Royal Vista Ranch Stallions Shine at the Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale
- Tanner Isaacs
- Aug 30
- 2 min read
Even amidst flash flooding, the opening night of the Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale proved unstoppable. A total of 178 yearlings sold out of 225 offered, bringing in $11,333,500 and averaging $63,671 per head, a strong testament to the quality of horses in this year’s sale.
Royal Vista Ranch’s own Apollitical Jess stole the spotlight, finishing the first session as the second-highest averaging sire. With 21 yearlings sold at an impressive $119,810 average, his offspring dominated the leaderboard, landing five spots in the Top 10 highest sellers of the night:
Apollitical Jess x A Tres Of Paint, by Tres Seis
Consigned by: Lazy E Ranch LLC, Agent for The Mixer Ranch )
Purchased by: Jimmy Harrel / Ryan Terry
Apollitical Jess x Thewayouwantmetoo, by Mr Eye Opener
Consigned by: Marty Powers, Agent for Darling Farms & Dr. Richard Beck
Purchased by Sammy Valeriano
Apollitical Jess x B Boujee, by Tres Seis
Consigned by: Robicheaux Ranch Inc., Agent for Simmons Racing
Purchased by: MRB Racing, LLC
Apollitical Jess x First Painted Sign, by PYC Paint Your Wagon
Consigned by: Rancho El Cabresto Inc.
Purchased by: Ricardo Ramirez
Apollitical Jess x Zigfield Follies, by One Famous Eagle
Consigned by: Marty Powers, Agent
Purchased by: AA Farms, LLC
Another Royal Vista Ranch stallion making waves was Flying Cowboy 123, who sired 23 yearlings on the night with an impressive $65,522 average. Six of his offspring commanded six-figure prices:
HIP #238 | LONG LIVE COWBOYS | $150,000
Flying Cowboy 123 x Fast Prize Molly
Consigned by: Marty Powers, Agent
Purchased by: Marc & Michelle Jungers
HIP #176 | ROSEY OUTLOOK | $135,000
Flying Cowboy 123 x Ring A Ring Of Roses
Consigned by: Marty Powers, Agent for Kelly Yother Equine LLC
Purchased by: West Texas Racing Partners LLC
HIP #220 | KISSALLTHECOWBOYS | $125,000
Flying Cowboy 123 x Hereforafasttime
Consigned by: Lazy E Ranch LLC, Agent
Purchased by: Pistol Whippin Posse
HIP #237 | QS HOT FREEWAY | $120,000
Flying Cowboy 123 x Pandorum
Consigned by: Fulton Quien Sabe Ranches LP
Purchased by: Tod & Gene Bradley
HIP #34 | FLYING JAMESON | $102,000
Flying Cowboy 123 x Hey Now
Consigned by: Lazy E Ranch LLC, Agent
Purchased by: West Texas Racing Partners LLC
HIP #10 | A FLYINGDYNAMITE 123 | $100,000
Flying Cowboy 123 x Royally Streak
Consigned by: Roger Daly, Agent for Mercy Hinklin Horse Farm
Purchased by: Lainie Whitmire
Apollitical Blood rounded out the evening with two yearlings sold, averaging $37,000, with his top-seller bringing $57,000.
We want to extend our congratulations to all consignors and buyers on a truly remarkable first session. A special thank-you goes out to those who supported our Royal Vista Ranch consignment and to everyone for making our first day back on the mountain one to remember!
Good luck to everyone in today’s second session, we look forward to another outstanding day of sales!
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