The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), in collaboration with QData, has released the 2025 all-time leading barrel racing horses, owners, and breeders based on lifetime earnings. Leading the horse earnings list is DM Sissy Hayday (“Sister”) with over $3.6 million, followed by Force The Goodbye and An Oakie With Cash. Among owners, Busby Quarterhorse LLC tops the list with 74 money-earning horses and total earnings of approximately $3.39 million, closely followed by Kassie M Mowry and Charlie Cole & Jason Martin.

In the breeders category, the late Jud Little remains the top breeder with 629 money-earners and total earnings exceeding $12 million, maintaining a dominant legacy in barrel racing. Other notable breeders include Victory Farms and Busby Quarterhorse LLC, both with substantial numbers of money-earning horses and multi-million dollar earnings. This comprehensive data highlights the key contributors to the sport’s financial and competitive success.