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Hershberger Performance Horses, Jason and Nikki Hershberger and family, held their 21st Annual Performance Horse Sale, Friday, February 27th at WestWorldof Scottsdale. The sale kicked off the Arizona Sun Country Quarter Horse Show, the largest Quarter Horse show in the West, alongwith being held the day prior to the American Rope Horse Futurity, also held at WestWorld. Top horsemen gathered with someof their best equines to preview both in the Ranch Riding Competition and Heading and Heeling Futurity format.The Ranch Riding Competition was won by Settingthetownonfire, consigned by Bryce Briggs, agent for Shane Turner. This 2018AQHA/APHA mare had the looks and talent. The team ropingchampions from the preview included 5 & under Heading Champion, Bar X Spud, consigned by VonAhn Horses, and the 5 & underHeeling Champion belonged to Cowgurls Smokin CD, consignedby Bobby Lewis, agent for Sherry Robbins. The 6 & over HeadingChampion was LW MR Eagle 15, consigned by Tuftin McLeod, agentfor Carter Armstrong, and the 6 & over Heeling Champ was JamesHenree, consigned by Chance Kelton. Jason is proud of this format,as it gives the buyers plenty of opportunity to see these horses in acompetition setting, making plenty of runs.Horses were previewed again on Friday morning and weredemonstrated in the reining, cow work, breakaway and teamroping. Ross Wagner did a great job announcing in both previews. The sale began at 1:00 p.m. with Auctioneers, Joel Whiteand Blake Thompson, and reading pedigrees was Wyatt Hershberger. The Hershbergers are proud of the professional staffbrought in from all parts of the country.The High Selling horse was Smart Allic, consigned by JasonHershberger, agent for JP Quarter Horses. He sold for $60,000and is making his new home in Montana. Other top sellers included Big Papa Cat, consigned by Dakota Kirchenschlager,agent for La Madera Quarter Horsse, selling for $54,000. Thisnice stallion is making his new home in Montana, as well. OneBlue Melody, a 2021 gelding, also consigned by Dakota Kirchenschlager, agent for Matt Armenta, sold for $53,000. Poco Bamacat, consigned by Bodie Sauvage, agent for Tim and PatDewey, was a 2022 Palomino gelding and he sold for $51,000.One Blue Line, a 2016 Red Roan gelding, sold for $50,000. Hewas consigned by Jason Hershberger, agent for Chad Odom.This all-around gelding is making his new home with a 4-yearold little girl in Tennessee. Rounding out the other top ten horseswere from consignors Bryce Briggs, Colton Klassen, EstevanCastillo and Tuftin McLeod. The top ten averaged $49,400, andthe overall average was $26,346, with 80% sold.“We are excited to see good horses go on with their new owners.” said Jason Hershberger. “Buckles were sponsored byMountain Country Equipment, and we are grateful for theirsponsorship. A buyer's buckle and saddle went to HenryBrown,” Jason continued. “Our Corriente saddle was sponsoredby Southwest Risk Management (John Holt and Terry Larsen),and new owners also took home a bag of Nutrena SafeChoicefeed, sponsored by Nutrena Rep, Anna Nicolazzi.”The outstanding Arizona weather, the beautiful climate-controlled arena, shopping and outstanding horses to watch and bidon made this year a huge success. The Hershberger familywould also like to thank all that attended. “We are grateful to allof our buyers and the trust they put in the quality brought byour consignors,” finished Jason. o21st Annual Hershberger Performance Horse SaleThe high selling horse, Smart Allic, consigned by Jason Hershberger as agent for JP Quarter Horses, sold to a Montana buyer for $60,000.44 Arizona Horse Connection May, 2026Twisted Tree Farm29001 N. Hayden Rd. • Scottsdale, AZ 85266(480) 860-8215 • www.twistedtreefarm.comHunter/Jumper Horse Boarding & Training Barn• Beginner To AdvancedRiding Lessons• Training • Internships• Show Jumpers For SaleDedicated to showingchampion hunters,jumpers and hunt seat equitation at all levels throughoutthe United States,Canada and Mexico. Janet Hischer