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jackie k
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 Posted - 11 Oct 2008 : 4:19:44 PM
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For the first time in ages I have been to a Horse Sale today.
It was in Carmarthen and was for registered Welsh Ponies and Cobs.
There were some lovely animals there and I only saw one which was a little underweight, but on the whole a nice bunch of horses.
What I did see alot of though, was colt foals going under the hammer for 10/20 guinneas - a couple of nice ridden mares - 180 guinneas, mares in foal (stud fee £150) sold for 142 guinneas...... it is obviously the philospophy of the sellers that it was better to sell than to keep through the winter. All these ponies were fully registered with the WPCS which costs about £20.00 I was told, so some didn't even cover their registration costs.
It was nice that a couple of Aliners bought some of the foals - I am sure they will add to this thread.....
Where is the breeding scene going if you can't even cover the registration fee, let alone the breeding fee?????
Jackie
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Havenbeech
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Wales
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Posted - 11 Oct 2008 : 5:03:55 PM
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I'm sure my new little lad will evoke some "choice" comments eh Jackie?
LOL
Still - i've got thick skin so i'll post him on here later and see what you make of him - he is definately a conversation piece!
& its a topic that could be perhaps a little close to home for some arabian peops! |
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jackie k
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Wales
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Posted - 11 Oct 2008 : 7:32:28 PM
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mmmmmm I think he will lol, but he is sweet and at least he has a lovely home with you.
I must say when I saw him the second time I wasn't so surprised
Again I say it was frightening to see the prices and yep the arabs, hunters and any breed could end up the same.....these ponies were from very reputable studs. |
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Delyth
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 11 Oct 2008 : 7:50:39 PM
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Well you are making me wonder about your new addition !!!
Glad I wasn't there to see it ..... I'm sure a couple would've been Derbyshire bound which wouldn't go down well !!!!!
The breeding game is a sad affair. I have some of the best young mares I think I've ever had and they are all empty. But they are all happy and they are all safe and I like looking at them !!!! |
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Judith S
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Wales
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Posted - 11 Oct 2008 : 8:28:29 PM
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Had thought to go today since is just 12 miles or so away - looked at the online catalogue & fancied many.....but went off car buying instead!
So what have you bought??!!!
Talked to next door neighbour yesterday & he was off down to Reading market with some of his shetland foals - get better prices apparently. He said that there are something like 250 foals already entered for the next Llanybydder sale......... He also mentioned that Mr Gray is out & about at the sales dealing/buying/selling lots under the name Brown |
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Havenbeech
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Wales
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Posted - 11 Oct 2008 : 8:59:01 PM
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this - believe it or not is a purebred section a colt (x registered obviously).
sabino & splash gone mad - both of which are present in the arabian LOL
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Edited by - Havenbeech on 11 Oct 2008 9:02:23 PM |
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Nedds71
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jackie k
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Posted - 11 Oct 2008 : 10:06:35 PM
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He looks settled already Jodie and he obviously has been well handled.
Delyth I had to sit on my hands all afternoon - could really have bought half a dozen home here...
I believe it is the WPCS annual sale at Builth this weekend - god knows what the prices will be there!!!!!
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Havenbeech
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Wales
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Posted - 11 Oct 2008 : 10:19:22 PM
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i dont know about the prices but i hear the alcohol is free flowing - hence i shall be there thurs - sun, i'm going to be sooooooooooo rough in work on monday! lol
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firstlady
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Wales
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Posted - 11 Oct 2008 : 10:21:58 PM
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Jackie it was lovely to see you today and looking fab 
my new addition has settled in very well and is an absolute little star am very very pleased with him |
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Havenbeech
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firstlady
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Posted - 11 Oct 2008 : 10:35:27 PM
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I brought home a sweet sec a colt Nantfforchog Aristocat (he was lot 15)
Was your lad lot 14 ??? he looks like he's settled in well,sure you'll have loads of fun with him |
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Judith S
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Wales
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Posted - 12 Oct 2008 : 6:27:48 PM
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WOW - he's stunning Good luck with him!
Debbie - will have to see your new purchase.....when we come to look at you know what
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joanna_piana
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Posted - 12 Oct 2008 : 6:55:52 PM
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| Ahh he is really cute |
      
Harthall Rashida RIP, Binley Ishara, Bouchan
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Havenbeech
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firstlady
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sarahlock
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England
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Posted - 12 Oct 2008 : 11:39:21 PM
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Isn`t he just so cute & unusual !  |
     
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Rozy Rider
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Oct 2008 : 12:15:56 AM
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| Havenbeech, So did you end up with the coloured, What a stunner & the one in the background...Sue |
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Havenbeech
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Wales
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Posted - 13 Oct 2008 : 07:05:14 AM
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All these descriptive words - stunner!!! Really??? LOL
Lets just call him unusual and see what happens in the spring?! ha ha
Nicknamed the ugly duckling - i'm guessing the swan is a loooooooooong way off if ever  |
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