I was one of the people who bought one of the drafts (lot 2) on Monday. All of the ardennes (Belgium drafts) were sold, the ones that didn't sell in the ring were sold afterward. They all came from church farm which if known for their abuse and neglect of animals. The were forced to sell them all in the sale so that they wouldn't be taken away. Luckily, they are no longer breeding or selling horses, which is good because the poor things were in awful condition, I wouldn't be suprised if some of them didn't make it. Loes (lot 2 which I have now renamed Athena) is getting on well and is settled in her new home and on the way to becoming healthy again.
yep yep I would love to see that!. Maybe we can start a gofund me so we can get her a big thoroughbred for her to break in, nothing too easy, she could probably do with a challenge after all those cookies. :P ;) lol
Or a pony that could be driven (or even "raced" as a hobby and in a not-so-serious way). You don't need to just look for ponies you can ride. I mean I have a certain pony gelding (Terry) in mind whom I would love to give a retirement home. I'm too big for him now, but I think I could still do a bit of driving as an option for a Welsh his size. Not that that would be the only thing he can do or that he would even have to "work" in his retirement home. Just something to spice things up and to not get bored to death of "normal" things.
I stumbled on these videos by accident I thought ‘oh another posh snobby eventer’ and then she mentions her overdraft and now I’m thinking, ‘wait, she’s a normal person?’ queue me now 17 hours deep in your blogs. Love it ❤️❤️
I know it's not Becky's channel but I'm interested in seeing her yard and ponies. Not as in depth as your yard tour or meet the ponies but a little visit would be fun :)
I don't know how you go to these and not come home with a horse every time lol. My heart goes out to those drafts - I hope they landed softly in their final sales.
I love that you showed the catalog listings before you arrived, but could you scroll just a little bit slower next time? I also loved seeing you making notes on your program during the sale about what individuals were sold for, even if they didn’t sell.
Sad to see Belgians that thin! Hardly any muscle on any of them! Also: how is it still legal anywhere to dock tails (especially that short - they can't be more than two vertebrae long)?!?! But thanks for showing the hard bits from time to time - always nice when a youtuber isn't guilding the lily. And: I now want cookies.....
It was forbidden but allowed until januari 2019. So drafts younger than 1 year will all have a tail from now on and drafts older than that can still have a docked tail.
I know there is a difference in currency, but I’m still shocked that the sport horse types are selling for less than 2000, in the United States they’d easily be reaching five figures, our retiring racehorses sell for 2000, and they’re not always in good condition/sound
Yeah here in Ireland and even on horsequest in England all adverts for horses are at least 3000 unless they are like yearlings or only lightly backed, so the sales in England are different to horses you see online but I've never been to a sale in Ireland so I don't know if it's different here too🤷
yeah these types are unproven and you don’t know whether they’re sound which is why they’re so cheap. if you go to a proven sales you’ll see the prices shoot up 🥴
Love these sale vlogs!!! Really makes my day because I’m in the US and don’t get to see things like this ever, to be fair. I felt like I was with you all day!! You guys crack me up!! Such fun!!!
I have my fingers crossed every time hoping you fall for one of the traditional coloured cobs, a la Remmington. The internet would just squee every time you jumped it, with feathers flying :)
So are they the popular horse in the UK? I'm from Canada so I would say ours is more Quarter horse types but almost every equestrian in the auK I see has or rides a cob
@@hannahmargaret7281 I'm from Ireland, but i watch allot of English equestrians and they seems to be quite popular. I know in Ireland they are incredibly popular, and pretty much any stable you go to at least half of them are cobs or some other native breed :)
I love seeing the auction ones. Of course especially when you buy something, but in general they are entertaining for someone like me who has never been to one!
OOhhh those Belgian Drafts where doing heir rounds on FB before the sale, such a shame to see how well looked after they where before and what state they ended up in :{
@@willowcavy9862 yeah I've seen that along with some other posts. It's awful that they've been allowed to get into that state and then Fetched a fair price at the auction. At least they've all hopefully gone to good homes that can get them a back on track ♥️
@@TallysDoodles my friend brought fara and ariane..shes had vet and roan girl has copd and infection shes on steroids and antibiotics had her teeth done and wormed and feet trimmed. Fara had teeth done and wormed
@@monkeemoomooz poor pets least have chance at a good home now they are all imported from meat sales abroad cheap. Then she tries to get thousands for them in Uk. She is bringing jailed soon for tax fraud too which is why she sold them fast for cash.
