Quality ponies up for auction
2 October 2001
More than 1,000 registered ponies will go under the hammer during Brightwell’s four-day “Festival of the Pony” event
Pony enthusiasts can choose from more than 1,000 registered ponies during Brightwells auctioneers Festival of the Pony, (Thursday 4 – Sunday 7 October).
The four-day event opens with Brightwell’s third annual sale of registered Shetland ponies at Hereford. More than 100 registered ponies are expected to be available at the one-day sale.
The 48th annual Fayre Oaks Sale of Welsh ponies, also at Hereford, will take place on 5-6 October. This official Welsh Pony and Cob Society sale will offer clients more than 530 registered Welsh Mountain ponies (section A) and Welsh ponies (section B), plus part-breds.
An anticipated 400 riding ponies and cobs will be offered at the final sale at Hay-on-Wye on Sunday, which will include a Welsh pony foal show.
Although the event clashes with the Horse of the Year show, Angela Jones, manager of Brightwells’ pony sales, believes sales won’t be affected.
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“I think the ongoing effects of FMD are likely to have more of an effect on trade than the clash with HOYS,” she explained. “The event is a fantastic opportunity for buyers to purchase top quality ponies, with something for everyone available during the four days.”
Three separate catalogues are available (tel: 01432 355300) or visit www.brightwells.com
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Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.