Goresbridge Horse sales.

[Bri]

Just wondering whether it's worth a visit to the sport Horse Performance sales in September? How much do the horses tend to go for on average?
Thanks!

 

[Hattikins]

well i think its def worth a visit both of my current horses came from goresbridge originally just i got them from pros that were dabbling in dealing and had bought a few over there-i dont know how much they are going for though

 

[spaniel]

I printed off the catalogue for the full weeks sales and there are some very nice horses described. There doesnt seem to be anything on the Goresbridge site which indicates prices achieved at past sales which is annoying.

We were hoping to go over this year but sadly September is just too busy for us. However I might be able to get over for the October or November sale but obviously there wont be so many horses going through.

I think the september one has about 1800 listings!!!

Might be worth phoning Goresbridge and getting an average price???

 

[Bri]

Just been browsing through it now...and totally agree, some very nice sounding horses but no idea how much they'll go for!!!

I know it will obviously vary from animal to animal, but a rough guide would be useful, otherwise we'll go over there only to find everything is 2/3k over our budget!

Good idea spaniel, will call on monday! Unless you think they'd be around over the weekend?

 

[spaniel]

Its worth trying on the weekend, with so much going on in the build up to the sale there could well be someone sensible in the office.

 

[Bri]

Have sent an email, but will give them a call in the morning. Can PM you with the figure if you'd like?

 

[vicijp]

The monthly Goresbridge sales are the place to find bargains. I know people who have won 3 point to points with horses they have picked up there for £600. Not sure if it applies across the disciplines, think they are first Saturday of every month.

 

[ElleJS]

There are some very nice sounding horses. Again another one here who would love to know the average price! Am tempted to go and find out.....

 

[sillygillyhorse]

Turbobert has bought horses from Goresbridge before so she might be able to give you some guidelines on prices. Dont forget to factor in the haulage costs to get them home, think it is normally about £200.

 

[goeslikestink]

i brought my tb race horse from a dealer that went there for
1000 horses that dont make the racing go cheap mind you that was 4 yrs ago

 

[kayleigh_and_rocky]

I love that place, rocky came from there, you can get some brilliant horses there especially youngsters!!

 

[CastleMouse]

I've been to the performance sales a few times, and they have some fantastic horses, I'd recommend that you go!

And all horses are vetted prior to the auction

 

[miss_bird]

I went last year and the prices are varied depending on the animals. prices went from £1000 up to £20,000. The good thing about these sales is that you can go around the stables and look at any of the horses you are interested in, then there are 2 arena's that the horse are ridden in prior to the sales. Also another arena that you can try the horses out in yourself. It really is worth a visit, i will be going on friday, so hopefully see some of you there

 

[sherwood']

i got my boy form there last year- the best day ever !
well worht a trip- where else would u get hundreds of top irirhs horses going thro the ring in one place- fantastic. Prices vary from good bargains to top prices. we r taking a lovely 4 yr old mare down to sell on saturday so i am hoping that selling will be as good a day out as buying!! well worth a trip!

 

[severnmiles]

The sport horse sales have gone quite crazy price wise but the TB sale is still very reasonable! You can often find better at Malvern or privately in England for the same money as at Goresbridge and Cavan performance sales.

Transporter wise you won't find anything less that £180-£200 and if you only bought one horse it will be more like £250.00. But sometimes they come back with snivels or coughs

Taking your own trailer is over £450.00 though