Yearling auctions

The first lesson I learned buying Thoroughbred yearlings was that the horse everyone ignores can sometimes be the horse everyone wishes they had bought. But finding that horse takes more than spotting a cheap price tag. How do you buy Thoroughbred yearlings at auction? Start with the catalog, not the sale barn. Shortlist horses with …

My friend asked me to go to a mixed-sale horse auction to find a barrel racing prospect. Of course, I agreed; I love going to auctions! Choosing a horse at auction is an exciting and daunting task. If you prepare correctly, you could end up with the perfect horse. But if you don’t, you might …