HORSE AUCTION VLOG ~ Realities of a winter sales

Hello guys, please read this before commenting!

I very nearly didn't post this vlog as some people might find it upsetting but I feel it is important to show these realities. You will see in this vlog that a lot of these horses are very poor and not in great condition. Unfortunately this is sometimes the reality of horse sales as they can be a last resort for people to find their horses new homes. It is also worth noting that we are coming out of one of the wettest winters recorded in the UK so there has been very little grass. I am by no means justifying the state some of these animals are in because to me it is unacceptable. However, please remember that we DON'T know the circumstances of the owners, therefore we didn't want to comment too much on the horses. The good news is that most of them sold in the ring and some of the 'unsold' ones actually sold outside of the ring. Hopefully with a bit of spring grass these horses will be back to their normal selves in their new homes! Thank you for taking the time to read this!

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[ruthrhiannon]

I was one of the people who bought one of the drafts (lot 2) on Monday. All of the ardennes (Belgium drafts) were sold, the ones that didn't sell in the ring were sold afterward. They all came from church farm which if known for their abuse and neglect of animals. The were forced to sell them all in the sale so that they wouldn't be taken away. Luckily, they are no longer breeding or selling horses, which is good because the poor things were in awful condition, I wouldn't be suprised if some of them didn't make it. Loes (lot 2 which I have now renamed Athena) is getting on well and is settled in her new home and on the way to becoming healthy again.

[lauraangel]

That grey Irish sports horse was lush 😍

[andykennedy]

I would love to see you get a big horse to do some higher level eventing on!!!

[ayshaXxpezza]

I stumbled on these videos by accident I thought ‘oh another posh snobby eventer’ and then she mentions her overdraft and now I’m thinking, ‘wait, she’s a normal person?’ queue me now 17 hours deep in your blogs. Love it ❤️❤️

[lizzyrbits]

I know it's not Becky's channel but I'm interested in seeing her yard and ponies. Not as in depth as your yard tour or meet the ponies but a little visit would be fun :)

[xxcharlottexx]

Those shetlands stole my heart.. But that grey was just amazing.. Always wanted a dapple grey

[az_natalie]

I don't know how you go to these and not come home with a horse every time lol. My heart goes out to those drafts - I hope they landed softly in their final sales.

[mileyholtzman]

I know there is a difference in currency, but I’m still shocked that the sport horse types are selling for less than 2000, in the United States they’d easily be reaching five figures, our retiring racehorses sell for 2000, and they’re not always in good condition/sound

[luizafonseca_]

Those drafts, poor things 😔 I hope they find a lovely home soon! Love that chestnut gelding and the big gray 😍

[fleetskipper]

I love that you showed the catalog listings before you arrived, but could you scroll just a little bit slower next time? I also loved seeing you making notes on your program during the sale about what individuals were sold for, even if they didn’t sell.

[johannebrsted]

Sad to see Belgians that thin! Hardly any muscle on any of them! Also: how is it still legal anywhere to dock tails (especially that short - they can't be more than two vertebrae long)?!?!
But thanks for showing the hard bits from time to time - always nice when a youtuber isn't guilding the lily.
And: I now want

[Nattefugl]

I love seeing the auction ones. Of course especially when you buy something, but in general they are entertaining for someone like me who has never been to one!

[pmfdwjx]

never fails to make me laugh when I hear more about Becky the crazy horse lady 😂

[horseality]

Oh the Idea with the catalog is really nice. We can read what we want to know and you don´t have to explain everything :D thanks

[kimberley.j_c]

I absolutey adore the relationship you have with your Mum!! So so cute. And love that she rides too!!!

[ameliafearn]

Great vlog as ever. I'd like more conformation descriptions. What you avoid or look for etc.

[sassyu]

do a series of how you train the young ones.

[megancook]

OMG I was in this video you can see my red coat and curly hair😂 I brought number 19 the skewbald gelding Murphy c

[jmleeinla]

Love these sale vlogs!!! Really makes my day because I’m in the US and don’t get to see things like this ever, to be fair. I felt like I was with you all day!! You guys crack me up!! Such fun!!!

[JAMcRae]

I have my fingers crossed every time hoping you fall for one of the traditional coloured cobs, a la Remmington. The internet would just squee every time you jumped it, with feathers flying :)