Really enjoy coming to the sales with you. Thankyou for letting us see the catalog... I spent ages choosing what I wanted☺️. Then was great to see the horses to match them up with the catalog.... but especially good to see what they actually sold for. So yes... lots more of these please‼️
First! Also I saw this on your Instagram story earlier today and I’m really glad you have posted this so more people can see the realities of many auctions! I love your videos ♥️♥️💕
The sales videos are brilliant even if you don’t buy a pony 😄 they’re really informative and helpful especially as I’m considering purchasing a horse via the sales. Thanks for another great video x
I’m only part way through but this is a great vlog. Utterly heartbreaking to see the state of the draughts, especially when you imagine how a heavy horse should look but it is the sad reality of sales and a harsh winter. Horse ownership is the most expensive it’s ever been and even done on a budget or with your own land it’s extremely expensive. In the last year or so of her life my mare cost nearly £1000 per month with livery, medication and remedial shoeing. Something I couldn’t really afford but something I did because she was my horse and I’d never give up on her in her old age. I was lucky, I was able to keep her into her old age and she lived her days with me but sometimes circumstances and funding mean that isn’t possible. I genuinely hope the heavy horses found a good home and are now being given the care and nutrition they so desperately need. It a genuine shame that they were able to get into this state but hopefully they will all go on to live healthier lives, they seemed so depressed bless them. I for one really appreciate you showing all aspects of sales/horse ownership and hopefully it will serve as educational for many too because the easy bit is the buying, the hard work comes with ownership and producing.
Love these auction vlogs. And thanx so much for the invaluable confirmation lesson. These r my fave even if you dont buy. Please keep doing these and keep giving confirmation tips 😍🥰
I like seeing these blogs. So interesting to see the different types of horses/ ponies available there. So different than our auctions in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Oh those Belgian Draughts ❤️ two of my friends have owned Ardennes and they are just the most kind tempered lovely horses. One of my friends had one and she was 14.2 but quite honestly the hugest stockiest horse I’ve ever seen. Before my friend had her she bred a couple of foals to a thoroughbred and I believe the offspring were both successful local event horses. So there could be a niche there for you! Those cookies - me and my other half used to buy a pack of the purple triple choc ones every week when we went shopping. We’d have one each at lunchtime Saturday and then Sunday. Little weekend treat. Then one day I looked at the calorie/fat content 😳 jaysus. No wonder they don’t print it on the bag. We’ve not had them since 😂 I miss them!!
I liked the Vlog!! And the added cookie shop!! It was fun!! Ps. I know at auction there is a little bit of Everything... the undernourished drafts made my heart break. Going to love on my healthy horse now.
Love these auctions vlogs!!! Well love all your videos. Defo keep doing these vlogs as it's nice to see what prices the horse and ponies go for. Also what to look out for as well, like the bay that was lame. 🙂🙂
Hey, I'm Jaclyn from Canada and just wanted to say that you are awesome and I'm looking to purchase MY first horse after years and years of riding other people's horses and training and helping consult for purchasing other people's horses and I think your channel is so helpful and they make my day to watch. Thanks for making a difference and if you come across a 17h horse on the market let me know lol ;) cause I'm a giant (not really just 5'11 hehe). anyways, you're awesome! keep being great!
I love watching these videos, it nice to see what it like at a horse auction good and bad. Agree with hobbit, educational video would be great would be nice to know what you are looking for.
Not necessarily unloved but the owner lacked the resources, contacts or know-how to care for them correctly. I always find myself judging these people too but you have to think from other perspectives as well
Aida McEwen I just read another comment that said the people that owned the horses have been know to neglect and abuse them. so apparently not only were they not taken care off properly, they were abused. which is sad. I also read that the owners only got rid of them because they were about to get taken away.
