MJ Farms Announces 2027 Stallion Fees, Early Booking Discounts Available

MJ Farms, one of New Mexico's most established Quarter Horse breeding operations, has announced its stallion fees for the 2027 breeding season, featuring a five-stallion roster headed by leading sires Big Daddy Cartel and Eye Am King.

The Veguita, New Mexico, farm, owned by Mac Murray and Janis Spencer Murray, DVM, will stand both Big Daddy Cartel and Eye Am King for $9,500 in 2027. Condigo will stand for $4,500, while fees for Jesse James Jr and Woodbridge are listed as private.

Early booking discounts of $1,000 are available for Big Daddy Cartel, Eye Am King, and Condigo for breeders who book by February 15, 2027.

Big Daddy Cartel, a son of Corona Cartel out of Miss Racy Eyes, by Mr Eye Opener, returns at a $9,500 fee. The multiple Grade 1 sire currently ranks fourth nationally among all Quarter Horse sires by 2026 earnings, with $3,678,623 from 78 winners and nine stakes winners. His leading money earner this season is Baby Daddy Cartel ($475,622).

Among his leading lifetime performers are Bigg Daddy SI 98 ($753,768), winner of the Zia Futurity (RG1) and Zia Derby (RG2); Eddy Cartel SI 92 ($727,684), winner of the New Mexico State Fair Quarter Horse Futurity (RG2); and Cat Daddys Lil Girl SI 102 ($565,806), a multiple Grade 1 stakes winner.

Big Daddy Cartel's yearlings have also enjoyed a solid showing in the 2026 sales market. Through October 20, 40 yearlings sold for a combined $1,280,700, averaging $32,018 with a median price of $26,000. The results reflect continued demand for offspring of the established New Mexico sire.

Eye Am King, a son of Mr Jess Perry out of Eye for Corona, by Corona Cartel, will also stand for $9,500. The sire ranks 10th nationally among all Quarter Horse sires in 2026, with $2,205,039 in earnings from 50 winners and seven stakes winners.

His leading lifetime performer is King Of The Tide SI 102 ($1,624,708), winner of the All American Futurity (G1). Other prominent offspring include RC Corona King SI 108 ($773,462), a multiple Grade 1 winner; Bella De Ball SI 97 ($634,374), winner of the New Mexico State Fair Futurity (RG2); and Harken SI 105 ($471,203), a multiple graded stakes winner.

Eye Am King's offspring have also attracted considerable attention at the 2026 yearling sales. Through October 20, 50 yearlings sold for a combined $2,111,000, averaging $42,220 with a median of $27,500.

Condigo, a son of Valiant Hero out of Astica, by Jesse James Jr, will stand for a regular fee of $4,500. Breeders who book by February 15, 2027, can take advantage of a reduced $3,500 fee.

The 2022 bay stallion entered stud in 2025, and his first crop will be yearlings in 2027.

Condigo SI 103 won two of four career starts, earning $26,536, and finished second in the Albuquerque Juvenile Stakes. He was also a finalist in the Ruidoso Downs Juvenile Challenge (G3).

A member of the accomplished Astica female family, Condigo offers breeders the bloodlines of leading sire Valiant Hero combined with one of New Mexico's prominent maternal families.

All three stallions’ offspring are eligible for the Black Gold Program, and Eye Am King has been nominated to the Fuego Incentive program - Caliente Flight.

Two additional stallions, Jesse James Jr and Woodbridge, are available at private fees.

Jesse James Jr, a son of Mr Jess Perry, has been a longtime fixture in New Mexico's breeding industry and an established sire of stakes performers.

Woodbridge, a son of Dash Ta Fame, rounds out the five-horse roster. He has established a reputation as a sire of Quarter Horse runners, particularly within the New Mexico breeding program.

MJ Farms is located in Veguita, New Mexico, and is owned and operated by Mac Murray and Janis Spencer Murray, DVM.

Breeders seeking additional information about the 2027 breeding season, stallion availability, early booking discounts, or breeding contracts may contact MJ Farms at (505) 280-7232 or by email at mjfarms505@aol.com.

Spanish-speaking breeders may contact Assistant Farm Manager Juan Cristobal Flores at (915) 228-6739.

Additional stallion information and farm details are available on the MJ Farms page at StallioneSearch.com.

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