Goresbridge/Cavan Performance Hoe Sales : anyone bought from either?

[no_no_nanette]

My current ISH mare was originally bought as an unbroken 3 year old from Goresbridge to event, and was doing well as a 7 and 8 year old until she tore a tendon. (Is now in foal to Caretino Glory) I really like Irish horses, and we are thinking of buying our next young horse to bring on, with the plan to event, from Goresbridge/Cavan. (Probably looking at rising 4/5 year olds ...) Does anyone have experience of having done this? Any tips? Does and don'ts? Would be very grateful for any thoughts or advice. Thanks all!

 

[no_no_nanette]

Sorry, folks! This should obviously be "Horse Sales" not "Hoe Sales"!!!!

 

[kayleigh_and_rocky]

Lol didnt even notice that typo, amusing though lol Rocky my 5year old came from Goresbridge as a 3yo, but i didnt buy him direct , i bought him from a dealer who bought him there. All the horses from his breeders yard go there, this september saw his full brother who i desperately wanted! I think goresbridge is one of the better ones but i havnt any tips for you sorry x

 

[CastleMouse]

They are both great sales, and well worth buying from

Ben Along Time (ridden by Clayton Fredericks) came from Goresbridge

 

[seaofdreams]

My mare went through caven as a 7yr old last april i brought her 2 weeks later and *touches wood* she has been perfect!!! she was the highest priced mare to come to england in her sale

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i would like to take this oppertunity to say thanks to mum & dad for loaning me the money !!

and Lottie went through Goresbridge 6years ago and even though she had a hidden injury they wouldn't have known that and for the short time we had together she was also perfect.

 

[4whitesocks]

I have sold at Goresbridge (god that was nervewracking) but never bought (though I do know lots of people who have)
IMO the best or safest to buy at the sales are young horses so no-one can claim they've done anything they haven't or are anything other than green...some great horses have come through Goresbridge over the years you can get the catalogue on-line (just google Goresbridge probabaly best bet)

 

[SillyMare]

Yes. My sister and I have had 4 three year olds between us over the last 5 or 6 years.

All have been good - have done what we expected them to do - no nasty surprises when they came home.

Would definitely recommend the Gorsebridge Performance Sale - horses are sensibly priced and you get to see them worked and jumped before they go into the ring. All horses also come with a full 5 stage vetting and you have the option of taking a blood test.

Most recent purchase was Lexi as a 3 year old in 2004 (see competition riders section for forum - BCA report and photos).