I should subscribe....I’m too old for horses now (arthritis is BAD!) but I still consider myself a Norse person. I use to go to the Auction here in Oregon, USA. I’m actually at the point been there done that. Our auction is 3 hours by car away. Sadly, lots of horses go to the kill buyers. I love the Percheron. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
omg the pinto with the black moustache !!!!! Too cuwte. Loved seeing all the Belgians, some real stunners in that sorry looking bunch. The horse Becky bid on was lovely, wish she'd gotten him! haha those minis looked feral. Soooo glad you didn't buy one X-D Enjoyed the biscuit review, now I want one haha
I have a rescue draught, he was abandoned in a field for a year (so extremely obese when we got him) but we were told he was ‘rescued’ by the lady that abandoned him. We think she bought him from a place like this! Wish we knew more about his past :/
I love reading the catalogue but personally I would love it if you could pop it on after the sale with all the prices on. That would be great. And instead of you scrolling down the pages which is a bit difficult for us, would it be easy to enter snaps of each page? Just pause for 2 seconds on each so we have time to pause and read. Thank you Meg! I love, love, love your channel and everyone in it!
I am very jealous of the cookie! I haven't been home in the UK for over a year and British baked goods are missed, your breakfast cob (I'm from Nottinghamshire, so I can't call it a roll!) :P well what ever it was... it looked lovely. Home comfort foods. Some lovely ponies there, I so want a little pony. I'm not bothered about riding I would just like to have our to take trekking like a dog basically. I do like these vlogs, and a trip to Ireland is very exciting, how many conny's can you fit in one lorry... I do like them, they seem so special and I love how intelligent they are. (sad soul that I am got to the end of your long vlog, but it helps me feel less homesick) jokes apart I really enjoy your vlogs with you and Hobbit. Update on the kitties please?
One time I was walking my Shetland pony down to the wash bay to give her wash (she was a little dirty and when I mean a little I mean a lot) and I thought I was walking my dog 😂
Aww, really hard when you see ponies in need for sale, but it is good to show the realities of sales (esp after hard winters) & that it isn't always rainbows & sunshine. Glad you managed to find a way/ cookie to brighten your after sales slump... talk about leave us hanging tho- did you manage to convince Hobbit that you did indeed need to purchase 3 packets of cookies? :p
Belgian draughts are one of my all time faves! I’ve never seen one irl tho :( I live in England and we mostly have welsh ponies, thoroughbreds, tinkers, and Clydesdales by me :/
I used to go to the Reading horse sales with my father in the 80s. It was so heartbreaking to see so many small ponies being sold cheap to the meat buyers. We stopped going, and have never been to a sale since, and never will again.
Enjoy your auction videos as as all your vids. Gives me a chance to see different equines in your part of the world. Do you have raspberry & white chocolate ice cream where you are? Here in the western USA Tillamook makes it & it is to die for. Love your new mare, Dora & that vid too.
Elphick.Event.Ponies you’d think a quick brush and feet trim would be in their capabilities before taking to a sale 😭 just hope there are greener pastures in their futures
I have always considered getting a horse from a sales, only worry is possible "rogue traders" selling through auction houses. Would love a "do and donts" video for auctions PLEEEEEEAAAASSSSEEE
Coming from a country where this type of sale is not very common, that I am aware of, it was interesting to see. Concerned the same number/person purchased a lot of these ponies/horses reasonably cheaply. Hope they have gone to a good home and are not going to be shoved from one place to another, or worse. Love the videos.
I could never attend an auction in the US. I view the lots online at various auctions and youre lucky if every horse doesnt look like those drafts 💔 knowing the majority who arent rescued will end up slaughtered kills me 😭
It really depends on where you go and what type of auction it is. If it's a loose horse sale, you'll see everything. Fat horses, in shape horses, starved horses, old horses, babies, ponies, everything. If you go to a ride through, most horses will be handle able and in at least decent condition because they preview (show) the horses before the sale, and then ride them through the ring. The only horse sale barn near me has both types on the same day. Generally, you see unrideable/unsafe horses in the loose sale. Most of these horses go to kill or get picked up by horse traders. Sometimes riding horses and broodmare end up in this portion, usually it is due to owner illness/death. There are always a handful of thin horses, but most are not allowed to sell because they are considered "no value stock". No value stock is generally studs (especially unhandled), emaciated horses, and unpapered foals, because they are of no value to kill buyers and buyers looking for a usable horse will have no use for them. Ride through sales are generally pretty good about having all horses be in good (or at least decent) condition.
