Record-Breaking Success at the 51st Annual Dalby Australian Stock Horse Sale
Top priced mare, Penwood Creations, sold for $170,000
This year’s Dalby Australian Stock Horse Sale, held from Wednesday to Sunday at the Dalby Showgrounds, made history by exceeding $8 million in sale proceeds for the first time ever, solidifying its reputation as the world’s premier Stock Horse event.
The sale showcased 333 horses, with an impressive 297 sold, achieving a clearance rate of 89 percent. The average sale price soared to $27,170, representing an eight-fold increase over the past five years—demonstrating the robust health of the Australian Stock Horse market.
Top Sales Highlights
The legacy of legendary sire Hazelwood Conman was evident as his progeny continued to command top prices. The standout was McNamara Conbrace, a nine-year-old mare by Hazelwood Conman out of McNamara Embrace, who sold for a remarkable $170,000 to Kirkbys Stud Stock Horses.
Top priced gelding Peelvale Trucet, by Conductor out of Oaks River Queen, sold for a record-breaking $110,000, equaling the Australian record for the highest price ever paid for an ASH gelding.
The sale also witnessed a record-breaking $110,000 sale for Peelvale Trucet, an eight-year-old gelding, tying the Australian record for the highest price ever paid for an ASH gelding. Another highlight included the top-priced stallion, Mt Oweenee Quba, who made headlines at $100,000.
Milestones Achieved
This year’s sale was not just about individual sales; it cemented multiple milestones, with five horses sold for over $100,000. Noteworthy sales included Bulla Ariel, an eight-year-old mare that fetched $115,000 and Gheart Zarlow, who sold for $110,000 on the second day of the event.
David Felsch, Principal of Ray White Livestock Dalby, expressed his astonishment at the results: “It’s seriously unbelievable. I did not anticipate these amazing results, and I’m glad we could deliver.”
The top priced stallion, Mt Oweenee Quba, also hit the six-figure mark when secured for $100,000.
Community Support
Felsch acknowledged the tremendous support from the community and the Ray White Rural network, highlighting the remarkable turnout over the week-long event. “When Amy and I took this sale on in 2020, we had 189 horses selling for roughly $3.5 million. This year’s results are a testament to the effort everyone puts in,” he stated.
Sale Statistics
- Horses Offered: 334
- Horses Sold: 299
- Sale Gross: $8.124 million
- Sale Average: $27,170
- Clearance Rate: 89.5%
Source: RWR
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