Genetics
5 Panel Negative
Colour Tested: e/e, A/a, n/W35
Fees
$1,750 USD
Breeding
Cooled transported semen available
Live foal guaranteed1
2002 Bay Quarter Horse $102,040 | 1991 Chestnut Quarter Horse $6,418 | ||
1996 Buckskin Quarter Horse | |||
2006 Sorrel Quarter Horse | 2001 Sorrel Quarter Horse | ||
1990 Chestnut Quarter Horse $36,359 | |||
Super Sires Stallion of the Year Rankings
| #21 | 2026 Super Sires Current Standing for the Year | 26 points |
Highlights
Outstanding Progeny sired by A Sudden Holiday
| Horse | Info | Sire | Dam | |
 | Hez On Holiday | 2023 Bay Stallion | A Sudden Holiday | Slow Machine |
 | Holiday to Remember | 2025 Sorrel Mare | A Sudden Holiday | Lacys Pryde |
 | Platinum Holiday | 2025 Palomino Gelding | A Sudden Holiday | Ms Prairie Dee |
| Shady Grady | 2025 Bay Stallion | A Sudden Holiday | Moonlitemakesmelazy |
 | Suddenly Rugged | 2020 Palomino Mare | A Sudden Holiday | Rugged Acres |
| Wanna Get Away | 2025 Mare | A Sudden Holiday | FF Simply Diva |
Stallion Compare Article Mentions
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.
2026 NSBA Markel Insurance Breeders Championship Futurity Yearling Sale: Top Sellers & Sale Results
Which yearlings topped the 2026 NSBA Markel Yearling Sale? We break down the high sellers, leading sires, standout pedigrees and key sale statistics from Tulsa, plus a complete look at the prices observed throughout the sale.
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.
A Sudden Holiday Comes Home
From promising yearling to champion sire and back again—A Sudden Holiday (“Hank”) reunites with original owner Mallory Moore. Explore his pedigree, temperament, the discovery of “Holiday White,” standout offspring like Impulsive Holiday, and what’s ahead as he returns home with renewed purpose and a clearly mapped breeding program.
APHA World Show Leading Sires
Discover the top 75 sires in Western Pleasure for 2024, ranked by their progeny’s performance. This comprehensive analysis highlights the leading stallions shaping the future of the discipline, with detailed stats on their top-performing foals. Dive into the world of elite breeding and see which sires are making a mark this year.
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!
1 StallionCompare.com provides information regarding a Live foal guarantee statement as part of the breeding details. It is important to note that StallionCompare.com does not make any promises or guarantees based on this statement. The reference to a "Live foal guaranteed" pertains to the specific terms outlined in the breeding agreement established between the interested party and the respective breeding manager and/or stallion owner. StallionCompare.com does not ensure the accuracy of this information, and we strongly recommend reaching out to the stallion owner and/or breeding manager directly to verify and confirm the details of the agreement.
