7 Panel Negative
Cooled transported semen available
Frozen transported semen available
Live foal guaranteed1
Four-generation pedigree
2002 Bay Quarter Horse
1994 Bay Quarter Horse
1991 Chestnut Quarter Horse
1996 Buckskin Quarter Horse
1987 Bay Quarter Horse
1987 Bay Quarter Horse
| #31 | 2026 Super Sires Current Standing for the Year | 17 points |
| Horse | Info | Sire | Dam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Frosted Principles | 2025 Sorrel Overo Gelding | The Best Principles | Sensation N Lace |
| Highest Principles | 2025 Sorrel Overo Gelding | The Best Principles | Lilly Licious | |
| Principles Honored | 2025 Sorrel Gelding | The Best Principles | Only With Honor | |
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Read moreThe Best Principles is a 2017 chestnut overo Quarter Horse stallion, registered AQHA and APHA and standing 15.2 hands. He is by RL Best Of Sudden (by A Sudden Impulse) and out of Graceful Principles, a daughter of Principle Investment. He stands at The Breeding Barn in Whitesboro, Texas, for a $1,500 USD stud fee. Listed breeding terms: $950 for Paint Mares. He is owned by Jane Backes, with Kim Dean as breeding manager. Breedings are available by cooled transported semen and frozen transported semen, with a live foal guarantee under the terms of the breeding contract.
Highlights listed for The Best Principles: 3X Top 10 Congress Sire from First Crop; NSBA Bronze 2X Top Ten AQHA World Show; AQHA Honor Roll Stallion L1 Western Pleasure (3rd). In the Super Sires program, The Best Principles ranks 31st in the 2026 standings with 17 points. StallionCompare lists 3 recorded offspring by The Best Principles.
The Best Principles tests N/N for HYPP, PSSM, HERDA, OLWS, MYHM, MH and EJSCA and N/GBED for GBED (a carrier). He is nominated to APHA Breeders' Trust, NSBA Stallion Incentive Fund, NSBA Breeders' Championship Futurity, NSBA Color Breeders' Championship Futurity, Super Sires, Premier Sires, Southern Belle Breeders' Futurity, IQHA Breeders' Incentive Futurity Program and Michigan Quarter Horse Association Stallion Service Sale.
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The Best Principles's stud fee is $1,500 USD. Listed terms: $950 for Paint Mares. The breeding terms include a live foal guarantee; confirm the details with the breeding manager.
The Best Principles stands at The Breeding Barn, 413 N Union, Whitesboro, TX 76273, United States. Breeding is managed by Kim Dean. He is owned by Jane Backes.
The Best Principles is by RL Best Of Sudden (by A Sudden Impulse) and out of Graceful Principles, a daughter of Principle Investment.
Breedings are available by cooled transported semen and frozen transported semen. The breeding terms include a live foal guarantee.
StallionCompare lists 3 recorded offspring by The Best Principles. In the Super Sires program, The Best Principles ranks 31st in the 2026 standings with 17 points.
Highlights listed for The Best Principles: 3X Top 10 Congress Sire from First Crop; NSBA Bronze 2X Top Ten AQHA World Show; AQHA Honor Roll Stallion L1 Western Pleasure (3rd).
The Best Principles tests N/N for HYPP, PSSM, HERDA, OLWS, MYHM, MH and EJSCA and N/GBED for GBED (a carrier).
The Best Principles is nominated to APHA Breeders' Trust, NSBA Stallion Incentive Fund, NSBA Breeders' Championship Futurity, NSBA Color Breeders' Championship Futurity, Super Sires, Premier Sires, Southern Belle Breeders' Futurity, IQHA Breeders' Incentive Futurity Program and Michigan Quarter Horse Association Stallion Service Sale.
The Best Principles is a chestnut overo Quarter Horse foaled in 2017. He stands 15.2 hands. He is registered AQHA and APHA.
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.
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