Buoyant June Sale at Cavan Equestrian Centre
Lot 44 – €4,200
Cavan Equestrian Centre’s Performance Horse & Pony sale on Tuesday 16th June saw a very lively sale and with a definite rise upward in demand which is surely a welcome picture for the future!
Many overseas buyers including Sweden, Belgium, France, England and Scotland along with the many home grown buyers from North and South helped to achieve a fantastic 77% clearance. Many regular buyers were in attendance and it was encouraging to see the many new visitors who all had an enjoyable experience.
The top priced ponies over the two days were as follows:
| Lot No. |
Description |
Sire |
Price |
|
44 |
4 Year Old, Dun Mare, 148cms | Shadows Dun |
4200 |
|
36 |
5 Year old, Grey Mare, 148cms | Mirahs Oyster Bandit |
4000 |
|
16A |
6 Year Old, Grey Gelding, 148cms |
3400 |
|
|
27A |
5 Year Old, Dun Gelding, 148cms | Coral Bambi |
3000 |
|
19 |
7 Year Old, Black Gelding, 148cms |
2800 |
|
|
38 |
5 Year Old, Grey Gelding, 148cms |
2800 |
The top priced horses over the two days were as follows:
| Lot No. |
Description |
Sire |
Price |
|
120 |
4 Year Old, Grey Gelding, 168cms | OBOS Qualiuty |
7000 |
|
71 |
7 Year old, Bay Mare, 168cms | Fellin de Beneville |
5600 |
|
136 |
4 Year old, Bay Gelding, 168cms |
5000 |
|
|
101 |
5 Year old, Bay Gelding, 162cms |
4750 |
|
|
50 |
11 Year Old, Brown Gelding, 167cms | VDL Arkansas |
4600 |
|
134A |
4 Year old, Grey Mare, 166cms | Mermus R |
4600 |
The very practical and useful bonus of a half tonne of Horse Feed which is sponsored by GAIN which is highly regarded by horse and pony owners alike went to Kennedy Brothers Sporthorses, Co. Limerick for the highest priced horse and Brian Morgan, Co. Clare for the highest priced pony.
Cavan Horse Sales next sale is in August which is an International Performance and Premier 3 Year Old Sale. Premier 3 Year Olds at this sale will have been selected at Viewing Days on Tuesday 14th and Tuesday 21st July – all Viewing Days are in Cavan Equestrian Centre at 11am and entries are on the day – you can book your place online at www.cavanequestrian.com from 1st July. The Premier 3YO Sale will take place on Thursday 20th August and the Performance Horse & Pony Sale will be on Tuesday 18th & Wednesday 19th August. This is the twelfth year of this event which has now become a highlight in the calendar of all 3 year old owners and has become an event not to be missed. It has become a one stop shop for eventers and showjumpers to find vendors with a potential top 3 year old with the potential to become extremely successful! For more information contact 049 4332017 or visit www.cavanequestrian.com.