What a huge generalization. US sales vary on region, state, breed, industry, and type. Keeneland sale in Kentucky routinely sells thoroughbred colts and filles anywhere from $15k-$1.5m. There are 9.2 million horses in the United States and most auctions are not feedlot auctions like you'll see on facebook "rescue" groups. Most horses also do not go to slaughter.
I have been to Appleby sales many years ago and I am still haunted by the snotty, wormy horses. Not all of them, but a fair few. The trouble is if you buy them you support the people that let their horses get into that state in the first place. 😭
yes but if you don't buy them then they don't get a better life.. the only way anything is going to change for these horses is being sold.. so money or not you're saving a horse.. its the lesser of two evils for me :(
@@catrionagarde4410 agreed, I'm on a Belgian Draft page on facebook and quite a few of them have popped up on there in their new homes which is amazing to see :D
Markets in Australia are a bit different. hoping to buy form the market later this year I have been going and watching how it works and how to bid. One market place is small and is 45minits away the bigger on is 6hours away have you ever done an absentee bid?
Rosie Ride I bought a horse at auction last year, and at the end, it was between me and someone who was on the phone from another coast. It slows the bidding down some because the auctioneer has to consult the person on the phone, but otherwise, it appears to be the same process as going to an auction live.
@@fleetskipper1810 thank you have never bought anything form auction before. I know that's is the way i would like to buy my next horse from auction as many of them don't end up with homes. Have been going to learn how it's done and have understanding of how of work. I am not ready just yet for next horse but will be buy May/ June.
question :) why would horses not sell in the ring? like no one would bid? or the owner wanted more for the horse? I'm not familiar with sales but I would like to know how they work!
Love your horse sale vlogs, keep them coming.. I’d love to go to one just for the experience. There isn’t any near me. Nottinghamshire.. please can you vlog on the process of buying at a sale. Do you have to book in or can you just turn up? And how do you get hold of the catalogue? 🙏 p.s I’ve got back into riding after years and years off I’m 46 and addicted.. I’m loaning a horse come April and I can’t wait 😊
Meg mog, whilst we do love the auctions, it is imperative, that we have weekly biscuit/cookie taste testing. Obviously from worst to best flavour. Tesco's, Sainsbury's etc. Please ask Hobbit if she has retired her pink and blue rugby shirt? Or will it be making a come back in the Spring? How is Jaffa? Keep up the fab vlogs. 🥰😍🐴🐎😍🥰
I was one of the people who bought one of the drafts (lot 2) on Monday. All of the ardennes (Belgium drafts) were sold, the ones that didn't sell in the ring were sold afterward. They all came from church farm which if known for their abuse and neglect of animals. The were forced to sell them all in the sale so that they wouldn't be taken away. Luckily, they are no longer breeding or selling horses, which is good because the poor things were in awful condition, I wouldn't be suprised if some of them didn't make it. Loes (lot 2 which I have now renamed Athena) is getting on well and is settled in her new home and on the way to becoming healthy again.
Ruth Rhiannon ah thank you so much for commenting! I’m so glad Athena now has a lovely home 😍
God bless you xx
Bless you for giving Athena a chance.
That's so good to hear!! I'm sure Athena with love it with you
Thank you for sharing and I’m so happy your Athena got a new home
I would love to see you get a big horse to do some higher level eventing on!!!
yep yep I would love to see that!.
Maybe we can start a gofund me so we can get her a big thoroughbred for her to break in, nothing too easy, she could probably do with a challenge after all those cookies. :P ;) lol
I agree!!!!
Or a pony that could be driven (or even "raced" as a hobby and in a not-so-serious way).
You don't need to just look for ponies you can ride.
I mean I have a certain pony gelding (Terry) in mind whom I would love to give a retirement home. I'm too big for him now, but I think I could still do a bit of driving as an option for a Welsh his size. Not that that would be the only thing he can do or that he would even have to "work" in his retirement home. Just something to spice things up and to not get bored to death of "normal" things.
