TSE/Tattersalls Spring Sale

     On April 11 and 12, TSE/Tattersalls again opened its doors at the Red Mile Tattersalls Sale Pavilion in Lexington, Kentucky for The Spring Sale. The first in an annual series of two seasonal events, The Spring Sale included a catalog listing of 293 offerings. "Outs" (horses catalogued but not presented in the sale pavilion) were recorded at 19% while RNA's (Reserves Not Attained) held steady at 8.2%. "Our overall average was down from the previous Spring Sale, due to the lack of demand at the lower end of the spectrum," stated TSE/Tattersalls President Ed Teater. "A volatile economy and the high cost of hay were contributing factors, yet there is no doubt that the market for the quality, usable horses in our Saddlebred industry is still very strong."

     Highlighting the Friday session and topping the two day event was the eleven-year-old five-gaited mount, The Power Broker PHF, expertly guided by Ed Cockriel, agent, Lexington, Kentucky, for owner Gene Evans, Dry Ridge, Kentucky. The crowd showed much appreciation for this gelding that appeared to be both fun and easy to ride, and lit up the straightaway with his flawless performance, stamina, and willingness to please. After much lively bidding, Kaye Bowles-Durnell, Louisville, Kentucky, became the successful buyer at $30,500.00. The Power Broker will now be under the tutelage of Lori Uretta, Hermitage, Pennsylvania.

THE POWER BROKER PHF
Ed Cockriel, up

     Topping the Saturday session was the three-gaited pleasure gelding Dangerous Merchandise, consigned by Harry L. Allred, Fraziers Bottom, West Virginia. Catalogued as suitable for a beginner or an advanced rider, the big five-year-old son of Star Material appeared very willing to do his job and performed his gaits with ease under the guidance of agent Roger Meade, Lebanon, Virginia. Dave Hysaw signed the $19,500.00 ticket on behalf of Terry Rusing, Paradise Valley, Arizona.

DANGEROUS MERCHANDISE
Roger Meade , up

     Chuck Herbert, Cedarwood Farm, presented the beautiful mare Cry Me A Rainbow for Sarah John, Evansville, Indiana. Her expressive trot and show horse attitude gave credence to her successful show record that included a 2007 win in the Amateur Park Championship at Midwest Charity. Cry Me A Rainbow is a full sister to World Titleholders Rocket City and CHThe Butler Eagle, and her second, third, and fourth dams are Hall of Fame Broodmares. Commanding a final bid of $16,500.00, she was purchased by John C. Willis, Independence, Missouri, and will be under the direction of Robert Stezovsky, Lee's Summit, Missouri.

CRY ME A RAINBOW
Chuck Herbert, up

     The six-year-old three-gaited pleasure mare, Delightful Starlet, was ridden through the sale by Megan Nicole Harrison for owner/breeder Dr. E.L. Robinson, Lone Jack, Missouri, Virgil Helm, agent. High-headed, solid in her gaits, and very pleasant throughout her time in the sales ring, the well-mannered and pretty bay mare earned a final bid of $16,000.00 and looked as though she was ready to continue her successful show career under the new ownership of Bobby K. Cantrell, Dalton, Georgia.

DELIGHTFUL STARLET
Megan Nicole Harrison, up

   Julia Patton signed the ticket for Last Chance Farm LLC, Argillite, Kentucky, purchasing the well-known three-gaited South African gelding The Engraver. Expertly ridden by A.J. Bruwer for Wendy Bruwer, Versailles, Kentucky, the twelve-year-old gelding performed a big, bold trot while never backing an ear, earning a $13,000.00 ticket. The Engraver has won three-gaited stakes at Louisville, Midwest Charity, Mid-America Mane Event, Asheville, etc.

THE ENGRAVER
A.J. Bruwer, up

     The Standardbred road mare Joanna's Lost was anything but lost as she went speeding through the sale under saddle. Agented by Dickey Davis, Wytheville, Virginia, for Jason G. Stoltzfus, Millerstown, Pennsylvania, the powerful bay mare commanded a $12,500.00 ticket. The ownership will pass to Rae Lee Mills, Max Meadows, Virginia, who had the honor of presenting her in the sales ring.

JOANNA'S LOST
Rae Lee Mills , up

     In addition to the purchase of Cry Me A Rainbow, John C. Willis, Independence, Missouri was also the high bidder for Kalarama's Mesmerized, a big, handsome chestnut gelding presented by Neil Visser on behalf of Larry Hodge, agent for owner/breeder Joan Hamilton, Kalarama Farm, Springfield, Kentucky. The sizeable junior park or pleasure horse entertained the audience with his noble head carriage and elevated motion while earning a $10,700.00 ticket.

KALARAMA'S MESMERIZED
Neil Visser, up

     John Willis from Union Grove, Wisconsin, presented several nice horses including Attache's Special Rose, owned by Ted Klint and Teri Shaw, Rockford, Illinois. A game six-year-old mare, she has already compiled an excellent show record in the fine harness, park, and pleasure divisions. Kay Marschel, Dallas, Texas was the successful bidder at $10,000.00 for the cocky and talented mare.

     The next event on the TSE/Tattersalls agenda is The Fall Sale, October 30, 31, and November 1. Entries close Tuesday, September 16. For more information contact Teater Saddlebred Enterprises, Inc., at (859) 885-7283 or view the website at TSETattersalls.com.