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I generally aim for about 25% breeders and 75% showers. My sweet spot for high earners has been a PT between 10-11 (usually my second gens) or above 12.5. Here is a link showing my horses by earnings this year for reference.

https://mesa.huntandjump.com/adv_search.php?runsearch=go&jump=0&f_adv=earnings&foundation=0&owner=557&56=0&57=0&58=0&59=0&60=0&61=0

I would definitely start by whittling down your breeding herd. Keeping in mind that ExPro's don't always make the best show horses because they are exceptional producers, not exceptional performers and their PT scores are variable. I personally don't like to spay rank specials or red papered foundies that have unique genes because they can potentially sell for more as breeders than what they would make you showing. Maybe try listing some for sale instead of spaying if they are unpointed.

Once you're in a good place with your existing horses you can look to grow. Pasture breeding lined horses is cheaper than creating foundations and usually leads to higher earners, so that's my recommendation for growing a show herd. ExPerfs would be my suggestion if you do want to create - that or buying other new players pointed foundies!