Scorching Success at the 10th Legend Buttes Horse Sale

It was 90 degrees in Crawford, Nebraska—and the temperature wasn’t the only thing heating up the arena at the 10th Legend Buttes Horse Sale! With active bidders from across the country and beyond, the bidding action was hotter than ever.

The top seller of the day set a new record once again. Lot 23 Paddys Town Bar, a home-raised gelding from the highly respected Sterkel Performance Horses, brought the hammer down at $33,000. With his classic Quarter Horse looks, family-safe temperament, and proven roping resume, it’s no surprise he drew national attention.

Close behind was Lot 24 Casino, a once-in-a-million grade gelding from Lazy YS that captured hearts across all ages. He sold for an impressive $25,500, proving that trustworthy, all-around family horses remain in high demand.

🚨 Top Sale Highlights:

• Top 5 horses averaged: $25,000
• Top 10 horses averaged: $22,300
• Top 15 horses averaged: $21,000
• Overall sale average: $14,000
• Feature Stock Dog: $10,000
• 85% of horses went to new homes
• Buyers from 9 states and 2 countries
• Lot 27, a stunning black gelding, is headed to Canada!

📊 Engagement Metrics:

• 23% increase in buyers in the seats compared to last year
• Facebook Live Preview garnered 7,500+ views
• Our sale catalog saw over 37,000 views (a 32% increase!)
• Two of our sale videos went viral, each surpassing 100,000 views
• Buyers from California, Michigan, Montana, and many more joined us in Crawford or online

We’re incredibly proud of the sale community we’ve built over the last six years and 10 sales. From world-class consignors and dedicated buyers to our hardworking Crawford Livestock crew and loyal supporters—thank you.

If you're looking for a sale that works for you—whether you're buying or selling—Crawford Livestock and the Legend Buttes Horse Sale is where you want to be.

Thank you to our sale partners for their support!

🚛 Nationwide Hauling from Branded A Equine Services, LLC

⛱ Drop of The Hammer Insurance by Savannah Freeze Equine Insurance

🎁 Buyer gifts sponsored by UltraCruz

Here’s to the next 10! 🐴🇺🇸