Ascot Bloodsales etiquette

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Am thinking of going to the sales, only been to local sales and am curious to see how much the youngsters go for and poss to look for a project for myself. Has anyone else been and isthe sales etiquette any different here. Also what are the chances of picking up a nice youngster for reasonable money?
 
Sales etiquette just the same,you do have to be careful what you buy,unless you are very knowledgable l would take someone with you,you can pick up a nice horse there but there is alot of c##p there as well,especially ones that have had injuries 'patched' up enough to possibly not be noticed.l have been and bought several times at the end of the day if its not what you want you can always take it back to the next sale??
 
Thanks for that, although ive had horses all my life Im well aware of what goes on so I would probably look to take someone with me. Any advice on what I should look for?
 
Horses that have been swam.
Horses that have been 'roughed off', only have front shoes on, but suspect nail holes in the hinds. Or horses with no shoes - they are not just 'a bit footsore'.
Do a basic health check on everything;
Eyes, gums, trot up, walk backwards, spin round each way, sinuses, teeth, back, legs.
Check especially for squidgy knees and hocks.
 
Quick question - horses that have been swam (how do you tell??) That might sound really silly but unless the seller tells you or the horse goes into the ring dripping wet
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how do you know?
Is it something a seller might to you in order to convince you said horse is fit enough to go out and work immediately?
 
A tendon injury/dodgy knees will disappear if the leg has been injected and the horse swam for 3 weeks.
You will be able to tell by the coat being all stary, and the neck will be muscled slightly strangely.
They will never tell you if the horse has been swimming, although you may be able to catch out the odd young girl if you ask 'is it good at swimming?'
As a general rule you should never ask the sellers anything, everything you need to know will be in front of you or in the form.
 
blimey, sounds like a minefield....So to summarise, dont buy a gelding in speedos and goggles!!!? and look for something that moves like a tortoise
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Thanks for the tips guys x
 
and as with all auction situations - set a budget maximum and stick to it - don't get carried away by the bidding atmosphere
 
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Good advice.
Also, dont lose out on the ones you want then bid on horses you didn't quite like because you can afford them.
I will be there on Tues if you want to 'hook up'.
 
Try and watch how the horse behaves in its box before you it out. If the horse is getting very stressed in its box, I'd walk away. And really be strict with yourself re age etc. If the decent youngsters are going for too much it can be tempted to see one of the older horses and think you can take a chance on it. If you dont want an older horse/smaller horse/mare whatever, then dont even look.
 
I found this soooo funny, i have'nt stoped laughing yet..brill post xx
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[/ QUOTE ] Horses that have been swam.
Horses that have been 'roughed off', only have front shoes on, but suspect nail holes in the hinds. Or horses with no shoes - they are not just 'a bit footsore'.
Do a basic health check on everything;
Eyes, gums, trot up, walk backwards, spin round each way, sinuses, teeth, back, legs.
Check especially for squidgy knees and hocks.
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[/ QUOTE ] blimey, sounds like a minefield....So to summarise, dont buy a gelding in speedos and goggles!!!? and look for something that moves like a tortoise
Thanks for the tips guys x
 
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