(Sale: Saturday, September 20, 2025 — Crawford, NE)
The Fall 2025 Legend Buttes Horse Sale once again proved that the market for good ranch horses, proven performance horses, and well-bred Quarter Horses remains strong and competitive. With buyers actively bidding both in person and online, demand came from across the country, including buyers traveling or bidding remotely from California, Alabama, and Tennessee.
This sale reflected what we continue to see across the industry: sound, broke, honest horses with good minds and useful training bring real value, no matter the discipline.
The top end of the sale was led by Lot 20 – Kuhl Hand Cat, selling for $27,000, followed closely by several ranch-ready and performance-type geldings that commanded consistent bidding.
As expected, ranch horses were in extremely high demand. Buyers showed strong confidence in horses that could: Go to work immediately, Handle long days, rough country, and cattle, Stay gentle, sound, and reliable
These are the horses that continue to anchor the market, and the results showed it clearly. Finished and seasoned ranch geldings filled many of the top selling spots, reinforcing that function, usability, and disposition remain top priorities for today’s buyers.
Alongside the ranch horses, performance horses and prospects also performed well. Buyers were eager for horses that offered: Rope, ranch versatility, or performance potential, Youth-friendly or amateur-suitable minds, Athletic builds paired with solid training foundations
Younger horses with the right start and older horses with proven experience both found solid demand, showing that the market continues to reward quality training at every stage.
Another consistent takeaway from this sale was the strength of nicely bred Quarter Horses. Horses with recognizable bloodlines, ranch-proven genetics, and good conformation drew attention from buyers who are thinking long-term, whether for ranch use, performance, or breeding programs.
Good breeding alone doesn’t sell a horse, but when combined with training, soundness, and a good attitude, it clearly adds value.
One of the most encouraging signs was the geographic reach of buyers. Horses sold to new homes across the country, with buyers from: California, Alabama, Tennessee, and many additional states represented
Both on-site bidders and online buyers played a major role throughout the sale, reinforcing the importance of strong online marketing, quality videos, and transparent horse descriptions.
As with any auction, several horses were marked RNA (Reserve Not Attained) and are listed at the end of the results. RNAs remain a normal part of the auction process, especially on older or less finished lots, and strategically, they signal consignors need to refine reserve pricing and market selectivity.
These horses still garnered interest and conversations, which frequently lead to post-sale opportunities.
Overall, this Legend Buttes Horse Sale demonstrated a healthy, balanced horse market. Buyers are still willing to pay for: Honest ranch horses, Well-started and finished performance horses, Nicely bred Quarter Horses with real-world usefulness
With strong national participation and competitive bidding across a wide range of lots, the Legend Buttes sale continues to highlight the value of quality horses marketed honestly and professionally.
Thank you to our consignors, buyers, and bidders, both in person and online, for making this another successful Legend Buttes sale. We look forward to seeing you at the next one.
- $27,000 — Lot 20: Kuhl Hand Cat (2019 AQHA Gelding)
- $23,250 — Lot 11: Cochise Roan Hancock (2016 AQHA Gelding)
- $22,250 — Lot 25: Sunnybarcash (2017 AQHA Gelding)
- $21,000 — Lot 14: Ima Stellor Polecat (2018 AQHA Gelding)
- $16,500 — Lot 21: ThisCatHasBigGuns (2020 AQHA Gelding)
- $15,000 — Lot 23: GL One Time Twist (2016 AQHA Gelding)
- $14,500 — Lot 6: Lena Pretty Spoonful (2020 AQHA Mare)
- $14,500 — Lot 28: Adie Triple Ripper (2011 AQHA Gelding)
- $13,500 — Lot 18: TPS Holland Whiskey (2022 AQHA Gelding)
- $12,500 — Lot 43: Kevin (2015 Gelding)
- $12,000 — Lot 55: Harlans Luna Star (2019 AQHA Mare)
- $10,000 — Lot 16: Mr. Adorable (2019 AQHA Gelding)
- $10,000 — Lot 37: Whata Cash Flyer (2010 AQHA Mare)
- $10,000 — Lot 39: Sugar Boudreaux (2022 AQHA Mare)
- $10,000 — Lot 46: Slim (2019 Gelding)
- $9,000 — Lot 40: Playn With Forest (2021 AQHA Gelding)
- $9,000 — Lot 42: Hes A Smooth Shot (2022 AQHA Gelding)
- $9,000 — Lot 51: Rooster (2019 AQHA Gelding)
- $8,000 — Lot 24: Chocolate Cupcake (2018 AQHA Mare)
- $8,000 — Lot 50: Run to the Fire (2007 AQHA Mare)
- $8,000 — Lot 58: KR Classic Shack (2019 AQHA Gelding)
- $7,000 — Lot 53: Heras Storm (2023 AQHA Gelding)
- $7,000 — Lot 47: Peppyz Shinin Malibu (2020 AQHA Mare)
- $7,000 — Lot 49: Chester (2019 AQHA Gelding)
- $7,000 — Lot 13: Driftin Lynx (2021 AQHA Gelding)
- $6,000 — Lot 8: Cottonwood Hunk (2008 AQHA Mare)
- $5,000 — Lot 38: Ben (2021 AQHA Gelding)
- $5,000 — Lot 54: Driftin Diablo (2018 APHA Gelding)
- $5,000 — Lot 45: Yuma (2021 AQHA Gelding)
- $4,000 — Lot 7: Hancock Sails TaFame (2017 AQHA Mare)
- $2,500 — Lot 60: RIP-Stock Dog (4-yr old intact male)
Horses That Did Not Sell (RNA/Withdrawn)
(Reserve not attained / not sold / withdrawn)
- Lot 2 — Docs Clabberin (2012 AQHA Gelding) — RNA
- Lot 3 — APW Highbrows Voodoo (2022 AQHA Gelding) — RNA
- Lot 4 — Jodie’s Genuine Boy (2016 AQHA Gelding) — RNA
- Lot 5 — RO Quarter Oscar (2012 AQHA Gelding) — RNA
- Lot 12 — Boon By Mae (2012 AQHA Gelding) — RNA
- Lot 17 — Jack Red Watch (2019 AQHA Gelding) — RNA
- Lot 22 — Roz (2016 Mare) — RNA
- Lot 29 — Romeos Blue Hill (2020 AQHA Gelding) — Withdrawn
- Lot 31 — Buggy Boo (2011 AQHA Gelding) — RNA
- Lot 33 — A Twisted Bully RB (2016 AQHA Gelding) — RNA
- Lot 34 — Bean (2017 Gelding) — RNA
- Lot 36 — WR Breeze On By (2014 AQHA Gelding) — Withdrawn
