what happens at a horse sale?

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always wanted to go to a horse sale just for the experience, what is it actually like?? do people just take a horse box and drive away wi a horse or pony?? can anyone explain?
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Well, yes, that's what happens at the New Forest pony sales at Beaulieu Road. At the fall of the hammer the pony is yours, you pay your money and take it away. It seems to be the same if you buy an incredibly expensive TB at Tattersall's too (the surroundings are just a bit classier!). If you want any sort of vet checks etc you get those done before you bid.
 
Yep thats right, some are better than others in the sense that you can see the horse work and sometimes even try it, and have transport services.
 
All very quick which is part of the appeal for many buyers - and sellers. Quick decisions needed though and snap judgements. It's not the first time I've bought in Ireland and by the time the horse reached home and came out of the lorry I've wondered what I've done...!
 
i hav always been given the impression that the horses an ponies sold there are like scrawny etc, ( at general horse sales) has anyone bought like a ridden pony from a sale?? lol just so curious
 
my pony came from the sales , her new owners brought her on for a year, then i bought her, 7 years on still got her, turned out 2 b a cracking sjer. i think she looked like a scarwny skinny hairy common pony and they got her for next 2 nothing but v experiencd ppl - she is gorgeous now!!i wouldnt buy from the sales as not exp enough to know a wat i shud b looking for, but if u r v exp , there are some real bargains to be found. but still taking a big chance
 
Things may have changed as it's been a few years since I've bought at one. At Hereford sales last time I went, basically, you bid, you win, you take home. Normally you have an hour after the sale to have an on site vet to have a look at him to tell you his true age & if he feels there is anything majorly wrong with your purchase. If there is you can return the horse/pony & have your money back. You do have to pay for this check.
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there was a tv programme on about this very subject last night in fact! bbc 1 - inside (and) out - hoping its online. the one featured was about coloured ponies predominantly.
 
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