VS Code Blue

overview

VS Code Blue is a proven performer and influential sire whose impact spans Western Pleasure, Trail, and Western Riding. This 2007 chestnut roan AQHA stallion, standing 15.1 hands, is sired by RL Best Of Sudden and out of Vital Signs Are Good (Zippos Mr Good Bar), combining two powerhouse bloodlines known for producing elite all-around talent. A 5-panel negative stallion owned by G.W. and Katherine Tobin, he earned $9,821 in lifetime earnings and accumulated 220 AQHA points, achieving Superior titles in Trail, Green Trail, and Western Pleasure.

His show career included AQHA High Point Western Pleasure Stallion and High Point Trail Stallion honors in 2011, NSBA World Junior Trail Reserve Champion in 2012, multiple Congress and AQHA World Show finalist placings, and leadership as the 2016 AQHA High Point Western Riding Open Stallion. As a sire, VS Code Blue has elevated his legacy even further, producing Multiple World Champions, APHA World Champions, AQHA and APHA World and Congress Top Five finishers, numerous futurity champions, and even a Superhorse title holder. His versatility, pedigree strength, and consistent production record continue to make him a standout in the modern breeding landscape.

Genetics / testing

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

Career Highlights

• Earner of $9,821 and 220 AQHA points
• 2010: Top 10 Congress 3-Year-Old Limited Open Western Pleasure Derby
• 2010: Finalist in the Reichert Celebration Futurity 3-Year-Old & Over Maiden Western Pleasure Open
• 2011: AQHA High Point Western Pleasure Stallion
• 2011: AQHA High Point Trail Stallion
• 2012: NSBA World Junior Trail Reserve Champion
• 2012: 6th Congress Junior Western Riding
• 2012: Finalist in AQHA World Junior Western Riding
• 2013: Denver National Stock Show AQHA Judge 2 Sr WP Cl Champion
• 2016: AQHA High Point Western Riding Opstl Leader
• AQHA Superior Trail
• AQHA Superior Green Trail
• AQHA Superior Western Pleasure
• Earning 76.5 trail (Level 3), 52.5 western pleasure (Level 3), 23 western riding (Level 3), 1/2 halter (Level 3), 51 trail (Level 1), 16.5 western riding (Level 1) points in open events

sire Highlights

• Progeny earnings in excess of $700,000+
• 163 Money Earners averaging $4,403.31 per foal
• 16,248 AQHA points in Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Halter, Incentive Fund, and Ranch
• Multiple AQHA World Champion Sire
• Multiple Congress Champion Sire
• Multiple Futurity & Super Sires Money Earners

other incentives

• APHA Breeders' Trust
• NSBA Stallion Incentive Fund
• NSBA Breeders' Championship Futurity
• NSBA Color Breeders' Championship Futurity
• Tom Powers Triple Challenge Futurity
• Southern Belle Breeders' Futurity
• MQHA Futurity
• IQHA Breeders' Incentive Futurity Program

eligibility

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

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