That grey Irish sports horse was lush 😍
I stumbled on these videos by accident I thought ‘oh another posh snobby eventer’ and then she mentions her overdraft and now I’m thinking, ‘wait, she’s a normal person?’ queue me now 17 hours deep in your blogs. Love it ❤️❤️
Bit of a back hander weren’t it...
I know it's not Becky's channel but I'm interested in seeing her yard and ponies. Not as in depth as your yard tour or meet the ponies but a little visit would be fun :)
I don't know how you go to these and not come home with a horse every time lol. My heart goes out to those drafts - I hope they landed softly in their final sales.
One of the drafts (Lot number 2) came home with me, she's already doing better
Ruth Rhiannon aaaw
@@ruthrhiannon220 how is Athena doing?
@@mirandap7737 she's doing great thank you. Probably the best horse I'll ever have, she's amazing and I love her so much 🥰
@@ruthrhiannon220 two years on I hope you still have them
Those shetlands stole my heart.. But that grey was just amazing.. Always wanted a dapple grey
But it's so annoying because they're always quite dappled when they're young but then go white 😩
I love that you showed the catalog listings before you arrived, but could you scroll just a little bit slower next time? I also loved seeing you making notes on your program during the sale about what individuals were sold for, even if they didn’t sell.
Fleet Skipper you can slow down the video speed
Those drafts, poor things 😔 I hope they find a lovely home soon! Love that chestnut gelding and the big gray 😍
did the chesnut sell? it's hard for me to understand the auctioneer even though this guy wasnt that bad
OTTB love I truly have no idea! Cannot understand him either lol
I took home lot number 2, she's already on her way to becoming healthy again
Ruth Rhiannon awww I'm glad to hear ❤️ lucky pony 😍
@@ruthrhiannon220 was she one of the draft horses?
Sad to see Belgians that thin! Hardly any muscle on any of them! Also: how is it still legal anywhere to dock tails (especially that short - they can't be more than two vertebrae long)?!?!
But thanks for showing the hard bits from time to time - always nice when a youtuber isn't guilding the lily.
And: I now want cookies.....
johanne brøsted shocking wasn’t it 😟
It was forbidden but allowed until januari 2019. So drafts younger than 1 year will all have a tail from now on and drafts older than that can still have a docked tail.
@@annekeweide1141 thanks for clarifying that. I am happy, that the laws have finally been changed.
Well sold well tho
Yea, I was shocked how short they were 🥲
I know there is a difference in currency, but I’m still shocked that the sport horse types are selling for less than 2000, in the United States they’d easily be reaching five figures, our retiring racehorses sell for 2000, and they’re not always in good condition/sound
Yeah here in Ireland and even on horsequest in England all adverts for horses are at least 3000 unless they are like yearlings or only lightly backed, so the sales in England are different to horses you see online but I've never been to a sale in Ireland so I don't know if it's different here too🤷
yeah these types are unproven and you don’t know whether they’re sound which is why they’re so cheap. if you go to a proven sales you’ll see the prices shoot up 🥴
UGH IKR. For a good jumper, we were looking for a pretty broke horse not too green and stuff and they are like higher 4 figures mid 5 figures .
Love these sale vlogs!!! Really makes my day because I’m in the US and don’t get to see things like this ever, to be fair. I felt like I was with you all day!! You guys crack me up!! Such fun!!!
never fails to make me laugh when I hear more about Becky the crazy horse lady 😂
“Sponsored by Nutella”😂😂 had me cackling
keeley wallace she wishes hey Meg 😉 (but don’t tell Cadbury’s)
Tina Wallace tbh I’d take either of them, I’m not fussy 😇
@@elphick.event.ponies are you interested in buying one of them?
@@elphick.event.ponies Next chance you get, name a horse Nutella.
@@sassycrow5488 oo yes, or Ferrero or cookie for the next coloured ^_^
I have my fingers crossed every time hoping you fall for one of the traditional coloured cobs, a la Remmington. The internet would just squee every time you jumped it, with feathers flying :)
Ja McRae yeeessssss
So are they the popular horse in the UK? I'm from Canada so I would say ours is more Quarter horse types but almost every equestrian in the auK I see has or rides a cob
Im in Canada too so i cant say for sure. But i have one (a Gypsy Vanner here) so they do catch my eye in Meg’s auction videos. :)
@@JAMcRae ah ok makes sense, they are eye catching for sure lol
@@hannahmargaret7281 I'm from Ireland, but i watch allot of English equestrians and they seems to be quite popular. I know in Ireland they are incredibly popular, and pretty much any stable you go to at least half of them are cobs or some other native breed :)
I love seeing the auction ones. Of course especially when you buy something, but in general they are entertaining for someone like me who has never been to one!
