Equine Auctions

[horserider26]

So basically I've desided to take a bit of a risk with getting my next horse, instead of buying one through adds I am going to get one at the auctions. Or more specifically the meat market, a few years ago a friend got a 2 yo cob who had been breed for the meat market and he is now an amazing little horse. Obviously I have no idea what a horse from here will end up like, and this could end up being a massive disaster but I'm determined to give it a go. My friend got hers from a place called Pannel? (think its somewhere in yorkshire, not 100% sure). So basically has anyone any experience with these markets, & can anyone point me in the direct of other markets & where they are/websites/etc.

I suspect people will think I'm either mad, or hopeing to get a good horse on the cheap - I AM NOT, I know what I am in for after helping my friend with her boy.

So thankx for any help x

 

[martlin]

Melton Mowbray? First Saturday every month, twice a month through the summer.
http://www.meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk/horse-a-tack

 

[horserider26]

Thankx, anyone know of any others?

 

[AndreaB71]

Thankx, anyone know of any others?

Beeston in Cheshire. Second and third Wednesday of the month

 

[horserider26]

Can't believe I've never heard of Beeston its only 1/2 hour from my yard

 

[Silent Knight]

Can't believe I've never heard of Beeston its only 1/2 hour from my yard

I bought a gorgeous shire mare from Beeston last week

 

[Fuzznugget]

Brightwells has some different ones, depending on what you're after.

 

[horserider26]

Excellent, think I'm going to have to sort out an extra stable soon - probably head over to one of them next month.

 

[horserider26]

+ I'm particularly interested in cobs & anything heavy with a load of mane/tail/feathers really

 

[YorksG]

York sales, one Friday every month, not sure which. Pannal shut many years ago, there is a housing estate in the site now.

 

[horserider26]

excellent, thankx so far anymore would be fab

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Holmfirth every Saturday.

 

[Ellies_mum2]

+ I'm particularly interested in cobs & anything heavy with a load of mane/tail/feathers really

The Henley sale has moved to Stoneleigh and is held on the 1st Saturday of the month. This month however there is a Gypsy cob sale on 23rd so this might be worth a look for you

 

[horserider26]

Thanks for the gypsy cob sale definitely going to look into that one.

 

[Ladybird]

Derby, 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month

 

[horserider26]

Thankx

 

[Magicmadge]

York is this Friday and the catalouge is on line now. You will need to register to log in and see it. I've had a quick look and there seems to be a few interesting horses depending on age and height you want. I have bought from there before, impulse, buys mostly!!!!!!

 

[horserider26]

Can't make York this week + no stables are free until end of the month

 

[horserider26]

Anyone know where & when Beeston is?

 

[martlin]

http://www.wrightmanley.co.uk/agricultural-livestock/equine/catalogues.asp

 

[horserider26]

Thankx haven't been able to find it anywhere

 

[In The Real World]

Hi there

Please please be buyer beware at these sales - I have been going to Melton for the last 12 months and I can confirm (no names as I dont want my knee caps removing) that there are a couple of very unscrupulous dealers there who have bits of kids riding horses round in the ring and I no 100% that two of the horses I have seen this summer had been given away only days before to these people....the dealers (posing as a person willing to give a horse a companion home)

One horse was advertised on preloved a stunning warmblood called Joe and the other a lovely little black fell mare who was on freeads!

I bought a lovely youngster from a sale a few weeks back - bred in the purple but I spoke to the seller who was also the breeder.......so I took a chance as he was only 12months old.

Insist on checking the passport before considering bidding - Ive really had my eyes opened as to what these people will do to make a few quid.