The 80th edition of Youhorse.auction began on Tuesday, October 6, attracted international interest and offered numerous opportunities for buyers looking for quality at competitive prices. The highest price of the opening evening was achieved by Mr Cochac PS (Messenger x Conthargos), which was sold for 45,000 € to a buyer from Canada. Tonight, on Wednesday, October 7, the exciting finale follows when the second part of the collection goes up for auction.
Seven-year-old Mr Cochac PS is now preparing for a long journey overseas. Buyers from all over the world were active throughout the entire auction, with horses being sold to Japan and Egypt, among other places. Alone on the first evening, horses changed owners and went to buyers from no fewer than 17 different countries.
The auction also sparked the interest of some of the biggest names in sports, including a former Olympic rider and winner of the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen who added one of the auction horses to his stable.
Youhorse talents take center stage
In addition to the more experienced horses, there was great interest in promising young talents. Buria Waldstar (Bamako de Muze x Thunder van de Zuuthoeve) remains in the Netherlands. The four-year-old mare also has an interesting sporting pedigree: Her mother Fleur de l’Aube competed at the 1.60-metre level under Jessica Springsteen.
The three-year-old Choco Lover Z (Chaccotage Blue PS x Messenger) found a new owner in Slovakia.
„We saw several young horses tonight, of which I am sure we will see them again in future at pony championships,“ says Mario Everse. „Last month no fewer than twelve horses that started at the World Championships in Lanaken were previously sold on Youhorse.auction. Of course, we are very proud of that!“
The anniversary edition heads into an exciting finale tonight
The anniversary edition is only halfway through, and there are still many more horses to discover. Tonight, on Wednesday, October 7, the second part of the October auction ends, where a diverse group of talented show jumping horses will once again be put up for auction.
„There is still plenty of quality waiting for you tonight,“ Everse looks ahead. „The first evening showed that there are opportunities for many different types of buyers. Tonight, buyers have once again the chance to secure their favorites. So take a closer look at the collection. Perhaps your next top horse is still waiting for you.“