Farnley/Shenandoah Production Sale

[quicksilverponies]

Anyone go? Anyone know how it went? Was it well attended? Did a lot of ponies sell? And for decent prices? Just curious and would have loved to be there myself if it had been possible. Thanks for any information!

[quicksilverponies]

Anybody??

[Fenway]

There were some very nice ponies but prices were pretty low this year. I saw some great deals! But also quite a few no sales on the ponies going under saddle... There were a lot of people at first but toward the middle/end of the sale the crowd had thinned a lot.

[Sugarbrook]

What were the prices like?

[Fenway]

Want the run-down? I can post them if you guys want them.
Low. None over 10k. The high seller was Bonfire to Bill Schaub. Only 4 or 5 sold over 4k. (Several no-saled at higher than 4k though)

[GAEventer]

Oh, I wanted to know who Bonfire would go to. We had a Samoa colt out of a TB mare and a regret selling him to this day. Now that Samoa is gelded everyone wants one! Are they planning to keep him intact? I hope so!

I'd love to see the post on what sold/prices.

[Windswept Stable]

Want the run-down? I can post them if you guys want them.
Low. None over 10k. The high seller was Bonfire to Bill Schaub. Only 4 or 5 sold over 4k. (Several no-saled at higher than 4k though)

Please tell us.. I missed the sale--I was at the beach.

[Fenway]

I don't like to speculate, but the way Hershel talked made it sound like he was going to be gelded and made into a hunter pony.
I'll go get my book.


Oh, I wanted to know who Bonfire would go to. We had a Samoa colt out of a TB mare and a regret selling him to this day. Now that Samoa is gelded everyone wants one! Are they planning to keep him intact? I hope so!

I'd love to see the post on what sold/prices.

[Fenway]

Hip No. 1--Shenandoah Airborne $4800
Hip No. 2--Shenandoah Sea Breeze $3200 No Sale
Hip No. 3--Farnley Skyline $550
Hip No. 4--Shenandoah Tambourine $2500
Hip No. 5--Shenandoah Fancy Free $3350
Hip No. 6--Shenandoah Riverdance $4400 No Sale
Hip No. 7--Farnley Dapper Dan $3500
Hip No. 8--Farnley Pashmina $4100
Hip No. 9--Farnley Emissary $1600
Hip No. 10--Shenandoah Sea King $2000
Hip No. 11--Farnley Colonade $3200 No Sale
Hip No. 12--Shenandoah Prophecy $3700
Hip No. 13--Farnley Designer $7100
Hip No. 14--Shenandoah Dulcimer $4150
Hip No. 15--Farnley Bow Tie $2250
Hip No. 16--Shenandoah Seahawk $1150
Hip No. 17--Shenandoah Silk Heart $6300 No Sale
Hip No. 18--Farnley Silver Flute $1325
Hip No. 19--Farnley Headline $2950
Hip No. 20--Shenandoah Casanova $2100
Hip No. 21--Farnley True Aim $3050
Hip No. 22--Farnley Eventide $3200 No Sale
Hip No. 23--Farnley Rhodesia $1950
Hip No. 24--Farnley Titian OUT
Hip No. 25--Farnley Magic Spark $3000
Hip No. 26--Farnley Rosin OUT
Hip No. 27--Farnley Tara $1500
Hip No. 28--Shenandoah Winsome OUT
Hip No. 29--Farnley Belmont $3000
Hip No. 30--Isadorable $4700 No Sale
Hip No. 31--Shenandoah Lovesign OUT
Hip No. 32--Shenandoah Artemis $725
Hip No. 33--Farnley Irish Flag $7100 No Sale
Hip No. 34--Farnley Party Time $1700
Hip No. 35--Shenandoah Bunting $3050
Hip No. 36--Farnley Yvette $4500 No Sale
Hip No. 37--Farnley Starburst $1500
Hip No. 38--Shenandoah Bonfire $9500
Hip No. 39--Shenandoah Crochet $1750
Hip No. 40--Farnley Blue Bunting $2400
Hip No. 41--Farnley Firestorm $1525
Hip No. 42--Farnley Burley $3500 No Sale
Hip No. 43--Farnley Goldstone $1500
Hip No. 44--Shenandoah Chalk $3000 No Sale
Hip No. 45--Shenandoah Sirocco $2250 No Sale
Hip No. 46--Farnley Song of the South $1450
Hip No. 47--Windfield Olentangy $2500
Hip No. 48--Farnley Blue Star $4500
Hip No. 49--Farnley Discovery OUT
Hip No. 50--Shenandoah Say Please $5300
Hip No. 51--Shenandoah Cherry Jubilee $2500
Hip No. 52--Farnley Fashion $1500
Hip No. 53--Shenandoah Pitty Pat $625
Hip No. 54--Farnley Wheatina $3000
Hip No. 55--Shenandoah Flutter $1250
Hip No. 56--Farnley Fine Line $3000 No Sale
Hip No. 57--Shenandoah Brocade $3800
Hip No. 58--Farnley Tiber $1750
Hip No. 59--Shenandoah Punch $750
Hip No. 60--Farnley Bandmaster $600
Hip No. 61--Shenandoah Fliedermaus $525
Hip No. 62--Farnley Christabel $2000 No Sale
Hip No. 63--Farnley Quest $3000
Hip No. 64--Shenandoah Explorer $575
Hip No. 65--Shenandoah Privateer $475
Hip No. 66--Farnley Welcome $2500 No Sale
Hip No. 67--Farnley Silver Charm $1350
Hip No. 68--Farnley Chorus Girl $750
Hip No. 69--Windfield Ganges $1300
Hip No. 70--Shenandoah Atlas $600
Hip No. 71--Farnley Justinian $1000
Hip No. 72-75 Choice of foals:
1st Foal (Hip No. 74) $2000
2nd Foal (Hip No. 73) $1800
3rd Foal: (Hips No. 72 and 75) No Sale at $875
Hip No. 76--Shenandoah Brigadoon $500
Hip No. 77--Shenandoah Limberjack Don't have a price for him...
Hip No. 78--Shenandoah Atlantis $700
Hip No. 79--Farnley Swingtime $675
Hip No. 80--Shenandoah Velveteen $2100
Hip No. 81--Windfield Huckleberry $875
Hip No. 82--Farnley Aleta $400
Hip No. 83--Farnley Pilgrim $350
Hip No. 84--Farnley Rhododendron $1350

