Finding the right stallion for your mare is a crucial decision for any breeder aiming to produce top-quality offspring. While traditional methods like social media, personal websites, and word-of-mouth have their place, they often fall short in reaching a wide, targeted audience. For stallion owners looking to expand their reach globally and connect with mare owners seeking profitable breeding opportunities, stallion directories are an indispensable marketing tool. QStallions.com, the American Quarter Horse Association’s (AQHA) dynamic digital resource and stallion directory, stands out as a trusted source for both mare and stallion owners.
The Comprehensive Power of QStallions.com
QStallions.com is more than just a listing; it’s a comprehensive database designed to track and showcase the pedigrees and performance records of Quarter Horses. Historically, stallion owners had to compile extensive individual records to keep their stallion’s information current, while mare owners lacked a centralized, high-quality resource to evaluate horses excelling in performance disciplines. AQHA’s mission to meticulously track horse pedigrees and performance data has culminated in the creation of QStallions, a powerful marketing asset exclusive to the organization. The database is a treasure trove of information, encompassing everything from 10-generation pedigrees and progeny lists to detailed performance data and earnings.
Key Features for Informed Breeding Decisions
The QStallions.com stallion directory is meticulously designed to equip breeders with the necessary information to make the most informed breeding decisions. Critical data about stallions and their offspring is updated weekly, ensuring users always have access to the most current statistics and information, including catalog-style pedigrees.
The directory offers a robust suite of features, including:
- Advanced Sorting Capabilities: Mare owners can effortlessly sort stallion data by discipline, name, sire, dam, dam’s sire, owner, stud fee, state, and stallion’s standing location.
- Weekly Activity Reports: Stay updated with the latest breeding activities and outcomes.
- Five-Panel Genetic Testing Results: Access essential genetic information for stallions.
- Journal Ad Links: Conveniently view linked advertisements from the AQHA Journal.
- Sire Summaries: Gain insights into a stallion’s progeny, including total AQHA foals, earnings, number of money earners, race earnings, AQHA points earned, Champion awards, World Champions, and Reserve World Championships.
- Catalog Pedigree: A detailed look at lineage.
- Photo Gallery: View a variety of stallion images to assess their conformation and presence.
- Performance Records & Nicking Reports: Easy access to detailed performance histories and potential genetic compatibilities.
- Video Links: Option to include video presentations of stallions.
- Current-Year Activity: Track recent successes and breeding seasons.
- Sire Statistics: Comprehensive data on breeding performance.
- Top Performance Highlights: Showcase stallions whose offspring are excelling in various disciplines.
- Foal Eligibility Information: Promotes programs and incentives for offspring.
- Discipline Grouping: Horses are categorized by use, including performance, pleasure/hunt seat, halter, and timed events.
Leverage QStallions for Strategic Breeding and Promotion
For Mare Owners: Navigating Your Breeding Choices
QStallions.com is engineered for ease of use, allowing mare owners to pinpoint suitable stallions based on specific criteria. For instance, if you are seeking a stallion within a specific geographic region, the sorting feature can quickly identify prospects in your state. Budget-conscious mare owners can effortlessly filter stallions by stud fee.
A standout tool is the “Nick My Mare” feature. By entering your broodmare’s sire, this tool can reveal if that cross with a particular stallion has produced successful offspring within the QData Database, displaying each horse’s record. Furthermore, reports such as the Top 10 AQHA Point Earners, Top 10 QData Money Earners, and Top 10 Race Earners provide a clear view of a stallion’s current offspring performance. The Sire Summary also offers a detailed breakdown of foal earnings by event, including barrel racing, reined cow horse, racing, and pole bending.
For Stallion Owners: Global Exposure for Your Stallion
QStallions.com provides an unparalleled platform for Quarter Horse stallion owners to connect with a global audience of mare owners actively seeking breeding partners. AQHA actively promotes QStallions across its extensive social media channels and to its vast membership, offering stallion owners an efficient and effective way to market their horses. For more information on how to list your stallion or to inquire about promotional opportunities, visit www.aqha.com/promote-your-stallion or contact advertise@aqha.org.
