A Certain Illusion

Overview

• AQHA Select World Champion Western Pleasure
• AQHA Select World Champion Performance Halter Mares
• Multiple Superior Western Pleasure Horse

Pedigree

• 12.5% Zippo Pat Bars
• 12.5% Dollie Pine

Progeny produced by A Certain Illusion

Horse		Info	Sire	Dam
	Cash Machine	2019 Chestnut Gelding	The Lopin Machine	A Certain Illusion
	Certainly Persistent	2021 Chestnut Mare	The Lopin Machine	A Certain Illusion
	Hot Illusions	2012 Bay Gelding	Blazing Hot	A Certain Illusion
	Hot Under The Collar	2015 Bay Mare	Blazing Hot	A Certain Illusion
	If I Ever	2023 Brown Stallion	No Doubt Im Lazy	A Certain Illusion
	If I Had Too	2022 Sorrel Gelding	The Lopin Machine	A Certain Illusion
	Its All An Illuison	2022 Chestnut Mare	The Lopin Machine	A Certain Illusion
	Never Again	2022 Sorrel Gelding	No Doubt Im Lazy	A Certain Illusion
	Never Have I Ever	2017 Sorrel Mare	No Doubt Im Lazy	A Certain Illusion
	Something More-2	2018 Sorrel Mare	The Lopin Machine	A Certain Illusion
	Strike 3	2020 Bay Gelding	Batt Man	A Certain Illusion
	The Lopin Illusion	2017 Sorrel Gelding	The Lopin Machine	A Certain Illusion
	The Perfect Illusion	2019 Chestnut Mare	The Lopin Machine	A Certain Illusion

StallionCompare Article Mentions

• 2026 Q2 Leaderboards: Western Performance DamsQ2 puts the maternal side of Western performance in focus with separate Top 25 rankings for Western Pleasure and Western All-Around dams. The standings highlight earnings leaders, performer depth, and the contrasting patterns shaping each category.
• 2026 Q1 Leaderboards: Western All-AroundThe 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.
• Q1 2026 Leaderboards: Western PleasureThe Q1 Western Pleasure leaderboards offer an early look at the sires, dams, breeders, and owners making an impact this season. See the complete Top 25 rankings and the bloodlines behind today’s money earners.
• USA & Canada’s 2025 NSBA Pleasure & Hunter Under Saddle Highpoints: Breeding the Unseen WinnersUSA & 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.
• 2025 AAQHC: Western All-Around StatisticsThe 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.
• Results Are In: The Vital SaleThe 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.
• Champions Crowned: 2025 Super Sires Results from Back to BerrienThe 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.
• Super Sires Shine at 2025 Arizona Sun Circuit with $26,000+ in PaybacksThe 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.
• 2024 NSBA World ShowThe 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.
• 2023 AAQHC: Western All-Around StatisticsExploring 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.
• 2023 AAQHC: Western Pleasure StatsExplore 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.