September Yearling Talk: Ready to Roll

September 09, 2010

Is it irrational to be so optimistic about this year’s Keeneland yearling sales? Probably, but I am looking forward to Saturday’s first show day, and especially to our Book Three and Five horses, when we have some great value to offer our customers.

As a group, these 19 are the most solid youngsters we’ve had in a long time—and virtually all of them have been with us since foaling. Our sales prep started in June with fundamentals of confidence training and round pen work (in a surcingle or roller), and moved on to hand walking, the EquiGym and walking out with the (long-suffering) pony horse. 

The result of this variety of handling is a calmness and flexibility in attitude not often seen in yearling thoroughbreds; plus fitness and the added bonus of the best vet reports we’ve ever had.

If the market is truly seeking affordable athletes, a high percentage of our horses will be exactly what they are looking for. See you at the sales!