I am sorry to announce that the TSE/Tattersalls 2011 Fall Sale was indeed our final sale. We are very grateful to all of our clients who have supported us. Throughout the 26 years of sales, we enjoyed seeing, meeting, and working with so many wonderful people and feel fortunate to have had this amazing opportunity to service the American Saddlebred community.
Sincerely,
Edward M. Teater
A Historic Sale, Fall 2011
In the late afternoon of October 29, the final gavel dropped on The Fall Sale 2011. Although the future of TSE sales is undecided, the nation's oldest venue for the market of light horses quite possibly recorded the final Saddlebred sale within its historic pavilion. Built in 1892, Tattersalls was owned and managed throughout the years by various teams before Teater Saddlebred Enterprises formed specifically to take the Saddlebred reins in 1986. The 2011 TSE/Tattersalls Sales marked the 25th Anniversary for this management team, and The Fall Sale may well mark the final chapter of Tattersall's well-noted history. The Sales Pavilion, adjacent to The Red Mile in Lexington, Kentucky, is under contract and the pending sale could mark the end of an era that has stood longer than the memories of any current consignor. The pavilion hosted the sales of American Born in 1933, Indiana Peavine and Lily Merrill in 1966, and the famous Dodge Stables Dispersal in 1975. In 1997, under the direction of Teater Saddlebred Enterprises, a two-year-old five-gaited gelding consignment brought $360,000.00 in a record Callaway Hills' single session that averaged $31,012.00. Throughout its history, the list of champions that have passed through the Tattersalls gates has grown extensive. The current sale was no exception.
The Fall Sale opened its doors on the morning of October 27, and closed the door late afternoon October 29, at the conclusion of its final session. The catalogue consisted of 358 entrants, including 33 consigned from the famed Callaway Hillís Stable. The average per horse sold for the entire sale was $4,204.00. Outs constituted just 14% of the catalogue, while RNAís (Reserve Not Attained) remained consistent with the 7% projection.
Harold Denton, Jr., Conroe, Texas, signed the sales tickets for the two top sellers of The Fall Sale. Both entrants were consignments from Callaway Hills Stable, New Bloomfield, Missouri, selling Friday in a select night session. Callaway's It's My Turn Now sold early in the evening for $52,000.00. A son of WGC sire WC Callaway's Blue Norther, out of Callaway's My Girl, by CH Caramac, this three-year-old was bred to perform five gaits. He exhibited with authority, assured in a double bridle and delighting the gallery. The chestnut gelding with flaxen mane and tail was impossible to dismiss, and should command attention when compared to peers in the show ring.
The second of the Denton selections was the final offering of the Callaway Hill Stables consignment, Callawayís Paint It Blue!. This three-year-old mare was steady both in the bridle, and in five gaits. Looking seasoned with homework accomplished, she demanded a $50,000.00 bid before exiting the ring. By WC Callaway's Blue Norther, this young mare is out of CH Will Shriver dam Callaway's Sedosa, a full sister to WC CH Will's Bulletin, WC Callaway's Extra Extra, WC Caslon, and Callaway's Trinket. Her second dam is the Hall Of Fame Broodmare Dainty Model. Both top selling entrants were presented by Burt Honaker, up for Billy Greenwell.
The reigning Three-Gaited Park Mare World's Champion Sangria Splash was guided through the pavilion with Darrell Case in the irons. Cocky and assured, she never backed an ear at the trot, and exhibited a beautiful easy canter. Entertaining the crowd, she also racked the straightaway to a surprised announcer and an enthusiastic gallery. The young mare is by Attache's Thunderbolt, sire of RWGC and WC Joe Friday, WC Heavenly Thunder, WC CH The Attache Orchid, etc. She is out of WC CH Utopian Melody by Supreme Heir. A consignment from J. Darrell Case and Willowbank Farm, Simpsonville, Kentucky, she sold to Gerald and Debrah McKinney, Princetown, West Virginia, for $35,000.00
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Callaway's Born To Be The Best, the first and only foal of five-time WC CH Callaway's Born For This, stirred the audience and initiated activity. The beautiful gray, junior mare by CH Caramac, exhibited her pedigree for five gaits with confidence. Burt Honaker was up again for Callaway Hills Stable, and Melinda Moore signed the ticket and took home the prize. The bid board lit to $33,000.00 when the gavel fell. Callaway's Born To Be The Best will make Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, her new home.
