Indiana Yearling and Mixed Sale Concludes
The annual auction in Indiana generated over $500,000 in total revenue across dozens of horse sales.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Equestrian
The 2026 Indiana Yearling and Mixed Sale concluded on October 17 with strong participation from Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse breeders. The auction successfully moved 77 horses, achieving a clearance rate of 87.5 percent.
Why it matters
This auction highlights the continued demand for high-quality regional bloodstock in Indiana. The event serves as a key indicator of market health for local Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse owners and breeders.
The sale reached a total revenue of $532,100, with an overall average price per horse of $6,910. Yearlings performed particularly well, drawing an average price of $8,240.
The players
Roger Spiess
He purchased a Greatest Honour filly for $25,000 at the auction.
Reimar Cabrera
He purchased the Quarter Horse colt named Corona All the Way for $7,000.
Carnie Thoroughbred Farm
This facility served as the consignor for the auction's top-selling Thoroughbred.
Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
This organization promotes the Thoroughbred industry and co-hosted the sale.
Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana
This association advocates for Quarter Horse racing and co-hosted the event.
The details
The event was held through a partnership between the Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and the Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana. A Greatest Honour filly led the Thoroughbred lots with a $25,000 price, while the Quarter Horse colt Corona All the Way sold for $7,000.
Timeline
The Indiana Yearling and Mixed Sale concluded on October 17, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This sale follows the established pattern of the Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association's annual sales data for market liquidity. The results reflect the ongoing competitive balance in the state's regional equine breeding sector.
Breeders and owners can use the $6,910 overall average to value their own stock for upcoming regional sales. The $25,000 top lot price indicates the current ceiling for high-demand bloodlines in the state's current market.
The takeaway
Regional auctions like this provide a vital venue for breeders to connect with potential owners for future racing seasons. Participants should keep these pricing benchmarks in mind when evaluating the local market for future yearlings.
Further reading
For more information on regional horse racing and breeding trends, visit the Equestrian section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bradenton Herald.
