4 MILLION DOLLAR SIRE
A SPARKLING
VINTAGE
"Vintage" · 1997 · Bay · AQHA
$82,516+
NRHA Lifetime Earnings
$4M+
Sire Record
1997
Born
Achievements & Titles
2000
NRHA Open Futurity Top Ten
2001
Dixie National Open Reining Champion
2002
ANR Maturity Open & Limited Open Champion
2023
NRHA 4 Million Dollar Sire
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Stallion Passport
Full nameA SPARKLING VINTAGE
BreedAQHA
ColorBay
Born 1997
Height14.3 h
OwnerSilver Spurs Equine LLC
LocationSilver Spurs Equine (Scottsdale, AZ, USA)
6 Panel Genetic Test
HYPP N/N
HERDA N/N
GBED N/N
PSSM1 N/N
MH N/N
IMM N/N
Pedigree
A SPARKLING VINTAGE
SHINING SPARK
VINTAGE BADGER
GENUINE DOC
DIAMONDS SPARKLE
PEPPY SAN BADGER
TARIS VINTAGE
Stallion Passport
Full nameA SPARKLING VINTAGE
BreedAQHA
ColorBay
Born 1997
Height14.3 h
OwnerSilver Spurs Equine LLC
LocationSilver Spurs Equine (Scottsdale, AZ, USA)
6 Panel Genetic Test
HYPPN/N
HERDAN/N
GBEDN/N
PSSM1N/N
MHN/N
IMMN/N
Pedigree
A SPARKLING VINTAGE
SHINING SPARK
VINTAGE BADGER
GENUINE DOC
DIAMONDS SPARKLE
PEPPY SAN BADGER
TARIS VINTAGE
Description & History
A Sparkling Vintage is one of the cornerstones of global reining. Sired by the legendary Shining Spark and out of Vintage Badger, this stallion has left an indelible mark as an elite sire, joining the prestigious NRHA 4 Million Dollar Sires club. With a distinguished competitive career in both the USA and Europe, he demonstrated exceptional versatility and maneuverability. He is the sire of icons such as Not Ruf At All (Triple Crown Winner) and A Vintage Smoke, confirming his ability to pass on power, athleticism, and a winning mindset to his offspring. Today, he represents one of the most sought-after and effective bloodlines for those aiming for the highest levels of the sport.
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In Action
Featured Offspring
Sire record: $4M+
A Vintage Smoke $612,288+
Not Ruf At All $456,500+
Platinum Vintage $390,828+
All American Vintage $190,000+
Modern Vintage $100,000+
Breeding Info
Breeding Fee
$5,500
Per breeding
Semen Type
FROZEN / ICSI
Frozen semen available for ICSI at Silver Spurs Equine (USA) and through Infoal Partners, Frozen Partners, and Serequine (EU).
Status
STANDING
Standing for the 2026 breeding season via ICSI.
* The breeding fee is indicative and may vary based on the period, availability, or chosen facility. Please refer to the official links below for precise costs and contracts.