Kingman Alberta was the place to be for horse enthusiasts, this past weekend, Sept. 28-30/2007. Brenda Winder and Terri and Chuck McKinney of Wild Deuce Retreats & Outfitting Hosted Canada’s Only, 3rd Annual Working Mountain Horse Competition and Sale.

Saturday saw 21 Competitors, ranging in age from 12 to 83 vie for the 1st place prize of $1000. 5 Wild Deuce horses also completed the course, judged by Brian Burrington, Will Pattison and Kam MacGregor for a score only. Champion of the Open Competition was 12 year old Pam Didier, Reserve Champion went to last years winner, Ken McKinney of Iron River Alberta. Clay Braithwaite of Locorey, Alberta won 3rd place, while Wild Deuce’s entry of Echo scored 199 of 200 possible points. Places were paid out to 6th.

Buyers and Sellers alike were very pleased with the Sale on Sunday. 13 very well broke horses and 2 excellent Miniature ponies sold for a whopping $80,700.00.

High selling honors went to Echo, a 6 yr. old Grade, Paint Mare, who sold for $10,750.00.

Rounding out the top 5 sold were:

  • Can Boldly Go, 9 yr. old Warmblood Mare - $10,500.00
  • L’ll Clifford, 7 yr. old WMHA mini - $10,000.00
  • MM Perfect Dun, 5 yr. old AQHA gelding - $7,750.00
  • Elmer, 7 yr. old Red Roan Grade - $6,250.00.

10 consignment horses and 5 Wild Deuce trained horses were sold to a very appreciative crowd, that showed by their purchases, that they truly did value a well trained horse, with the overall average being $5,380.00. This 3rd event hosted by Wild Deuce increased the average price paid for a horse by 105% over last years event.

Spectators, Competitors and Guest Consignors agreed that this Competition and Sale is one of a kind, that truly gives prospective buyers the opportunity to see exactly what they are buying.

A successful Silent Auction raised $2,263.00 for S.T.A.R.S., a Trade Show featured a variety of businesses and information booths. An equine demonstration ring provided hands on education.

Wild Deuce Retreats and Outfittng will be hosting their 4th Working Mountain Horse Competition and Sale September 26 - 28, 2008. For more information, visit www.wilddeuce.com

Lillian Maughan Competition and Sale Administrator 780-963-4993