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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gone Viral is a 2014 bay Quarter Horse stallion, registered AQHA and standing 15.2 hands. He is by No Doubt Im Lazy (by Lazy Loper) and out of Suddenly Style N, a daughter of RL Best Of Sudden. He stands at Piedmont Equine Associates in Madison, Georgia, for a $2,500 USD stud fee. Listed breeding terms: booking fee $500 USD; shipment fee $375 USD. He is owned by Kari Ellingson, with Angie Sims as breeding manager. Breedings are available by cooled transported semen, frozen transported semen and ICSI, with a live foal guarantee under the terms of the breeding contract.
Highlights listed for Gone Viral: World Champion Sire (2024); 3X Congress Champion Sire; NSBA World Champion Sire; Virginia / Hylton Maiden Sire; AQHA & NSBA Year-End High-Point Champion Sire; Sire of Gone Commando earning over $52k as a 3yo in 2022; 4X Congress Champion; 8X NSBA World Champion; AQHA World Show Bronze Champion; 2024 Congress Top Ten Open Non-Pro Maturity Western Pleasure; 2024 Congress Top Fifteen NSBA Maturity Open Western Pleasure Stakes; 2024 Congres Top Fifteen Sr Western Pleasure; 2024 Congress Finalist Non-Pro Limited Maturity. In the Super Sires program, Gone Viral ranks 18th in the 2026 standings with 35 points. He also finished 14th in 2022 (9 points), 10th in 2023 (19 points), 15th in 2024 (42 points) and 16th in 2025 (31 points). StallionCompare lists 13 recorded offspring by Gone Viral.
Gone Viral tests N/N for HYPP, PSSM, HERDA, GBED and MH. Colour testing: n/W35. He is nominated to Super Sires.
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Frequently asked questions about Gone Viral
What is Gone Viral's stud fee?
Gone Viral's stud fee is $2,500 USD. Listed terms: Booking fee $500 USD; Shipment fee $375 USD. The breeding terms include a live foal guarantee; confirm the details with the breeding manager.
Where does Gone Viral stand?
Gone Viral stands at Piedmont Equine Associates, 1051 Morris Road, Madison, GA 30650, United States. Breeding is managed by Angie Sims. He is owned by Kari Ellingson.
Who are Gone Viral's sire and dam?
Gone Viral is by No Doubt Im Lazy (by Lazy Loper) and out of Suddenly Style N, a daughter of RL Best Of Sudden.
How is Gone Viral available for breeding?
Breedings are available by cooled transported semen, frozen transported semen and ICSI. The breeding terms include a live foal guarantee.
How have Gone Viral's offspring performed?
StallionCompare lists 13 recorded offspring by Gone Viral. In the Super Sires program, Gone Viral ranks 18th in the 2026 standings with 35 points. He also finished 14th in 2022 (9 points), 10th in 2023 (19 points), 15th in 2024 (42 points) and 16th in 2025 (31 points).
What is Gone Viral's show record?
Highlights listed for Gone Viral: World Champion Sire (2024); 3X Congress Champion Sire; NSBA World Champion Sire; Virginia / Hylton Maiden Sire; AQHA & NSBA Year-End High-Point Champion Sire; Sire of Gone Commando earning over $52k as a 3yo in 2022; 4X Congress Champion; 8X NSBA World Champion; AQHA World Show Bronze Champion; 2024 Congress Top Ten Open Non-Pro Maturity Western Pleasure; 2024 Congress Top Fifteen NSBA Maturity Open Western Pleasure Stakes; 2024 Congres Top Fifteen Sr Western Pleasure; 2024 Congress Finalist Non-Pro Limited Maturity.
What are Gone Viral's genetic test results?
Gone Viral tests N/N for HYPP, PSSM, HERDA, GBED and MH. Colour testing: n/W35.
Which programs is Gone Viral nominated to?
Gone Viral is nominated to Super Sires.
What colour is Gone Viral, and when was he foaled?
Gone Viral is a bay Quarter Horse foaled in 2014. He stands 15.2 hands. He is registered AQHA .
1 StallionCompare provides information regarding a Live foal guarantee statement as part of the breeding details. It is important to note that StallionCompare 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 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.
3 Breeding services are offered through Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI). ICSI is a specialized procedure commonly utilized in human infertility treatments, particularly when addressing male fertility challenges during in vitro fertilization (IVF). It involves the direct injection of sperm into an egg to facilitate conception, potentially leading to a successful pregnancy following embryo transfer. It is important to note that StallionCompare, by providing this information, does not guarantee or warrant any specific outcome or success with ICSI. The details about the availability of the stallion via ICSI are subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the breeding agreement between the interested party and the respective breeding manager and/or stallion owner. For accurate and comprehensive information, individuals are encouraged to contact the stallion owner and/or breeding manager directly to discuss the specific details of the ICSI services provided.