AQHA Magazine January / February 2019 AQHA March / April 2019

Hannah M u Landmark rray part of the Equine Tea m Landmark Classic Auctioneers hard at work With the dust settling and a trail of trucks, goosenecks, floats and cars having left the AELEC in Tamworth, we reflect on what was another amaz- ing nine days at the 2019 Landmark Classic Campdraft and Sale. The results of the 12th Landmark Classic Select Sale are nothing short of phenomenal, considering the hard-hitting conditions that have faced so many of our clients leading up to the event. The strong numbers are a true testament to the com- mitment, strength and resilience of the industry and its members. The sale gross has exceeded $7 million for the third year running, hitting $7,115,500.00. 83.74% of horses sold with an average of $14,701.45, only just shy of last year’s average – a fantastic result and one we are hugely proud of. The gelding market was red hot again, grossing more than $2.14 million and averaging over $11,000! Top priced gelding was Lot 334, “PV Grasshopper” Q-83960 on account of The Beale Trust and presented by Todd Graham. The fully trained 4 year old Ima Smooth Blue Cat x Just One Moore gelding sold for $30,000 to Tori Acton from Rockhampton, QLD. Stallions averaged $20,538, topped by Lot 415 “Westlake Confederer” on account of Peter and Jessica Turich. The exciting 2 year old Conman x Kneipps Linda colt was beautifully presented, selling for $86,000 to CM Pastoral of Moama, NSW. PV Grasshopper Q-83960, Presented by Todd Graham 34 • 2019 34 • • The The Australian Australian Quarter Quarter Horse Horse Magazine Magazine • • March March • • April April• 2019 There was good demand for female lines again this year, with a range of quality mares and fillies bringing an average of $16,853. John and Jenn Corbett’s Lot 262, “Yaven Smooth Spin” A2-3455, was the star of the show, setting a new Australian Performance Horse record, when

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