[Windswept Stable]

Wow--low low prices. I should have gone to buy broodmares.

[farmgirl88]

Where there any ponies by Arlen Royal Banner>?

[Fenway]

Yep, a few. Rosin, Belmont, Bunting, Lovesign (who wasn't actually in the sale), and Irish Flag.

[rideagoldenpony]

I'm suffering from a case of "Virginia Envy" :lol: this week, as you all have so many interesting pony things out there, from the sales, to the farms to shows -- opportunities that are just not available where I am!!!

[VirginiaBred]

I had a feeling the prices would be low. This speaks to the economy, for sure. THe Pony Finals sale will fare no better, I bet.

rideagoldenpony, Virginia is the Pony Capital of the world.
Now you know!

[Windswept Stable]

I'm suffering from a case of "Virginia Envy" :lol: this week, as you all have so many interesting pony things out there, from the sales, to the farms to shows -- opportunities that are just not available where I am!!!

Would be glad to play host to you for a visit to Virginia.

[Fenway]

I had a feeling the prices would be low. This speaks to the economy, for sure. THe Pony Finals sale will fare no better, I bet.




Yep. We thought the same thing. :yes: Same quality but much lower prices.
I can't even imagine what the Pony Breeders sale will be like...:eek:

Were any other COTHers there??

[rideagoldenpony]

Would be glad to play host to you for a visit to Virginia.

What a nice offer!!!

<She says with four browser windows open looking at horse properties!>

Sadly, I'm not sure my cowboy (the nice kind, not the rowdy, obnoxious kind) would feel very at home in VA.....

[Penthilisea]

What are the bloodlines of Farnley Titian?

[pwynnnorman]

rideagoldenpony, Virginia is the Pony Capital of the world.
Now you know!

That's a good one, VABred! Does VPBA use it? They should! :yes:

[Sunset Ponies]

I was there and have to agree that it is a sign of the economy. Obviously this was a nice group of ponies and a lot of people got really good deals. It seemed like the were selling most of the unbroken ponies regardless of the price, but no-saled many of the ponies that were started under saddle.

There were a few youngsters that seemed to be questionable measures, but several of them were no-saled so they obviously aren't too worried about it.

[VirginiaBred]

What are the bloodlines of Farnley Titian?

He's a Section A by Farnley Tiber, out of Farnley Scarlet.

[VirginiaBred]

That's a good one, VABred! Does VPBA use it? They should! :yes:

Not per se, but it has long been know as the pony capital. I'm not making that up.

[pwynnnorman]

Not per se, but it has long been know as the pony capital. I'm not making that up.

