Fair Play wrote:Rachel Alexandra wrote:karenkarenn wrote:Hello everyone!
Im back from california. Is everyone advised out on sales? I know I know but Im not too sure if I should start a new topic on horses at the sale. I saw a few horses that I liked, they were alert but lost it while coming out of the stall. If anyones out there that can talk about horses at sales, can you give me a sign?
Karen
"they were alert but lost it while coming out of the stall"
Are you looking for a trail horse or a race horse?
I was thinking the same thing.
They are yearlings that someone is likely losing their shirt on. I would not be deterred if they don't seem as "broke" as usual. Some places charge $200 per day at the sale, and $50 or more per day at the farm for prep. I am sure a few breeders cheaped out there. That can be fixed in no time. (We have sold horses before at Maryland where 100% of the money went to the sales company and agent. Live and learn.)
Not to mention they are thoroughbreds. Hot bloods. It's bred into them and it doesn't take much to set some off.