Canadian Sport Horse Association Select Sale

The celebrities of equestrian sport have descended upon Creekside Farm in Calgary, Alberta for the inaugural Canadian Sport Horse Association Select Sale

September 6, 2012

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you're listening to an article from horse sport.com. canadian sport horse association select sale. the future celebrities of equestrian sport have descended upon creekside farm in calgary, alberta for the inaugural canadian sport horse association (csha) select sale, to be held september 10th, 2012. showcasing the world’s best bloodlines, the chsa select sale features 13 expert selected, sport-horse prospects and one very special donkey. described as “the haute couture event of breeding,” each of the featured horses at this fashion-show inspired auction was hand picked by a committee of widely respected industry experts. “the quality is exceptional,” says renowned horseman and selection committee member bob henselwood. “there are individuals here that are every bit as good as any horse you could find in a european auction for young horses.”. ranging from three to eight years of age, select sale horses were chosen for their exceptional bloodlines and competitive suitability in the sport disciplines of hunter, jumper, dressage, or eventing. this “designer” collection will stomp the auction catwalk on september 10th. advertisement scroll to continue with content csha select sale highlights. “celebrity” bloodlines. with international “a list” sires—cornet obolensky, ikoon, escudo, comic hilltop, portland l, vdl arctic, carthago sun i, calimero, calvados, cruising, corland, good times, and more—csha select sale horses represent a veritable who’s who in modern breeding. conveniently assembled at alberta’s picturesque creekside farm, all 13 horses are available for viewing and try outs the entire week leading up to the live auction. to book an appointment, email cshaselectsale@gmail.com. industry expert janko van de lageweg. the csha is proud to present janko van de lageweg of vdl stud in the netherlands! an industry leader in sport horse breeding, vdl stud is home to such celebrity stock as jus de pommes (a double olympic gold medalist); nimmerdor (kwpn stallion of the century 2000); indoctro (#1 ranked by holstein studbook); and many more. listen as janko shares his encyclopedic knowledge of pedigrees and a lifetime of expertise in breeding, handling, and showing top international horses in this can’t-miss presentation. the little donkey with big potential. ‘angus’ is a show quality miniature donkey with big potential. the circle c-bred chocolategelding was generously donated to the csha select sale by national bank financial edmonton. all proceeds from the sale of angus will benefit calgary’s cerebral palsy association and its’ adaptive bike clinic, providing customized bikes to special needs children. take angus home or give him a forever home, free of charge, at creekside farm. spruce meadows masters’ breeds of the world. with over $2 million in prize money, the prestigious spruce meadows’ masters tournament is one of the richest events in show jumping and attracts the world’s best horses and riders. this year, the csha joins that elite group. twice daily demonstrations of select sale horses will be held during the masters’ breeds for the world exhibition, september 6th to 9th. use this exciting opportunity to watch your favourite sale horse at the #1 ranked show facility in north america. see the csha website for the demonstration timetable. quality is always in style. watch the best bloodlines in equestrian sport strut their stuff on the runway as award-winning auctioneer, dan skeels, man’s the auction block at the csha select sale. prizes will be awarded throughout the evening to purchasers of horses sold over $50,000 and to the owner and purchaser of the highest selling horse. raise your bidding paddle at this mink-and-manure gala event and take home your new champion, monday september 10th at creekside farm. schedule. sept 4 – 8:00am–12:00pm vet check. sept 5–9 – 12:00pm & 3:00pm daily demonstrations at spruce meadows. sept 4–9 9:00pm–6:00pm scheduled horse trials at creekside farm. sept 10 6:00pm gala and auction.

The future celebrities of equestrian sport have descended upon Creekside Farm in Calgary, Alberta for the inaugural Canadian Sport Horse Association (CSHA) Select Sale, to be held September 10th, 2012. Showcasing the world’s best bloodlines, the CHSA Select Sale features 13 expert selected, sport-horse prospects and one very special donkey.

Described as “the haute couture event of breeding,” each of the featured horses at this fashion-show inspired auction was hand picked by a committee of widely respected industry experts. “The quality is exceptional,” says renowned horseman and Selection Committee member Bob Henselwood. “There are individuals here that are every bit as good as any horse you could find in a European auction for young horses.”

Ranging from three to eight years of age, Select Sale horses were chosen for their exceptional bloodlines and competitive suitability in the sport disciplines of hunter, jumper, dressage, or eventing. This “designer” collection will stomp the auction catwalk on September 10th.

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CSHA Select Sale Highlights

“Celebrity” Bloodlines. With international “A list” sires—Cornet Obolensky, Ikoon, Escudo, Comic Hilltop, Portland L, VDL Arctic, Carthago Sun I, Calimero, Calvados, Cruising, Corland, Good Times, and more—CSHA Select Sale horses represent a veritable who’s who in modern breeding. Conveniently assembled at Alberta’s picturesque Creekside Farm, all 13 horses are available for viewing and try outs the entire week leading up to the live auction. To book an appointment, email cshaselectsale@gmail.com.

Industry expert Janko Van de Lageweg

The CSHA is proud to present Janko Van de Lageweg of VDL Stud in the Netherlands! An industry leader in sport horse breeding, VDL Stud is home to such celebrity stock as Jus de Pommes (a double Olympic Gold medalist); Nimmerdor (KWPN Stallion of the Century 2000); Indoctro (#1 ranked by Holstein Studbook); and many more. Listen as Janko shares his encyclopedic knowledge of pedigrees and a lifetime of expertise in breeding, handling, and showing top international horses in this can’t-miss presentation.

The little donkey with big potential

‘Angus’ is a show quality Miniature Donkey with big potential. The Circle C-bred chocolategelding was generously donated to the CSHA Select Sale by National Bank Financial Edmonton. All proceeds from the sale of Angus will benefit Calgary’s Cerebral Palsy Association and its’ Adaptive Bike Clinic, providing customized bikes to special needs children. Take Angus home or give him a forever home, free of charge, at Creekside Farm.

Spruce Meadows Masters’ Breeds of the World

With over $2 million in prize money, the prestigious Spruce Meadows’ Masters Tournament is one of the richest events in show jumping and attracts the world’s best horses and riders. This year, the CSHA joins that elite group. Twice daily demonstrations of Select Sale horses will be held during the Masters’ Breeds for the World exhibition, September 6th to 9th. Use this exciting opportunity to watch your favourite sale horse at the #1 ranked show facility in North America. See the CSHA website for the demonstration timetable.

Quality is always in style

Watch the best bloodlines in equestrian sport strut their stuff on the runway as award-winning auctioneer, Dan Skeels, man’s the auction block at the CSHA Select Sale. Prizes will be awarded throughout the evening to purchasers of horses sold over $50,000 and to the owner and purchaser of the highest selling horse. Raise your bidding paddle at this mink-and-manure gala event and take home your new champion, Monday September 10th at Creekside Farm.