Brecon sales Saturday

Just had a look at the feed, 20 cobs with foals going through from the same seller. Who buys them?? I guess the money is made by buying them when foals and chucking them in a field to breed, then selling on. The mares presumably just keep breeding/getting sold until they can't do it anymore. How very sad :(

I see lot 76 went for £8500, does anyone know what that was?
 
EDIT - NOT THIS ONE!!

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BELLE
9-Year-Old Power Blade x Warmblood Mare 16.2hh.
Easy going, sweet natured mare. Loves fuss and is very polite in and out of the stable. Stands quiet to be clipped, brushed, bathed and shod. Travels well and hacks out alone or in company, first or last. Belle has done fun rides, XC, and showjumping competitively up to 90cm with scope for more. Belle has had a year off work where she produced a beautiful foal, and is now back in light - medium work.
 
THIS ONE

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DEVON
6-Year-Old Buckskin Mare, approx. 16.1hh.
Sire: Coolfin Dynamite
Dam: Glebe Lady
An extremely kind and attractive mare that is the first one to the gate for attention. She schools nicely on the flat and has a fair jump. She has been schooled over coloured and cross-country fences and also competed in unaffiliated dressage competitions. She found a place out hunting last season with the Carmarthenshire Hunt, has been on numerous fun rides and is a great example of a true allrounder.

Looks very nice in the photos!
 
greasedweasel said:
THIS ONE

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DEVON
6-Year-Old Buckskin Mare, approx. 16.1hh.
Sire: Coolfin Dynamite
Dam: Glebe Lady
An extremely kind and attractive mare that is the first one to the gate for attention. She schools nicely on the flat and has a fair jump. She has been schooled over coloured and cross-country fences and also competed in unaffiliated dressage competitions. She found a place out hunting last season with the Carmarthenshire Hunt, has been on numerous fun rides and is a great example of a true allrounder.

Looks very nice in the photos!
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Is there somewhere I can see what particular lots made? Interested in lot 266...
 
I really don't know much about horse auctions, but I assume most horses are being sold through dealers? Because how could anyone who cares about the future of their horse, sell them to just anyone? The person who buys your horse could be horrible. Thankfully I have never had to sell any of my horses, but if in that position I would seriously vet the buyer to make sure they had suitable living conditions for the horse and weren't cruel or abusive.

I watched a bit of the livestream yesterday, why were there four men just standing in the ring against the railings? One of them bailed when things go a bit hairy with one horse. Given the tiny size of the ring, it seemed dangerous to be that close to the rear ends of multiple stressed horses...
 
Miss_Millie said:
I really don't know much about horse auctions, but I assume most horses are being sold through dealers? Because how could anyone who cares about the future of their horse, sell them to just anyone? The person who buys your horse could be horrible. Thankfully I have never had to sell any of my horses, but if in that position I would seriously vet the buyer to make sure they had suitable living conditions for the horse and weren't cruel or abusive.

I watched a bit of the livestream yesterday, why were there four men just standing in the ring against the railings? One of them bailed when things go a bit hairy with one horse. Given the tiny size of the ring, it seemed dangerous to be that close to the rear ends of multiple stressed horses...
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I thought the ring was too small and overcrowded too. All those people didn't need to be there.

My pony went through the sales. I didn't buy her from there, but a friend did. She also sells there and does so because it avoids the bother of time wasters etc, when selling privately. I don't think you can ever be sure you aren't selling to a horrible person even if you do sell privately. They may well sell on to somebody awful even if they are ok. The only way to guarantee a horses future is to either not sell at all, or PTS. All sellers can really do is give the horse the best chance by making sure it's worth as much as possible by being healthy and well mannered.
 
Miss_Millie said:
I really don't know much about horse auctions, but I assume most horses are being sold through dealers? Because how could anyone who cares about the future of their horse, sell them to just anyone? The person who buys your horse could be horrible. Thankfully I have never had to sell any of my horses, but if in that position I would seriously vet the buyer to make sure they had suitable living conditions for the horse and weren't cruel or abusive.

I watched a bit of the livestream yesterday, why were there four men just standing in the ring against the railings? One of them bailed when things go a bit hairy with one horse. Given the tiny size of the ring, it seemed dangerous to be that close to the rear ends of multiple stressed horses...
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Selling at this kind of sale is well established and actually safe and well organised. There is a vet on site - basic settings can be done and any welfare issues dealt with. The condition of horses at sale really has to be reasonable. The sale in Brecon attracts all sorts of sellers: individuals, breeders, dealers. My experience is that many individuals selling their horse absolutely do want a good home but a private sale is no guarantee of that any more than a sale. On the whole it isn't particularly stressful for the horses tbh and the sales handlers are experienced with young/nervous horses. The Brecon sale has attracted some good quality horses and buyers lately. The horses that cannot be presented at a sale are more of a worry tbh: unsound or without a warranted temperament or disclosed issues. It's certainly not how I would choose to sell but I understand how people want a straightforward sale without the endless time and hassle that private sales can bring and without any guarantee of security for your horse. There is no sale, private or auction that can be 100 per cent guaranteed for a horse.
 
palo1 said:
Selling at this kind of sale is well established and actually safe and well organised. There is a vet on site - basic settings can be done and any welfare issues dealt with. The condition of horses at sale really has to be reasonable. The sale in Brecon attracts all sorts of sellers: individuals, breeders, dealers. My experience is that many individuals selling their horse absolutely do want a good home but a private sale is no guarantee of that any more than a sale. On the whole it isn't particularly stressful for the horses tbh and the sales handlers are experienced with young/nervous horses. The Brecon sale has attracted some good quality horses and buyers lately. The horses that cannot be presented at a sale are more of a worry tbh: unsound or without a warranted temperament or disclosed issues. It's certainly not how I would choose to sell but I understand how people want a straightforward sale without the endless time and hassle that private sales can bring and without any guarantee of security for your horse. There is no sale, private or auction that can be 100 per cent guaranteed for a horse.
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Thank you for explaining. Are there any guarantees health-wise for buyers? Buying privately, most people would have a horse at least 2 stage vetted. What if you bought a horse with something severe like kissing spines and it was not disclosed?
 
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