As you'll know if you read my blog that I am studying equine science and thoroughbred management and part of the course is to familiarise yourself with the industry, so a trip to Tattersalls was organised by the lectures...
So what is Tattersalls? Well Tattersalls was founded in 1766 by Richard Tattersall, Tattersalls is the oldest bloodstock auctioneers in the world and the largest in Europe. Today, Tattersalls is an international firm offering 10,000 thoroughbred horses each year at 15 sales at either its Newmarket headquarters in England, or at Fairyhouse outside Dublin, in Ireland...
When we first arrived a quick tour was carried out by our lecturer, she gave us a brief insight into the running of the stables is like if you are at Tattersalls to sell; from the living conditions of the studs too the extent that some owners will go to ensure that their horses are provided with the best care...
This is just one of the stables blocks dedicated to the owner and their horses, more of these were scattered around the surrounding area...
Whilst in their stable clients are able to ask to see a horse face to face and in walk, from this they can decide whether they are interested in the animal or not; vets are also used at this point to ensure that there isn't anything majorly wrong, as once a deal is made it cannot be revoked...
The book above is a catalogue of the horses that will be sold during the day, the book hold the horses pedigree line, wins at races and members of the same blood line that have been successful in the racing industry...
The gentleman leading the horse above is called Tommy he is on my course and currently has a job showing yearlings and working in stud management...
Horses are lead around the outside enclosure to allow clients to see what their general appearance and condition is, the way in which the horse moves and how inquisitive it is...
The horse then enters the selling ring were it is paraded around and bids are placed, I have to admit this was a very fast moving concept but thrilling at the same tonight; you just have to be careful that you don't accidentally bid on a horse!
A few famous faces appeared around the bidding areas, jockey Willie Carson purchased a yearling for £40,000
The most exciting sale that is witnessed was that of a bay colt yearling that sold for a cool £260,000!
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