The 15th annual Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association (CWHBA) Fall Classic Breeders’ Sale has been in operation for 15 consecutive years, making it the longest running Warmblood sale on the continent. Scheduled for October 10-11, 2009, in Olds, Alberta, the Fall Classic Breeders’ Sale is styled in the European tradition, turning a horse sale into a gala event. Add to this some good old fashioned Alberta hospitality and you have a weekend with something for everyone.
All of the selected 68 sale horses are demonstrated in-hand or through the jumping chute and/or under saddle, depending on age and training, on both Saturday and Sunday. Buyers are invited to try out any of the horses they are interested in, more than once if required, view x-rays and/or health records and even arrange a full pre-purchase exam with one of the on-site veterinarians. All horses in the sale are trotted for an inspection committee, required to have vaccinations and Coggins tests, and have x-rays on file if they are in the Performance Horse category of the sale.
More than just a sale, Saturday features a gala evening of discipline demonstrations, awards and a 3-bars jumping competition. Sale goers can make an evening of it by booking a ringside table for the gala and enjoying a glass of wine with friends while taking in the festivities. A number of businesses are on-hand throughout the weekend offering shopping opportunities for equine-related and other products and services.
Over its 15-year history, the sale has seen horses sold into every discipline, with many success stories in every arena. The majority have gone to amateur owners and juniors, providing many years of soundness, enjoyment and successes for their riders. A number go to professionals in the horse industry including past Olympians from each of the Olympic disciplines.
There are many shining stars in the Fall Classic Sale alumni but, to name a few…
ULLYSES PR (INDOCTRO x FERRO), now competing as Julio, went through the ring as a 4 year old at the 2005 sale and was purchased by Hans and Katrina van den Bosch of Olds, Alberta. Julio is currently competing successfully at Spruce Meadows in the 1.20m.
TRAVOLTA (FERRO x LANDWIND II) was part of the 2003 catalogue and sold to Joni Lynn Peters of Armstrong, BC. Travolta is currently showing Prix St. George and has been named to the Dressage Canada Team long list. He recently won the FEI Advanced Freestyle classes in Burbank and Del Mar, California.
BLIND DATE (BEAU SOLEIL x ARKANSAS) sold to a Swiss rider in 2007 and is now a competitive eventer in Switzerland.
The Fall Classic Breeder’s Sale will be held in Olds, Alberta on the weekend of October 10-11, 2009. Internet and telephone bidding are available. For more information visit the web site at www.fallclassicsale.com or contact the sale office at [email protected] or (403) 420-5949.
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