The Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation's 2026 Stallion Service Auction is now Online.

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By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK–JANUARY 2, 2026–The Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation announced its third annual online stallion service auction will run from January 2 through January 30, 2026, closing at 6:00 p.m. CST.

All bidding will be conducted online. Highest bidders will be notified at the close of the auction, payments will be collected, and stallion farms will be notified once payment has processed (within 48 hours). A secondary stallion service auction—featuring a different group of select stallions—will be held live at the Heritage Winter Mixed Sale.

CLICK HERE to start start bidding.

The online stallion service auction will include opportunities to bid on leading sires such as A Revenant, A Sweet Jess, Aint He Tempting, Apollitcal Victory, B Cause Im A Hero, Big Lew, Bodacious Dash, Carters Cartel, Chilitos, Constituent, Corona Surfer, Coronado Cartel, Cyber Monday, Cuz Lightyear, Eagles Fly Higher, Electrifyng Cowboy, Eos A Political Win, FDD Going Grand, First Texas Flash, Gold Heart Eagle V, Heart Of The Cartel, Hes Innocent, In Hott Pursuit, Just Dulce, Kempton, Kvn Corona, Leathalcartelfavorite, Mr Piloto, Muddy Watters, Power Jam (TB), PYC Fun N Fancy, RC Me Leaving You, San Lencho, San Lorenzo, Separatist, Uncle D, Unrelentless, and Visa.

Funds raised through this event will be allocated directly to scholarships for members of the horse racing community. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $675,000 in scholarships in recent years to help recipients pursue their education and career goals. This auction also provides a strong opportunity for horsemen nationwide to secure 2026 breedings to many of the sport’s leading stallions.

All donated stallions will be featured on the Foundation website and auction page and promoted at upcoming Foundation events. Where available, each stallion listing will include a link to the stallion’s StallionESearch page to provide additional information. If a StallionESearch page is not available, the Foundation will provide the best information possible.

Any special or additional information regarding specific breedings will be listed on each stallion’s auction page. Buyers are responsible for any additional expenses charged by the stallion farm, which may include farm fees, chute fees, shipping fees, and other applicable charges.

Registration and bidding information
All bidders must register on the website before placing a bid. A credit card is required to bid; all information will be kept secure and encrypted. Bidders will receive email and/or SMS notifications if they have been outbid or if they have won a breeding.

At the close of the auction, bidders may pay by credit card (processing fee applies), or contact the Foundation within 48 hours to arrange payment by wire transfer or check (no processing fee).

A special thanks to all of the stallion owners who donated a breeding to the Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation. Your generosity plays a vital role in helping provide scholarships to recipients within the Quarter Horse racing industry.

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The Sam Thompson Memorial Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to the health, education, and welfare of everyone involved in the horse racing community. Their goal is to ensure the foundation continues to grow each year, providing support to those in need within the horse racing community.

Please visit their website HERE for more information on scholarships, how to donate or if you want to nominate someone in need of help.

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