What are some good studs for $1500 or less on stud fee? 

VF Firin Fun and YQH Frenchman Fly 

*VF Firin Fun stands in the panhandle of Florida. He's a stunning buckskin with size, balance, mind, and a gentle soul. I met Marshall in person. His kindness and gentleness stole my heart. Unfortunately, he was involved in an accident when he was young that caused long term hip problems. He's been roped on and is patterned, but cannot handle the physical demands of a performance career. Marshall's owners are fantastic people. They're super easy to work with. Marshall has a Facebook page (VF Firin Fun), or you can contact his owners, Wendy and Bard Monroe, on Facebook.

I have a 5 year old daughter of his that has an old soul. She's as kind and gentle as they come. I call her my sloth because she just walks around so slowly, dragging her toes and looking for love. But, once I'm on her she's completely different. She's incredibly hard working and athletic. I started this filly myself, and she's extremely forgiving and wants to please. I don't think she'd handle a heavy hand well.

*YQH Frenchman Fly stands in Tennessee. He's a beautiful grey with a performance record of his own. Fly is a maternal brother to Mulberry Canyon Moon. He's on Facebook, and has a flyer here on Barrel Horse World. His owners are super easy to work with, and he ships well. 

I owned a 3 year old out of him. He was insanely smooth and intelligent. We ended up selling him because my daughter's old gelding was chasing him so aggressively that someone was going to end up cut in our barbed wire fence, and at the time we weren't set up to easily separate. Goose went on to a performance home who love him! They've started him on the flag and the pattern, and seem to love him on both.

Both stallions are paid into a couple incentives, but I can't remember which off the top of my head.

I appreciate both stallions so much that I've put a deposit on a 2021 filly by Marshall, and have a mare checked in foal to Fly for 2022.

The thing I value most about my experiences with these studs' offspring is their mind. I am absolutely no trainer. My husband and I have a 4 year old daughter and a 2 month old son. Trainability and quietness mean most to us. I don't futurity, so incentives aren't a big deal to me. I just want a horse that is family friendly, balanced, kind, and athletic. So far, that's what we have found with both of these stallions. I'm sure there are others out there as well! Best of luck in your search!

Have you gone to the Stallions page, theres some really nice ones on there to choose from... I have a few on there that I would love to breed to if I were looking.

HP Dash Ta Fiesta - $1500.  

Yes! I've been starting to check those out on here. 

I didn't realize he was that cheap - good to know! Thanks! 

It's funny you mention Fly. I have a 3 year old by him that I like. I didn't raise her but bought her from Jessica (Fly's owner). I'd just kind of like to branch out a bit for this mare I'm breeding. I'll check out vf firin fun, thanks so much for all the helpful info! :)

Guys Easy Jet is running an early bird special in a month or so. Think his normal fee is $1500. His babies are starting to make a showing in futurities. Eligible for several incentives. 

Famous and Shameless 

very nice horse, enrolled in Breeders Challenge 

https://barrelhorseworld.com/Stallions?searchField=Famous+and+shameless&state=&pedigree=&zipcode=

Ooooooooo I really like him! I love how he's built. Thank you for the suggestion. :)

https://www.facebook.com/famousdashtavegas

https://www.performancehorsestallions.com/famous-dash-ta-vegas.html

He's handsome! He's built a lot like a gelding I used to own that i loved. 

He can flat get across the pen.  And then one of the owners 13 year old daughter has been riding him keeping him fit lately,  super mind on this young gun <3

That's awesome you have a Fly baby! I'm excited to hopefully get another on the ground next spring. Best of luck in your stallion search. There are so so many great ones to pick from!

Our Dry Fling or Our Fearless Fame. Located in Adrian Oregon, close ro Boise,, ID. Both stand at Outback Stallion Station. Both are gorgeous, own sons of  French Streak to Vegas and DTF out of solid performance mares, that are proven producers as well. Every baby I've seen is a looker and put together great and all want to work and be kind doing it. Both are in several incentives, including breeders challenge and VGBRA. Both ship well and have no issues getting a colt on the ground. 

Look up Our Performance Horses on FB.  Or each stud has its own FB page. 

Here is the site for Guys Easy Jet. His dam is a daughter of Easy Jet who is one of the most prolific barrel racing/racing sires. You won't get much closer to Easy Jet than he is.   I have two of his babies. One is at the colt starter now. They smart and athletic. 
https://www.hnhfarms.com/guys-easy-jet

Awesome! I'll check them both out. Thank you!!

https://stallionregisterdirectory.com/barrel-stallions/

I really like MP Sugarey, HP Dash Ta Fiesta, & Dashing Move Fame in that price range