First-come, first-served “Buy Now” breedings remain available in the AQRA Stallion Service Auction, with proceeds supporting the Desert Classic Stakes Program and other Arizona Quarter Horse Racing Association initiatives.

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By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

THATCHER, AZ–DECEMBER 31, 2025–The Arizona Quarter Horse Racing Association is still accepting first come first first-served bids on the 2026 online Stallion Service Auction.

The “Buy Now” will close Friday, May 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. (MST).

AQRA extends its sincere appreciation to the stallion owners, managers, and farms who continue to support the association through generous breeding donations. Their commitment remains the backbone of this program and the future of Arizona Quarter Horse racing.

All 2026 foals by stallions sold or repurchased in the auction will be eligible for the 2029 Desert Classic Futurity and the subsequent Derby, both to be run in Arizona. AQRA guarantees that a minimum of 50 percent of all stallion auction proceeds will be added directly to the Desert Classic Stakes Program.

The remaining funds will be reinvested into AQRA initiatives, including scholarships, purse enhancements, and promotional efforts aimed at strengthening and expanding Quarter Horse racing opportunities throughout the state.

Services are sold for the 2026 season with a one year right of return. If the stallion is not donated the following year, only the original buyer’s foal will be eligible for the Desert Classic Stakes Program.

Stallions still available in the AQRA Stallion Service Auction, include A Dashing Valentine, Apollitical Dynamite, Bella Faccia, Braggin Rites, Coronas Candy Man, Cuz Lightyear, Docs Dusty Cartel, Eagles Fly Higher, Ec Jet One, El Camino Cl, Eyesa Freighttrain B, Five Bar Cartel, Fs Power Maxx, Heat Warning, Henoshersecret, Hes Chickless, Hes Innocent, Hez Fast As Cash, Heza Fast Rogue, Inseperable, Inspyre, Jack 47, Jess Different, Jumpn Chic, Justified, Lil Lethal Dynasty, May Be Fantastica Sa, Mr Apollitical Dash, Mr Piloto, My Favorite Blue, Nolans Dragon, One Dashing Eagle, One Famous Icon, One Sweet Jess, Panama Wes, Parsons Rock, Peepl R Political, Perrys Stamina, Rip Tide, Royal Prize Dash, San Lorenzo, Stevie B First Cash, and Texas Icon.

To review the stallions available CLICK HERE and start bidding.

The winning bidder for each breeding must submit a check made out to AQRA Stallion Service Auction or pay by credit card within five business day. AQRA pays all farm fees (up to $500). All other fees, including mare care, vet charges, and shipped semen fees, are the mare owner's responsibility.

For additional information, visit the association website at azqra.com.

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