OOhhh those Belgian Drafts where doing heir rounds on FB before the sale, such a shame to see how well looked after they where before and what state they ended up in :{
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@@willowcavy9862 yeah I've seen that along with some other posts. It's awful that they've been allowed to get into that state and then Fetched a fair price at the auction. At least they've all hopefully gone to good homes that can get them a back on track ♥️
@@TallysDoodles I heard all but stallion sold and new owners are in the fb group. Thank goodness.
@@TallysDoodles my friend brought fara and ariane..shes had vet and roan girl has copd and infection shes on steroids and antibiotics had her teeth done and wormed and feet trimmed.
Fara had teeth done and wormed
@@monkeemoomooz poor pets least have chance at a good home now they are all imported from meat sales abroad cheap. Then she tries to get thousands for them in Uk. She is bringing jailed soon for tax fraud too which is why she sold them fast for cash.
Great vlog as ever. I'd like more conformation descriptions. What you avoid or look for etc.
Oh the Idea with the catalog is really nice. We can read what we want to know and you don´t have to explain everything :D thanks
Highlight of my day when you upload 😊💖
Really enjoy coming to the sales with you. Thankyou for letting us see the catalog... I spent ages choosing what I wanted☺️. Then was great to see the horses to match them up with the catalog.... but especially good to see what they actually sold for. So yes... lots more of these please‼️
I absolutey adore the relationship you have with your Mum!! So so cute. And love that she rides too!!!
First! Also I saw this on your Instagram story earlier today and I’m really glad you have posted this so more people can see the realities of many auctions! I love your videos ♥️♥️💕
The sales videos are brilliant even if you don’t buy a pony 😄 they’re really informative and helpful especially as I’m considering purchasing a horse via the sales. Thanks for another great video x
I’m only part way through but this is a great vlog. Utterly heartbreaking to see the state of the draughts, especially when you imagine how a heavy horse should look but it is the sad reality of sales and a harsh winter. Horse ownership is the most expensive it’s ever been and even done on a budget or with your own land it’s extremely expensive. In the last year or so of her life my mare cost nearly £1000 per month with livery, medication and remedial shoeing. Something I couldn’t really afford but something I did because she was my horse and I’d never give up on her in her old age. I was lucky, I was able to keep her into her old age and she lived her days with me but sometimes circumstances and funding mean that isn’t possible. I genuinely hope the heavy horses found a good home and are now being given the care and nutrition they so desperately need. It a genuine shame that they were able to get into this state but hopefully they will all go on to live healthier lives, they seemed so depressed bless them.
I for one really appreciate you showing all aspects of sales/horse ownership and hopefully it will serve as educational for many too because the easy bit is the buying, the hard work comes with ownership and producing.
OMG I was in this video you can see my red coat and curly hair😂 I brought number 19 the skewbald gelding Murphy c
Megan Cook he’s stunning 😍
Taz Lover yeah he’s a cool dude follow my instagram If you want to see how he’s getting on megancookeq
Omg he is AMAZING ❤️
Which piebald lmao?
Hannah Margaret number 19
do a series of how you train the young ones.
Keep the auction vlogs !! Great to see !!
Been binging these videos while in quarantine, such a positive and relaxing channel to watch
omg lot 19 (25:00) has my whole heart, what a cutie
The person who bought him is in the comment section
@@tomatoewithane1217 ah ty for telling me !!
That my little man Murphy follow my instagram if you want to see how he’s getting on megancookeq
Loved this vlog, it always makes my day 10x better when I get notified that you've uploaded 💖
Ahhh i was hoping you'd film this month's auction! I was really curious to see what the belgian drafts were like!
Love these auction vlogs. And thanx so much for the invaluable confirmation lesson. These r my fave even if you dont buy. Please keep doing these and keep giving confirmation tips 😍🥰
I really enjoy seeing the sales . Especially with comments on confirmations. Thanks for the videos. Especially since I can't go myself.