In the pony industry, of course it has been known as that, VABred. My point is that it's an excellent saying to use beyond the (pony) industry. Think outside world, not just inside scoops. Really. VPBA is a model for breeders when it comes to promoting and marketing their stock (I'm thinking of how some WB registries would do well to emulate it in some ways). But using that saying in VPBA materials could do wonders for spreading that sentiment even wider.

[inquisitive]

My BO brought home an adorable 2yo mare (Bell? Belle?) :)

[VirginiaBred]

In the pony industry, of course it has been known as that, VABred. My point is that it's an excellent saying to use beyond the (pony) industry. Think outside world, not just inside scoops.

Oh, it already is, Pwynn. All over the US, it's pretty commonly known that Virginia is the pony capital.

[pwynnnorman]

Oh, it already is, Pwynn. All over the US, it's pretty commonly known that Virginia is the pony capital.

No, it isn't. Not if you aren't already into ponies. I get a ton of calls for eventing ponies and folks are clueless that the place to look in VA--for any kind of pony. Same with dressage ponies. VA produces top class movers and jumpers, but no, VABred. Maybe that is the issue with "you" folks (not meaning this personally--remember, I'm complimenting here, OK?): you think from the inside too much. It actually surprises me that more folks outside of hunters don't realize how they can "car shop" (y'know, like how all the dealerships are clustered in one place in town) in VA.

I'm speaking as an academic in communications now, BTW. I've found VPBA an interesting marketing scenario for years and so have paid attention to its development and reception. I truly do think it presents a strong model for other "registries". If sportpony registeries could do half as much, over time, I'd be supporting them. But VPBA still has a ways to go to get the word out to the outside. It'd be interesting to see the website's "hits" counter...

OK, "ponies virginia" it was #3 in yahoo. "Hunter ponies for sale" it wasn't even on the first three pages. "Pony breeders": it's #1 (with Florida PB being #2 and Maryland being #4--way to go FL!)...After a slew of other tries, I find that if I put "sale" in there and don't put "breeder" in, it doesn't show up on the first three pages. (Are Google and Yahoo the same now? I'm getting the same results.)

Anyway, it's interesting to follow, but don't rest on your laurels. I'm intrigued that FL is getting up there!!!

[IPHF]

Heard thru the grapevine that Bill may not cut Bonfire yet but breed him. He was DEFINITELY one of the favorites there - what a personality!!
Sizes were REALLY tough. All us pony breeders know that unless you've got small to small it can be a crap shoot! Folks had money but are just investing more wisely in this market. I bet with a better "comfort factor" they'll still pay what they are worth in any economy. I heard folks in Florida aren't backing off buying the good ones. The horse shows sure haven't dropped off in attendance.

[GAEventer]

I surely hope that he doesn't cut Bonfire, or at least stands him for a while, and then stores frozen before cutting him.

I desperately wanted to use Samoa again, but lost the opportunity to use him on bigger mares when he went back to Farnley, since they only do live cover. They'd have needed a very large ramp to get him up on my TB mares! Such a shame that he's gelded.

[Fenway]

I hope he stands him too, at least for one season. Bonfire was one of our favorites to see at the Welsh shows last year and were hoping to breed to him next year. He was out in his pasture when we went to pick up our filly and I thought about sneaking away with him. :lol:

[VirginiaBred]

I desperately wanted to use Samoa again....

I have to say when he was shown at Upperville a few years ago, I really was impressed with him. Lovely.

[GAEventer]

So, I was headed up to VA for a Connemara show and inspection, and decided to drop in at Farnley Stud. I found out the facts on Samoa, he is NOT a gelding-yet. He was kicked in the testicles this spring trying to breed a mare, and has had one removed, he still has one left. They're going to check is fertility next spring, and if all is well, he will continue to stand. I also saw Bonfire (he's stunning!) and he's supposedly going to stand at Farnley next spring. He may or may not stand longer, he will most likely be gelded and made into a hunter pony at some point.

I do have pictures but have no clue as to how to attach them on here! Email me privately if you'd like to see them.

[Fenway]

He was in his stall when we picked up one of our mares on Monday. I just love him and I'm glad he'll be there at least next spring. :)
I'll keep my fingers crossed for Samoa.

[Fenway]

Bonfire is being gelded in September. Bummer. :(

[VirginiaBred]

Bonfire is being gelded in September. Bummer. :(

No surprise there.

[YankeeLawyer]

Are these sales well advertised? Granted I have been really busy lately, but I was not aware this sale was being held (were there posts here about it that I missed?). I would have gone to this one.

[Fenway]

No surprise there.

Well, actually, Bill's original plan was to let him stand at Farnley next year and be gelded after that. Too much liability involved.