Annual Fall Classic Warmblood Sale Gears Up for the 2010 Event

The 16th annual Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association (CWHBA) Fall Classic Breeders’ Sale has been in operation for 16 consecutive years, making it the longest running Warmblood sale on the continent. Scheduled for October 16-17, 2010 in Olds, Alberta, the Fall Classic Breeders’ Sale is styled in the European tradition, turning a horse sale into a gala event. Add to this some good old fashioned Alberta hospitality and you have a weekend with something for everyone.

All of the selected 75 sale horses are demonstrated in-hand or through the jumping chute and/or under saddle, depending on age and training, on both Saturday and Sunday. Buyers are invited to try out any of the horses they are interested in, more than once if required, view x-rays and/or health records and even arrange a full pre-purchase exam with one of the on-site veterinarians. All horses in the sale are trotted for an inspection committee, required to have vaccinations and Coggins tests, and have x-rays on file if they are in the Performance Horse category of the sale.

More than just a sale, Saturday features a gala evening of discipline demonstrations, awards and a 3-bars jumping competition. Sale goers can make an evening of it by booking a ringside table for the gala and enjoying a glass of wine with friends while taking in the festivities. A number of businesses are on-hand throughout the weekend offering shopping opportunities for equine-related and other products and services.

Over its 16-year history, the sale has seen horses sold into every discipline, with many success stories in every arena. The majority have gone to amateur owners and juniors, providing many years of soundness, enjoyment and successes for their riders. A number go to professionals in the horse industry including past Olympians from each of the Olympic disciplines.

The Fall Classic Breeders’ Sale will be held in Olds, Alberta on the weekend of October 16-17, 2010. Internet and telephone bidding are available. For more information visit the web site at http://www.fallclassicsale.com/ or contact the sale office at [email protected] or (403) 420-5949.