VS The Fireman

overview

VS The Fireman, affectionately known as “Gronk,” is a once-in-a-generation talent whose record places him among the most dominant Western Pleasure horses of his era. A three-time AQHA World Champion and multiple Congress and NSBA World Champion, he captured AQHA World titles in Level 3 Open 2-Year-Old and 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure as well as Level 3 Non-Pro Western Pleasure, along with Reserve World honors in Junior Western Pleasure. His 3-year-old campaign was particularly historic, sweeping AQHA, NSBA, Congress, Southern Belle, and Breeders Championship Futurity titles in both Open and Non-Pro divisions, and earning NSBA High-Point Championships in both categories.

Beyond Western Pleasure, Gronk has proven exceptional versatility, earning NSBA World and Reserve World Championships in Trail, Western Riding, Performance Halter, and All-Around events, including an AQHA Reserve World Champion Superhorse title. His ability to transition seamlessly across disciplines while maintaining championship form underscores his athleticism, mind, and durability. Owned by Ingrid Miller Quarter Horses, VS The Fireman represents the pinnacle of modern performance breeding—combining elite pedigree, extraordinary show-ring success, and true all-around excellence.

Genetics / testing

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

Career Highlights

• AQHA World Champion Level 3 Open 2-Year-Old Western Pleasure
• AQHA World Champion Level 3 Open 3-Year-Old Western Pleasure
• AQHA World Champion Level 3 Non-Pro Western Pleasure
• AQHA Reserve World Champion Level 3 Junior Western Pleasure
• Congress NSBA Futurity Western Pleasure 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Champion
• Congress Southern Belle Futurity Western Pleasure 3-Year-Old Open Champion
• Congress Southern Belle Futurity Western Pleasure 3-Year-Old Sire Incentive Open Champion
• Congress Southern Belle Futurity Western Pleasure 3-Year-Old Sire Incentive Non-Pro Champion
• Congress Southern Belle Futurity Western Pleasure 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Champion
• Congress NSBA Futurity Western Pleasure 3-Year-Old Open Reserve Champion
• NSBA World Champion Junior Western Pleasure
• NSBA World Champion 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure
• NSBA World Show Breeders Championship Futurity 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure Champion
• NSBA World Show Breeders Championship 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity Champion
• NSBA Reserve World Champion 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure
• 2022 NSBA High-Point 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Champion
• 2022 NSBA High-Point 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure Champion
• 2023 NSBA High-Point Junior Western Pleasure Champion
• Reserve Overall Champion - AQHA 3-Year-Old Versatility Western Pleasure Challenge
• A Sudden Impulse Futurity NSBA 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Champion
• ​A Sudden Impulse Futurity NSBA 3-Year-Old Non-Pro Western Pleasure Champion
• Fun In The Sun NSBA Champion First Year Open Green Trail
• Fun In The Sun NSBA Champion Open Novice Horse Trail
• Fun In The Sun NSBA Reserve Champion Open All-Age Green Trail
• 2024 Florida Gulf Coast Circuit Champion Level 1 Junior Western Riding
• 2024 Fun In The Sun Circuit Champion Level 3 Junior Western Riding
• 3X AQHA World Champion & Congress Champion, NSBA World Champion Pleasure
• 2021 AQHA World Champion 2yo WP
• 2021 AQHA World Cahmpion 2yo Western Pleasure Jackpot
• 2022 AQHA World Show Champion 3yo L3 NP WP
• 2022 AQHA World Show Champion 3yo Open WP
• 2022 NSBA World Show Champion Jr WP
• 2022 NSBA World Show Champion 3yo NP WP
• 2022 NSBA WOrld Show Reserve Champion 3yo OP WP
• 2022 5th AQHA Hi-Pt Jr Western Pleasure
• 2022 NSBA Hi-Pt 3yo Open WP Champion
• 2022 NSBA Hi-Pt 3yo NP Western Pleasure Champion
• 2022 AQHA World Show Reserve Champion 3yo Versatility Western Pleasure Challenge Overall
• 2022 Congress NSBA Champion 3yo NP Western Pleasure
• 2022 Congress Champion Southern Belle Fty 3yo NP Western pleasure
• 2022 Congress Champion Southern Belle Fty 3yo Open Sire Incentive Western Pleasure
• 2022 Congress Champion Southern Belle Fty 3yo NP Western Pleasure
• 2022 Congress Champion Southern Belle Fty 3yo NP Sire Incentive Western Pleasure
• 2022 Congress Reserve Champion NSBA Fty 3yo OP Western Pleasure
• 2022 4th Congress NSBA Jr Western Pleasure
• 2022 4th Congress Jr WP
• 2022 A Sudden Impulse Futurity 3yo NP Western Pleasure Champion
• 2022 A Sudden Impulse Fty NSBA Champion 3yo OP WP
• 2022 NSBA Breeders Championship Fty Champion 3yo NP WP
• 2022 NSBA BCF Champion 3yo OP WP
• 2022 NSBA Hi-Pt Jr Western Pleasure Leader
• 2024 NSBA Reserve World Champion in Green Junior Trail
• 2024 NSBA Reserve World Champion Open Halter Performance Stallions
• 2024 NSBA World Champion BCF 4-6yo LTD Open Western Pleasure
• 2024 NSBA World Champion Jr Western Riding
• 2024 NSBA World Champion Maturity Ltd Open Western Pleasure
• 2024 NSBA World Champion All-Around Open Horse
• 2024 NSBA Reserve World Champion Green Jr Trail
• 2024 Congress NSBA Bronze Champion Open Performance Stallions
• 2024 AQHA Reserve World Champion Superhorse

other incentives

• NSBA Breeders' Championship Futurity
• Premier Sires

eligibility

Foals sired by VS The Fireman and properly nominated to Super Sires are eligible for:

• Eligible for Breeders Purse classes: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
• Stakes Purse classes