53 Horses Sold Across Three Premier Events as Old West Continues to Build Opportunities for the Rope Horse Industry

The 2026 Old West Horse Sales brought together some of the industry's top breeding programs, respected consignors, and buyers investing in the future of performance horses. Across three sales in Guthrie, Oklahoma; Heber City, Utah; and Amarillo, Texas, 53 horses sold for a combined $9,321,000, with an overall sale average of $175,867.92. From established bloodlines to promising young prospects, the sales showcased the quality of horses entering the rope horse industry and the growing opportunities available through the Old West program.

GUTHRIE, OKLAHOMA

The Guthrie Horse Sale saw 13 horses sell for $1,520,000, averaging $116,923 per horse.

Sale Averages by Age:

3-Year-Olds: 11 sold | $125,455 average

2-Year-Olds: 1 sold | $80,000

Yearlings: 1 sold | $60,000

An additional 18 horses were owner-retained, representing $2,570,000 in auction bid value.

HEBER CITY, UTAH

The Heber City Horse Sale generated $3,594,000 in sales across 18 horses, with an impressive average of $199,667 per horse—the highest overall average of the three 2026 sales.

Sale Averages by Age:

3-Year-Olds: 16 sold | $217,750 average

2-Year-Olds: 2 sold | $55,000 average

Yearlings: None sold

An additional 25 horses were owner-retained, representing $4,565,000 in auction bid value.

AMARILLO, TEXAS — WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Old West World Championships Horse Sale closed out the year with 22 horses sold for $4,207,000, averaging $191,227 per horse.

The sale was highlighted by Dirty Deed, who sold for $1.3 million, becoming the highest-selling horse of the 2026 Old West sales.

Sale Averages by Age:

3-Year-Olds: 19 sold | $206,053 average

2-Year-Olds: 3 sold | $97,333 average

Yearlings: None sold

An additional 40 horses were owner-retained, representing $5,391,000 in auction bid value.

Across all three sales, 83 horses were owner-retained, representing a combined $12,526,000 in auction bid value.

Unlike a traditional completed sale, an owner-retained transaction occurs when a consignor elects to retain ownership of their horse through the auction process.

For Old West, these numbers tell an important part of the story.

Owners are not simply bringing horses to market. Many are choosing to keep their prospects and continue investing in their future, including the opportunity to compete for significant incentives available to eligible Old West Sale Graduates.

The owner-retained figures represent auction bid values, not additional completed sales revenue, but they help illustrate the continued investment and confidence within the program.

What makes the Old West Horse Sales unique is that the opportunity doesn't end when the final horse leaves the sale ring.

The Old West Sale Graduate program creates additional earning opportunities for eligible horses competing in future events, including significant incentive payouts and the opportunity to compete for the Million Dollar Bonus.

The sale program, together with the support of Old West Elite Partners, helps make these opportunities possible—rewarding the owners, breeders, trainers, and competitors who continue to invest in the future of the rope horse industry.

As Old West looks ahead to 2027, the goal remains the same: to create meaningful opportunities for horses and horsemen, strengthen the industry, and continue building a program where the rewards extend far beyond the sale ring.

The success of the 2026 Old West Horse Sales would not be possible without the consignors who bring exceptional horses to the sale, the buyers who invest in their potential, and the partners who help create opportunities for the next generation.

Thank you for being part of an incredible year. We look forward to seeing what these horses accomplish in 2027 and beyond.