VS Code Red

overview

VS Code Red is an active Super Sire and one of the most accomplished Western Riding stallions of the modern era, blending elite athleticism with a pedigree built for performance. Sired by the legendary Blazing Hot and out of the remarkable mare Vital Signs Are Good, he combines proven Western Pleasure influence with a rare, natural aptitude for Western Riding that set him apart from the start. His early career was packed with headline-making wins, including 2009 Congress Championships in Open Western Pleasure, 2-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure, and multiple futurity divisions—showing he could excel in the deepest company before transitioning into the discipline where he would become truly iconic.

In Western Riding, VS Code Red’s résumé is nothing short of extraordinary. He earned a Unanimous Congress Championship in Junior Western Riding and also claimed the Congress Green Western Riding title, then went on to dominate at the NSBA World Show as the Junior Western Riding World Champion. He captured NSBA Breeders Championship Futurity titles in both Open and Non-Pro 3–6-Year-Old Western Riding, earned an NSBA Reserve World Championship in Amateur Western Riding, and placed 3rd at the AQHA World Championship Show in Junior Western Riding. Beyond the major titles, he consistently ranked among the sport’s best through High Point championships and leader standings, while earning both Open and Amateur Performance ROMs. With a show record defined by versatility, consistency, and big-stage wins, VS Code Red stands as a cornerstone sire for breeders seeking elite rideability, precision, and true Western Riding talent.

Genetics / testing

• 5 Panel Negative: HYPP (N/N), PSSM (N/N), HERDA (N/N), GBED (N/N), MH (N/N)

Career Highlights

• 2009 Congress Champion Open WP
• 2009 Congress Champion 2yo NP WP
• 2009 9th Reichert Celebration 2yo $250k LTD OP WP Challenge
• 2009 Top 10 AQHA World Show 2yo WP
• 2009 3rd NSBA High-Point 2yo OP WP
• 2009 Congress Champion LTD OP WP Futurity
• 2009 NSBA Champion High-Point 2yo NP WP
• 2009 Congress Champion Southern Belle Breeders 2yo NP WP
• 2009 5th NSBA Breeders Championship Open WP Futurity
• 2010 NSBA Breeders Championship Co-Reserve Champion 3yo NP WP
• 2010 6th Reichert Celebration Futurity NSBA 3yo NP WP
• 2011 Congress Champion JR Western Riding
• 2011 Congress Champion Green Open Western Riding
• 2011 NSBA High-Point 3-4yo OP Western Riding Champion
• 2011 NSBA Reserve Champion High-Point Green OP Western Riding
• 2011 Reichert Celebration NSBA Green Open Western Riding Co-Champion
• 2011 Reichert Celebration Champion NSBA 3-4yo OP Western Riding
• 2011 4th Southern Belle / AQHA World Show Junior Western Riding
• 2011 Finalist in AQHA World Show Junior Western Riding
• 2012 NSBA World Show Champion Jr Western Riding
• 2012 NSBA World Show Reserve Champion Amateur Western Riding
• 2012 NSBA World Show High-Point 5yo OP Western Riding
• 2012 NSBA World Reserve Champion High-Point Jr Western Riding
• 2012 3rd Congress Jr Western Riding
• 2012 5th Congress Amateur Western Riding
• 2012 3rd AQHA World Show Jr Western Riding
• 2012 NSBA Breeders Championship Futurity 3-6yo NP Western Riding Champion
• 2012 NSBA Breeders Championship Futurity Champion 3-6yo OP Western Riding
• 2012 Southern Belle / AQHA World Jr Western Riding Champion
• 2014 AQHA High-Point L3 Amateur Western Riding Leader
• 2014 AQHA High-Point Open Western Riding Stallion Leader
• 2015 9th NSBA World Sr Western Riding
• 2015 3rd AQHA High-Point Open Western Riding Stallion
• Open Performance ROM
• Amateur Performance ROM
• 47 Western Riding Points (L3), 19 Western Riding Points (L1), 3 Western Pleasure Points (L1), 3 Western Pleasure Points (Open)

sire Highlights

• $2 Million Dollar Sire
• Multiple Congress Champion Sire
• Multiple World Champion Sire

other incentives

• APHA Breeders' Trust
• NSBA Breeders' Championship Futurity
• Tom Powers Triple Challenge Futurity
• Premier Sires
• Nederlandse Quarter Horse Associatie

eligibility

Foals sired by VS Code Red and properly nominated to Super Sires are eligible for:

• Eligible for Breeders Purse classes: 2019 W, 2020 W, 2021 W, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
• Stakes Purse classes