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Dunit On The Range (photo by Bruce Browarny)

The prestigious 2009 World Championship Sale managed by Professional Auction Service, Inc., was held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on November 16, 2009. The Canadian Quarter Horse Association (CQHA) is pleased to recognize Rinzema Quarter Horses of Keene, Ontario, who bred and consigned one of the highest selling horses in the sale. The auction service’s official results report the 2010 total sale prices at $1,492,200, averaging $5,311 on 281 lots sold, up 10% over the 2008 average. (All prices are quoted in US currency).

Dunit On The Range, consigned by Bill Rinzema, topped the performance horse section at $41,500 and was purchased by Gail Beaver Torsell of Centre Hall, PA. The yearling red roan stallion is sired by Open Range and out of Emerald Selection, by Selection So Simple. Emerald Selection is a 2001 red dun mare who earned 70 AQHA Western Pleasure points. Continue Reading »

The Actual Average for the Western Bloodstock’s 10th Annual NCHA Futurity Sale on December 8 thru 13, 2009 at $13,260 was only down slightly from the 2008 average of $13,688 . The fact that this year’s average is still the 2nd lowest average of the past 10 years makes me think  there were still some excellent buying opportunities at this year’s sale.

Out of 974 lots offered, 778 sold. That makes 80% completed sales.

More stats at NCHA Futurity Sales

Just a note to let you know how the Canadian Classic Sale went on October 31. We had 58 horses catalogued with 54 going through the ring and selling for a total sale average of $3739. High seller was Lot #8, Smalltown Zip, a 2001 mare finished as a barrel horse. She was consigned by Gaugler QH and sold to Jamie McIldoon of Vermilion for $10400. Reserve high seller and high selling gelding was Lot #9, Harlans Peppy Jac, a 2003 gelding that had a lot of pasture experience and a solid heading horse. He was consigned by Rafter H Livestock and sold to Irvine Carson, Maidstone, SK for $10000. Continue Reading »

Wild Deuce was excited hosting their 5th Annual Working Mountain Horse Competition and Sale. Sept. 25 – 27, 2009. Owners Brenda Winder and Terri and Chuck McKinney brought the best of their horses from their Camp, in the Foothills of the Rockies, 85 km. SW of Rocky Mountain House – along with Select Consignors. They offered their best of the best, versatile and capable of going anywhere from a mountain trail to the show ring.

High selling horse was Lot 9, Peso, consigned by Wild Deuce who sold at $8,600. Continue Reading »

It was a resounding success for the 1st Annual Peace River Area Quarter Horse Association Stallion Service Auction and Select Horse Sale, held at the Lakota Centre Da wson Creek, B.C.

Friday nite April 10th started off with an informal preview & cheese social.  Thanks to Gay and Linda Lewis, cattle was supplied and those wishing to could demonstrate their horse’s team roping or cutting abilities.  This was well attended and a wonderful opportunity for prospective buyers to view the horses and talk to the owners.  Continue Reading »

TWO CANADIAN BREEDERS TOP CONSIGNORS AT 2008 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SALE The prestigious 2008 World Championship Sale was managed by Professional Auction Service, Inc., and held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from November 15-16, 2008. The Canadian Quarter Horse Association (CQHA) is proud to recognize and heartily congratulates the following Canadian breeders who consigned the overall high selling horse; and the overall second high selling horse. The auction service’s official results report the 2008 total sale prices at $1,331,300, averaging $4,755. on 280 lots sold. (All prices are quoted in US currency). Continue Reading »

TWO CANADIAN BREEDERS TOP CONSIGNORS AT 2008 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SALE

The prestigious 2008 World Championship Sale was managed by Professional Auction Service, Inc., and held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from November 15-16, 2008. The Canadian Quarter Horse Association (CQHA) is proud to recognize and heartily congratulates the following Canadian breeders who consigned the overall high selling horse; and the overall second high selling horse. The auction service’s official results report the 2008 total sale prices at $1,331,300, averaging $4,755. on 280 lots sold. (All prices are quoted in US currency). Continue Reading »

I keep reading articles saying there is a big problem with unwanted horses and not enough homes to adopt them. Most articles even say that this includes not only the sick and unsound but also horses that are perfectly rideable.

Recently we got a wanted ad posted by a horseperson with a very nice home for a rideable horse who is even willing to pay a modest price for the rescued horse. She knows the cost to keep a horse, even has a large property with some other horses (retired and not sound) that she is caring for. She has a budget and doesn’t want to spend so much that she cannot afford to give it the care it needs. The only responses this person gets is for horses that require medicating with expensive meds to keep them comfortable enough to not be put down or for horses in the $4000 to $10,000.  Continue Reading »

Here are the results for the CWA Canada Premier Select Ranch Horse Competition and Sale.

Fri, Nov 28, 2008 – Sat, Nov 29, 2008
Brant Centre, IPSCO Place, Regina, SK.

Sale results

Competition results

I received an inquiry today that reads:

“I am looking to rescue a couple of horses from the feedlot buyers.  What type of auction do I need to go to?  I am looking for young horses to ride, training is not important”.

I would suppose that knowing the location of the person making the request would help us make suggestions as I doubt one would have to travel too far to find a couple of horses that need rescuing. Maybe some folks reading this will have some good ideas? I would think most of them end up in the local auction sales? Perhaps there are feedlots that let you go through and pick out ones to buy? Sounds like this is an opportunity for a few youngsters to find a good home. There is a “comment” link below where you can discuss your suggestions. Continue Reading »