The great tradition of end-of-season Futurity auctions—featuring top prospects and more—has finally arrived on this side of the Atlantic! Introducing the Blazing Futurity Auction, a dream come true for enthusiasts across the globe who, until now, have looked exclusively to the legendary, show-stopping sales held in Oklahoma.

Thanks to a newly sealed collaboration between TFY, organizer of the Cremona event, and 5 Star Equine Sales—the first auction house in Europe specialized in American horses, established in Ireland last February—the ACME Stallion & Prospects Presentation will evolve in 2025 into a premier hybrid event. Combining the energy of a live arena experience at CremonaFiere’s prestigious oval with the accessibility of a modern online auction platform, it will offer a professional, dynamic, and engaging experience during one of the most anticipated weekends in the European reining calendar.
Breeders, trainers, and buyers will have the opportunity to connect through a transparent and reliable online marketplace designed to “bridge the distance” in an increasingly global industry—expanding visibility for European horses not only throughout the continent but also across North America.
The quality and genetic value of European-bred horses are now recognized worldwide, on par with their American counterparts. This marks the perfect time to open the market in the opposite direction—exporting excellence from Europe to the rest of the world.
This very realization inspired Madeline Munns Parker, founder and CEO of 5 Star Equine Sales, to embark on her new entrepreneurial path. Born in Florida, Madeline grew up deeply rooted in the western lifestyle—from her first reining competition as a child to her years as a rodeo queen, horses have always been at the heart of her story. After a break during her teenage years and a move to Northern Ireland in 2022, her passion for reining reignited, and she quickly became part of the European reining community.
With first-hand experience in both the American and European equine industries, Madeline recognized that breeding, training, and competition programs in Europe have achieved a level of true excellence—and that European horses and riders deserve a marketplace that reflects their quality, ambition, and talent. This vision came to life with 5 Star Equine Sales.
Supported by Pweb Solutions, the inaugural Blazing Futurity Auction will take place in conjunction with the Cremona Futurity. Online bidding will open at 8 a.m. on November 13 and close at 4 p.m. on November 15, following the ACME Foal Presentation, held in the main Reining Futurity arena at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
The auction will also include horses competing at the event—identifiable by a yellow bridle number—as well as off-site horses nominated through the online platform. Buyers will be able to browse the digital catalog, featuring videos, photos, and profiles for each entry. Horses presented live during the ACME event—broadcast via live stream—will benefit from the exposure of an in-person audience eagerly awaiting the Open Finals later that day.
All bids will take place exclusively online, allowing buyers worldwide to participate remotely. To celebrate this inaugural event, 5 Star Equine Sales will waive all entry and catalog listing fees, leaving only the box fee for those participating in the ACME Stallion & Prospects Presentation.
An excellent selection of horses has already been registered, and entries remain open for a limited number of additional horses, including show horses.
“This partnership marks a new chapter for horse sales in Europe,” says an enthusiastic Madeline Munns Parker.
“It’s time to raise the bar on how great horses are presented and sold here too—because this is how champions change hands.”
Madeline foresees a long-term collaboration between TFY/IRHA and 5 Star Equine Sales, with a shared goal: to develop an annual, high-profile European auction that reflects the prestige, professionalism, and excitement of the iconic Big One in Oklahoma—where business and emotion run fast, and transparency leads the way.

📄 Nomination forms available online here
Contacts:
📞 Annalisa Pariali (TFY): +39 335 7529186 • annalisa.pariali@gmail.com

📞 Madeline Munns Parker (5 Star Equine Sales): +44 787 3717052 • info@5starequinesales.com