229 under the bright Las Vegas lights, the stallion became the first reining horse in history to surpass $1 million in lifetime earnings. Sired by Colonels Smoking Gun and out of Shesouttayourleague, “Amazing” has built his reputation on power, polish, and heart—and this milestone simply confirmed what the reining world already knew.
The 2025 Breeders Futurity has crowned VQH Heart Stoppin as the Gold Breeders Futurity Leading Performance Sire. His offspring dominated futurity competition throughout the year, excelling in Western Pleasure, Trail, and All-Around events. Known for passing on signature movement, strong conformation, and unmatched trainability, Heart Stoppin continues to shape the future of the Paint Horse industry as a premier sire.
At the 2025 NSBA World Show, Its A Southern Thing—better known as “Moonpie”—cemented his reputation as a genuine all-around sire. Two of his standout 3-year-olds, Ten Kinda Southern and R C Kola, carried unbeaten records into Tulsa and left with World titles intact. With success in both Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle, Moonpie is setting a new standard for versatility and consistency in the show pen.
