The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show Elite Auction 2018 – Can Records Be Broken?
Thursday 12 April 2018
The question on everyone lips is – can records be broken at the 2018 Bolesworth Elite Auction?
Last year the foal, Tinka’s Star, by Nick Skelton’s Rio individual Gold medal winning ride Big Star, out of multiple Grand Prix winner Tinka’s Serenade fetched a massive £92,000 under the hammer!
On the evening, the 18 lots made a huge £443,000 with the Bolesworth Elite Auction proving it had come of age.
This year’s auction will take place on the evening of Thursday, June 14 and include foals and a limited number of yearlings.
It will once again be run in partnership with Luk Van Puymbroeck & Gerald Lenearts, organisers of the successful Flanders foal auctions, based in Belgium, who will be will be overseeing the selection process, both in the UK, and Europe.
The unique concept of selecting youngstock with ‘Black type’ dam lines will be continued this year with the strict criteria for selection ensuring that every lot will be by a top commercial Show jumping stallion, with close relations on the dam side that have competed internationally at 1.50m level or above.
Ramiro B, the World Number 4 sire of leading event horses, owned by the Harthill Stud will also parade in the main arena at 6.30pm on Thursday, June 14, along with Rio Individual Gold medallist Big Star, before the Cazenove Capital Eventing Grand Prix at 7.10pm and Elite Auction at 9pm.
Said Show President Nina Barbour: “Last year’s Bolesworth Elite Auction proved that with careful selection, and high class well related youngstock we really can draw worldwide buyers to the UK marketplace.”
“We are delighted to once again be working with the team from the Flanders Auction, and look forward to welcoming potential owners looking to invest in their next superstar.”
The sale will be held in Bolesworth's VIP marquee at 9pm on June 14. Normal ticket holders will have access to the Owners’ & Riders' Lounge next to the VIP marquee with fully licensed bar and full viewing of the auction.
Lots will be available to view on site during the day on Wednesday, June 13 and Thursday, June 14 adjacent to the Main Arena. There will be an official preview in the Auction Stables enclosure at 1pm on June 14. Telephone bidding will be available on the night, and the Auction will be live streamed via Clip My Horse.
The Equerry Bolesworth International Horse Show takes place over five-days in the stunning grounds of Bolesworth Castle near Tattenhall, Cheshire from June 13 to June 17, 2018.
VIP Hospitality experiences are available for all sessions throughout the show, and include access to the luxury ringside marquee, with high end dining included from renowned London caterers Absolute Taste. For more information and to book Hospitality packages, contact melanie@bolesworth.com
General admission tickets can be bought online at www.bolesworthinternational.com
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