Fall Classic Breeders Sale By Teresa van Bryce Photos courtesy of Nollind van Bryce
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he Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders’ Association (CWHBA) Alberta Chapter held its 20th annual Fall Classic Breeders’ Sale on September 27-28 at the Olds Agricultural Society in Olds, AB. The Sale saw highs from the past few years; the average of the performance horse section improved and the high-selling horse was Carousel’s Flamboyant, sold for $35,000 to Tess Novacek of Rocky Mountain House, AB. Bred by Carousel Ridge and expertly shown by Shauna Cook, this lovely son of Beaulieu’s Conquest received the highselling cooler from Victory Tack Shop. Three-year-old Suri KW, bred by Sheri Dumonceaux and consigned by Bernie and Doreen Kulcsar of Key Warmbloods, sold for $27,500 to Shadow Ridge Stables of Ladner. This lovely daughter of Sir Gregory was capably trained and presented by Jenneke Hoogendoorn. High-selling two-year-old was Elegance, bred by Dr. Heather Smith-Oberten and the Sparks Innovations cooler went to repeat purchaser Rosemary Church of Calgary. The West Hills Veterinary high-selling cooler for Broodmare/Weanling/Yearling was presented to broodmare Del Carmen, bred by Shauna Cook and presented to thrilled new owner Courtney Kremeniuk of Madden, AB. The 3-Bars competition, sponsored by Horse Sport Magazine, was hotly contested and eventually won by Errigal, ridden by Tannis Skinner and owned by Malcolm Campbell. Equusure Insurance and Dudley’s Outdoor Escape sponsored the balance of the gala evening which featured a superior dressage demonstration by Sheri Dumonceaux and her student Joanna McCarthy; a stallion showcase that included Calidostar, Tacorde, Zeno CWB, and Sovereign Hit; and, a highlight of the evening, a vaulting demonstration by the Razzle Dazzle Vaulting Club of Olds which featured members of the 2014 World Equestrian Games Canadian team. The sale saw an overall mild increase in average to $8,850. The performance horse average improved to $12,979 from $10,330 in 2013; however, the two-year-old average experienced a dip to $4,641. The consignors brought a great product well-presented and the sale has continued to be an advantageous venue for buyers who attend.
High selling Two-Year-Old – Elegance
High selling Performance Horse – Carousel’s Flamboyant
3-Bars Winner Tannis Skinner and Errigal
HCBC 2010 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
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