OBS catalogs 282 head for January Winter Mixed Sale

Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company has released the catalog for its January Winter Mixed Sale, listing 282 horses for a single-session auction set for January 27, 2026. The catalog brings together a varied inventory that includes newly turned yearlings, broodmares and broodmare prospects, positioning the sale as an early-season market checkpoint for buyers and consignors in Ocala.

The yearling group features offspring by a cross-section of established sires alongside first-crop and younger stallions, giving buyers both proven bloodlines and potential upside. Broodmares and broodmare prospects round out the catalogue, offering opportunities for breeders looking to refresh or expand their programs. OBS published full lot-by-lot details with consignor notes and viewing information as part of the catalog release, so buyers can begin homework on pedigrees, conformation and consignment backgrounds ahead of the auction.

This single-session format concentrates activity into one day, which generally attracts a mix of pinhookers seeking short-term upside, regional trainers buying for immediate racing prospects, and broodmare or family-based buyers shopping for mares to add to breeding bands. Sellers with strong consignments in Ocala often see healthy local and regional interest at this point in the calendar, and the January timing gives buyers a chance to secure females ahead of the spring breeding season and to pick up yearlings for pinhooking or early development.

For practical planning, the sale’s single-session structure means the ring moves quickly; inspect horses in person during the published viewing times and review veterinary and consignment reports in advance. Pay attention to first-crop sires in the catalog — they can trade at a discount for upside if you’re willing to take a developmental view — while established stallions provide a safer baseline for breeding or resale value. Consignors with deep pedigrees or race-ready prospects tend to draw the most competitive interest in Ocala, so note those entries early.

The January Winter Mixed Sale is a working-market affair that reflects the practical priorities of Floridian buyers and breeders. The catalog gives a readable snapshot of what’s available as the season ramps up. Our two cents? Register early, make a plan for the single-session pace, and use the catalog’s lot-level notes to focus on a shortlist — in a compact sale, preparation wins.