The Annika Moriarty Bruggeworth, Mays Landing, New Jersey, consignment, Joe's Fabulous Party, sold for $30,000.00 in Saturday's session. The three-year-old gelding had plenty of chrome and a flaxen mane and tail that begged attention. Backing it up with steady work in a snaffle bit, the young gelding was well schooled in five gaits and only required finishing. Richmond DeHart presented this son of Joe Fabulous to the public for Ricky Cook, agent, Cox's Creek, Kentucky, and Delores Blankenship, Princeton, WV, took the offering.
A two-year-old chestnut gelding by WGC sire WC Callaway's Blue Norther was selected by Pat Barnard, Valparaiso, Indiana, as an addition to his stable. Callaway's Kris Allen, presented under saddle for Callaway Hills Stable, trotted the straightaway without an incident or break. Out of Callaway's Agatha Christie (BHF), Callaway's Kris Allen is a full brother to WC and RWGC Adelita, WC CH Callaway's Blue Agate, WC Callaway's Little Dipper, and WC sire The Mystery Writer. Justin Bijack teamed with this young consignment to earn a $26,000.00 final bid.
The lovely, well-started WC Tronese entered the pavilion under the direction of Stephanie Sedlacko, up for Kathy S. Capsuto, Shelbyville, Kentucky. The two-year-old lit up the trot, and cantered easily, wearing a snaffle bit like a double bridle. The reigning World's Champion two-year-old in-hand is from the first crop of foals by the young fine harness stakes winner Bobese. Her dam, Tronada, is by (SA) Tornaado. Selling with engagements to the National Three-Year-Old Futurity and the ASR Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes, Tronese looked a promising three-gaited or fine harness prospect for new owner Dreamacres LLC, Susan Aschenbrenner, Urbandale, Iowa. A $22,000.00 final nod sealed purchase.
WC Bungalow Eight, consigned by Edward R. Bennett, Shelbyville, Kentucky, was presented to the public with John Field up for Peter Palmer, Meadowlake Stables, Agent, Prospect, Kentucky. A proven horse with lots of presence, the large bay gelding proved adept under saddle although his success began with a 2008 World's Championship in the Fine Harness division. He has continued to show with wins in fine harness at prestigious shows through 2010. Under saddle and doing three gaits, his division options for 2012 appeared versatile. A $21,000.00 phone bid from Judy W. Jones will send this five-year-old gelding to Rancho Santa Fe, California.
Deborah Richardson, Lenoir City, Tennessee, selected lot no. 173 for $20,000.00. Tobie McGuire, a grand and flashy five-gaited gelding, has shown with success by an amateur at competitive venues throughout the country. Upheaded and steady during his stay in the ring, Clark Clouse, Versailles, Kentucky, made the ride look fun and easy. At eight, Tobie McGuire is old enough to have built an extensive stable of ribbons, and the perfect age to carry a junior exhibitor or amateur with reliability. This was a consignment from Blue Ventures LLC, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
High Time's American Child entered the sale pavilion with many wins to his credit, and has been shown by juveniles, amateurs, ladies, and professional riders. Agent Dena Lopez presented him at five gaits with ease, and the attractive gelding appeared to be a good-thinking horse that would be enjoyable to ride. Consigned by Kay Marschel, Dallas, Texas, he earned a price of $17,500.00 and is now the property to Sandy and Ray Trail, who reside in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Multi-titled WC First Class Day TS was consigned by Annika Moriarty Bruggeworth, Mays Landing, New Jersey, and ridden to public offering by Ricky Cook, Agent, Cox's Creek, Kentucky. The Junior Five-Gaited World's Champion was another selected by Judy W. Jones, Rancho Santa Fe, California. The young black gelding had plenty of go, and was catalogued as ready for an experienced amateur. The purchase price of this offering was $17,000.00.
The Fall Sale was the final of the two TSE/Tattersalls Sales for 2011. The 2012 Sales dates are pending. For the most current information, visit the website: www.tsetattersalls.com.
Decisions from TSE/Tattersalls are under deliberation. Although the pavilion's facilities garnered legitimate complaints of disrepair in recent years, the realization of its pending sale left light horse enthusiasts saddened at possible loss without proper replacement. The unique and convenient venue has filled the need of an industry for well over 100 years and is not easily replaced. Buyers and consignors alike at the Fall Sale voiced opinion and advice on future venues, recognizing the importance of public auction for the industry. Both TSE and the Tattersalls Pavilion have offered the public movement, with equal opportunity on either side of the auction rail. Select sales are cream, but fluidity in the public sector is vital for stability in the market. In good and bad economies, with proven show ring performers or simple backyard horses, TSE at the Tattersalls Pavilion has been steadfast in offering owners and sellers of all demographics integrity and reliability for the last 25 years.
