Canadian Warmblood Spring Riding Horse Sale a Success

The 2022 Canadian Warmblood Spring Riding horse sale saw a small group of top-quality horses get auctioned off online April 22 – 25. These horses ranged in age from just coming three-year-olds up to seasoned show veterans who were mainly Canadian-bred. The consignors presented a well turned out and prepared group of horses for presentation days and an incredible group of volunteers helped to make the day run more smoothly.

Proving that the Canadian market is alive and well, all horses were sold within Canada, from BC to QC, for a sale average of $31,375. Top seller was the beautiful four-year-old grey prospect under saddle, Juno VF (Hitchcock Van Overis x Parco), who was bred and consigned by Valleyfield Farm. This petite mare is a jumping bean who showed incredible scope and great technique through the chute, combined with age-appropriate show experience and a great mind. The final bid was an impressive $72,000; she will remain in AB.

The second highest-selling prospect under saddle was the gorgeous chestnut mare Luminescence (Don Quixote x Fils De Lully) who was bred and consigned by Klondike Victory Farm. This elegant mare is light on experience but has great potential and a mind to match. She will head out to B.C. for a final bid of $26,500.

Bengal Du Rouet (Balou du Rouet x Varsace B) was the high-selling performance horse.

The high-selling performance horse was the stunning bay and white pinto Bengal Du Rouet (Balou du Rouet x Varsace B) who was bred and consigned by Nordic Farms. This big gelding showed incredible rideability and versatility with wins in both the hunter and jumper rings up to 1.20m. Tigger, as he is known around the barn, will also stay in AB for a final bid of $41,500.

The second high-selling performance horse was the elegant grey gelding Calvaro (Cassiano x Liberty Son) consigned by Double A Farm – the only imported horse offered. He impressed with his willingness, kind demeanour and wonderful flatwork. The hammer dropped at $39,000 and he will be heading out to B.C.

Supporters from QC went home with three lovely prospects under saddle: Ularu (Ulysse de Thurin x Rabino) bred and consigned by D&R Ranching, Windsome Sienna (Windfall C.B. x Louis) bred and consigned by Prairie Wynd Stable, and O’Flanigan (Jethro Tull G x Indorado) who was bred and consigned by Klondike Victory Farm. Orange Crush (Tacorde x Burggraaf), also bred and consigned by Klondike Victory Farm, will be heading out to Saskatchewan.

The CWHBA thanks their teams who make everything possible: photo and video team Gearhead Media, Two Sisters Photography, LJK Photography and Joanne Wright. Katrina, Ruby and Katie Van Den Bosch and Brie Gillespie for manning the chute and having the beautiful Old Gate Farm prepped and ready for presentation days, even in a horrible spring storm. The Admin Team of Rebecca Beechinor, Gavin Pearson and Lorrie Jamieson as well as the entire committee of Jennette Coote, Chris Gould, Shauna Cook, Katrina Van Den Bosch, Doreen Kulscar, Brie Gillespie and Joanne Wright.

The 28th annual Fall Classic Sale will take place September 30 – October 3rd, offering foals all the way up to performance horses.

~ with files from Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association