October 22, 2010
Press Release
In the early morning light of Saturday, October 16th, Quarter Horse breeders, trainers and owners began to trickle into the Ohio Expo Center for the Congress Super Sale.
People roamed the stalls behind the sale arena in the Lausche Building, getting a last minute preview.
The high seller of the event was Huntin For Chocolate, a renowned western pleasure stallion. Purchased for $300,000 by Darol Rodrock, the 1996 gray Quarter Horse will remain in Morgantown, Kentucky at Gumz Farms.
His 2011 stud fee will be $2,000, with concessions going to point earning mares and mares with outstanding bloodlines.
Statistics for the sale were up across the board, with the sale grossing nearly $1.2 million, up 36 percent from last year. The average sale price was $8,085, which is up 40 percent. 80 percent of the horses sold, with the top six, including Huntin For Chocolate, selling for more than $20,000.
The top selling yearling, Biodiesel, went for $14,800 to Sherry Valo. The colt by Diesel Only and out of a Thoroughbred mare, Sun Rea Teck, is an outstanding hunter under saddle prospect, according to previous owner Page Quarterman.
Overall, however, proven performance horses sold better than prospects. The average yearling sold for $4,891, while the average three and four year old sold for more than $6,000.
For full results of the Congress Super Sale, please visit www.professionalauction.com.
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