TQHA Barrel Stallion Auction Opens November 25, 2026 - Secure Elite Bloodlines and Incentive Eligibility

The Texas Quarter Horse Association (TQHA) Barrel Stallion Auction is set to run November 25, 2026 through January 15, 2027. This online auction gives breeders access to discounted breedings from quality barrel stallions while supporting incentive payouts that benefit both offspring owners and stallion owners.

Why This Auction Matters

Offspring from stallions whose breedings sell (or are repurchased) in this auction become eligible to compete for incentive money at the 2027 TQHA incentives. These include the JB Qualifying round and an Open incentive currently planned as the DJ AQHA Sidepot at the Elite Barrel Race in July.

The program typically splits incentive money 60% to the offspring owner and 40% to the stallion owner (when the stallion remains current in the program). This structure rewards both the people riding the horses and the stallion owners who support the Texas barrel program.

Auction Features

The TQHA platform continues to offer bidder-friendly tools:

• Extended bidding – When a bid arrives in the final five minutes, the auction for that stallion extends another five minutes so everyone has a fair chance.
• Maximum bidding (eBay-style) – Set your highest willingness to pay and the system bids automatically for you in the minimum increments.
• Favorites list – Easily track the stallions you’re watching.
• Credit card required at registration for convenience (you can still pay by check within five days after the auction closes if preferred).

Important notes:
Winning bids do not include farm/chute fees unless specifically noted. Contact the individual farms for details on additional costs such as mare care or cooled semen fees. New stallions are added throughout the auction period, so check back regularly.

How to Participate

Visit the official auction site: https://tqhastallionauction.com/barrel_horse_auction.asp.

Register with a valid email address and activate your account via the confirmation email. You must register separately if you also plan to bid in the Race or Roping auctions.

After the auction ends, winning bidders must pay (credit card on file or check made out to TQHA Stallion Service Auction) within five days.

Support Texas Barrel Racing

Proceeds from the Barrel Stallion Service Auction help fund TQHA incentive events across Texas. By purchasing a breeding, you not only gain access to proven or promising genetics at a reduced rate—you also help grow the purse money available to the next generation of Texas-bred barrel horses.

Questions about the Barrel or Rope auctions? Contact Cheyenne Johanson at the TQHA office (512-458-5202) or via the email listed on the auction site.

Mark your calendars for November 25, 2026. Whether you’re looking for speed, athleticism, trainability, or proven producing power, the TQHA Barrel Stallion Auction is the place to start building your 2028 (and beyond) pipeline of competitive barrel horses.

Check the site often—new stallions continue to be added!

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