GORESBRIDGE GO FOR GOLD SALE 2/3rd November 2011

After months of promotion and preparation, the Goresbridge Go For Gold took place earlier this month. As part of the team and a selector it was particularly rewarding to see how all the horses had improved in the run up to the sale, and on the night they sold to and above expectation. A top price of €47,000 drew a huge round of applause from the packed auction room at the Amber Springs Hotel, and the party in the hotel and bar  afterwards sealed what had undoubtedly been a fantastic night.

GORESBRIDGE GO FOR GOLD SALE 2/3rd November 2011

In a major  and advantageous move, this autumn's Goresbridge Select Event Horse Sale sale will take place at   the presitigious Barnadown centre, while the evening auction and Gala Dinner will be held at the nearby four star Amber Springs Hotel. I am delighted to be on board again as a selector,and look forward to welcoming old and new customers for what is undoubtedly Ireland's leading Event Horese sale.  For more details check out www.goresbridgegoforgold.com.

International Event Forum at Hartpury College

Travelled over to England last week for the International Event Forum at Hartpury. This was my second time attending, and once again I wrote my 'observations of the day' for the organisers. This day should be a MUST for riders and all involved in the sport. It is a serious day for people serious about eventing. The demonstrations by Ferdi Eilberg, Eric Smiley, Maria Gretzer and William and Alice Fox Pitt were absorbing - even more so through the quality of their guinea pigs Mary King, Ruth Edge, Laura Collett, Lucy Weigersma and Harry Meade. Was well entertained the previous night and flew home after the day had ended. Put a date in the diary for next year, Monday 6th February!

New Horses!

Have spent a few days in the car recently, clocking up hundres of miles but it was worth it! Bought three very smart rising four year olds - all on the wild side, but lovely models with step and ability.

Good News

The year came to a close with the good news that Cambalda ridden by Jennie Brannigan took top spot in the USA event rankings in 2010. Bought by us as a three year old, the Balda Beau (TB) gelding was sold to long time client  Jayne Wilson who produced him further before exporting him to America. Only rising nine, he won several events last year including the CCI*** at Galway Downs. Crossing fingers, he should have a great future ahead of him.