I like seeing these blogs. So interesting to see the different types of horses/ ponies available there. So different than our auctions in Nova Scotia, Canada.
The exmoor pony was bred at my work, that's funny how he's ended up in sales😥 there should be another one to go with him??
Apparently they were both there and they both went to an Exmoor person home!
You’re a great blogger. Love seeing the catalog and what they all go for. Xxx
Glad so many of these darlings are going to new homes. Hopefully the will get the lovin' they deserve
I love these horse buying vlogs, actually make my day when I see another of your videos is up
Best vlogs ever!!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
I love your videos so much Meg ❤️
Oh those Belgian Draughts ❤️ two of my friends have owned Ardennes and they are just the most kind tempered lovely horses. One of my friends had one and she was 14.2 but quite honestly the hugest stockiest horse I’ve ever seen. Before my friend had her she bred a couple of foals to a thoroughbred and I believe the offspring were both successful local event horses. So there could be a niche there for you!
Those cookies - me and my other half used to buy a pack of the purple triple choc ones every week when we went shopping. We’d have one each at lunchtime Saturday and then Sunday. Little weekend treat. Then one day I looked at the calorie/fat content 😳 jaysus. No wonder they don’t print it on the bag. We’ve not had them since 😂 I miss them!!
EquineVeteranCollection hahahah I’ve eaten about 8 over the last three days😂 I don’t think I’m gunna look at the fat content now 😂😬
Elphick.Event.Ponies DONT DO IT!!! 😂
loved seeing the catalogue, please do that in future!
I liked the Vlog!! And the added cookie shop!! It was fun!! Ps. I know at auction there is a little bit of Everything... the undernourished drafts made my heart break. Going to love on my healthy horse now.
Been waiting for this all day! Since seeing count down on insta
Love these auctions vlogs!!! Well love all your videos. Defo keep doing these vlogs as it's nice to see what prices the horse and ponies go for. Also what to look out for as well, like the bay that was lame. 🙂🙂
Find the auction vlogs really interesting! It was good to see them making decent prices
Idk why I’m obsessed with you and your life but I’m not gonna question it 😂😂
Micki Stover 😂😂😂
I want to see a day in the life of Hobbit. She would do great.
yes!!!! she is adorable!!!
Who is hobbit?? I'm new here.
guardians animal rescue/ state certified 501c3 hobbit is a nickname for her mum
I feel like your editing has really improved! 💞
peter ah thank you! I should get better software really 🙄 xx
Hey, I'm Jaclyn from Canada and just wanted to say that you are awesome and I'm looking to purchase MY first horse after years and years of riding other people's horses and training and helping consult for purchasing other people's horses and I think your channel is so helpful and they make my day to watch. Thanks for making a difference and if you come across a 17h horse on the market let me know lol ;) cause I'm a giant (not really just 5'11 hehe). anyways, you're awesome! keep being great!
I love watching these videos, it nice to see what it like at a horse auction good and bad. Agree with hobbit, educational video would be great would be nice to know what you are looking for.
As awful the condition of those draughty horses were in...I’m glad they were sold as they clearly weren’t loved where they previously were💘
Not necessarily unloved but the owner lacked the resources, contacts or know-how to care for them correctly. I always find myself judging these people too but you have to think from other perspectives as well
Aida McEwen I just read another comment that said the people that owned the horses have been know to neglect and abuse them. so apparently not only were they not taken care off properly, they were abused. which is sad. I also read that the owners only got rid of them because they were about to get taken away.
@@laceyhays8791 I'm sorry to hear that 😔 I thought maybe it was worth giving them benefit of the doubt
I love the auction blogs, especially when you buy something. :)
I should subscribe....I’m too old for horses now (arthritis is BAD!) but I still consider myself a Norse person. I use to go to the Auction here in Oregon, USA. I’m actually at the point been there done that. Our auction is 3 hours by car away. Sadly, lots of horses go to the kill buyers. I love the Percheron. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
Love if at some point you could make a horse confirmation video!
I loved being able to see the catalogue. Good idea!
These videos are my absolute favourite x🐴Yayy!!
