The 2026 MQHRA Stallion Auction is now accepting donations. The auction bidding is set to start on January 5, 2026.

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By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

SHAKOPEE, MN—DECEMBER 22, 2025– The Minnesota Quarter Horse Racing Association is already building momentum for the 2026 MQHRA Stallion Auction, with several quality stallions donated and more expected to join the lineup.

The association is still accepting stallion donations for the 2026 MQHRA Stallion Auction, and the list will update as contracts are received. CLICK HERE to view the available participating stallions.

Auction bidding opens January 5, 2026, and the sale will close January 29, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. CST. All foals of 2027 sired by MQHRA SSA stallions will be eligible for the 2029 MQHRA Stallion Auction Futurity to be contested at Canterbury Park.

The current list of available stallions is Ali Babe Foose, Domishay, El Tartanero Jess, Finnegans Wake TB, Forest Command TB, Gone to Be Bright, Good Candy P, Gotagogh, Hes Relentless, Just A Kool Boy, Just Dulce, Kiss My Maruska, Mr Fulton, Red Reddington, ShockinglyFamous, and Uncle D.

Farms interested in supporting Minnesota Quarter Horse Racing are encouraged to donate a stallion. All stallion contracts must be received by January 23, 2026, and MQHRA plans to have all stallions listed for bidding by January 25, 2026. Stallion contracts can be completed online at mqhra.com/2026-online-stallion-auction-contract.

Auction proceeds will go toward the 2029 MQHRA Stallion Auction Futurity. If a breeding sells through the auction, all foals sired by the stallion will be eligible for the 2029 futurity.

Visit mqhra.com/ for more information.

About the Minnesota Quarter Horse Racing Association
The Minnesota Quarter Horse Racing Association (MQHRA) is a nonprofit organization that was incorporated in 1972 for Quarter Horse owners, breeders and racing enthusiasts.

Quarter Horse racing debuted at Canterbury Downs in 1986 with a ten day season featuring stakes races nearly everyday.

When you become a member of the MQHRA, you become part of something bigger than any one of us alone. There is strength in numbers - the larger and stronger our organization, the more of a voice we have, and the more we can demonstrate, together, our commitment to Quarter Horse breeding and racing in the state of Minnesota.

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