Daddy Frank Tops 2024 Triangle Spring Sale at $57,000

The 2024 Triangle Spring Sale, held in May, saw strong demand across the board with solid averages and an enthusiastic buying crowd. Over the course of the event, 153 horses changed hands, grossing $1,765,200 in total sales with the top 20 sellers commanding an impressive $28,635 average.

High Seller
The top spot went to Daddy Frank (Hip 100), a 2017 sorrel stallion by Pale Face Dunnit and out of Walla Chic Dreamin. Offered by John Lapke of Arizona, Daddy Frank brought $57,000 from a competitive round of bidding.

Other Top Sellers

• Stargunz (Hip 192), a flashy offering by Colonels Smoking Gun and out of Miss Brim Star, commanded $55,000 for consignor Ervin Kranawetter of Oklahoma.
• Stylish Blu Boon LE (Hip 81), sired by Once In A Blu Boon and out of Mamas Stylish Star, sold for $35,000, purchased from JD Williams of Texas.
• Janies Fame (Hip 113), by Vabellez SI 87 and out of Roostin Janie, brought $31,500 for New Chapter Ranch of Oklahoma.
• Sweet Sun Of A Gun (Hip 121), a Playgun daughter out of Suns Sugar Sweet, rounded out the top five at $28,500, consigned by Clint Henson of Montana.

This year’s Triangle Spring Sale reflected a steady demand for horses with both proven show records and strong pedigrees. Buyers demonstrated willingness to invest in aged show horses ready to go in the arena as well as in prospects with the bloodlines to excel in reining, cutting, and cow horse events. Stallion prospects and mares with notable produce records or blue-chip breeding potential continued to bring premium prices. The Triangle Spring Sale once again affirmed its place as a trusted venue for connecting top-quality Western performance horses with serious buyers from across the country.