Haha why do I want you to vlog a food shop with your Mum 😂
Alex G Hahahah can you imagine 😂😂
omg the pinto with the black moustache !!!!! Too cuwte.
Loved seeing all the Belgians, some real stunners in that sorry looking bunch.
The horse Becky bid on was lovely, wish she'd gotten him!
haha those minis looked feral. Soooo glad you didn't buy one X-D
Enjoyed the biscuit review, now I want one haha
I have a rescue draught, he was abandoned in a field for a year (so extremely obese when we got him) but we were told he was ‘rescued’ by the lady that abandoned him. We think she bought him from a place like this! Wish we knew more about his past :/
I love reading the catalogue but personally I would love it if you could pop it on after the sale with all the prices on. That would be great. And instead of you scrolling down the pages which is a bit difficult for us, would it be easy to enter snaps of each page? Just pause for 2 seconds on each so we have time to pause and read. Thank you Meg! I love, love, love your channel and everyone in it!
I am very jealous of the cookie! I haven't been home in the UK for over a year and British baked goods are missed, your breakfast cob (I'm from Nottinghamshire, so I can't call it a roll!) :P well what ever it was... it looked lovely. Home comfort foods. Some lovely ponies there, I so want a little pony. I'm not bothered about riding I would just like to have our to take trekking like a dog basically. I do like these vlogs, and a trip to Ireland is very exciting, how many conny's can you fit in one lorry... I do like them, they seem so special and I love how intelligent they are. (sad soul that I am got to the end of your long vlog, but it helps me feel less homesick) jokes apart I really enjoy your vlogs with you and Hobbit. Update on the kitties please?
You're right. Love the auctions
One time I was walking my Shetland pony down to the wash bay to give her wash (she was a little dirty and when I mean a little I mean a lot) and I thought I was walking my dog 😂
Music volume was great in this one ☺️
I really like the auction vlogs. Almost as much as the competition ones :)
Aww, really hard when you see ponies in need for sale, but it is good to show the realities of sales (esp after hard winters) & that it isn't always rainbows & sunshine. Glad you managed to find a way/ cookie to brighten your after sales slump... talk about leave us hanging tho- did you manage to convince Hobbit that you did indeed need to purchase 3 packets of cookies? :p
Nix Carter of course I did, and they are now all gone 😂😂
@@elphick.event.ponies Well played & Lol, they must have been some really good cookies! ;)
Lot 6 looked very sweet! love your videos!!
Love the sales day videos
Keep vlogging I seem to enjoy whatever you do. Thank you - you made my day
Loved spotting me and my mum in the vlog😂x
FAC Equestrian hahahah love that 🙌🏻🙌🏻
I LOVE THESE AUCTION VLOGGGSSSS
Love the sales vids. Very interesting. Let’s keep the cookies on the side. Makes me laugh, but like those as filler. 🤣
Now Brightwells have announced they will no longer be doing the horse and pony sales where do you plan on going in future?
Belgian draughts are one of my all time faves! I’ve never seen one irl tho :( I live in England and we mostly have welsh ponies, thoroughbreds, tinkers, and Clydesdales by me :/
No joke, I put a miniature horse in the back of a four door smallish car.
Shouldn't do that mate,
I used to go to the Reading horse sales with my father in the 80s. It was so heartbreaking to see so many small ponies being sold cheap to the meat buyers. We stopped going, and have never been to a sale since, and never will again.
Loving your Vlogs all the way from Australia 🇦🇺
That elevator music has me cackling, your editing is soaring Meg hahahahha
Jessica Nustrini hahah so glad you appreciated it, took me an hour to find 😂
Enjoy your auction videos as as all your vids. Gives me a chance to see different equines in your part of the world. Do you have raspberry & white chocolate ice cream where you are? Here in the western USA Tillamook makes it & it is to die for. Love your new mare, Dora & that vid too.
Love your videos they always cheer me up
Love the sales vlogs! Keep them coming. 😊
That palomino had such long feet 😭 glad I can’t go to these id end up buying them all
Chloe Skeggs awful wasn’t it 😭😭
Elphick.Event.Ponies you’d think a quick brush and feet trim would be in their capabilities before taking to a sale 😭 just hope there are greener pastures in their futures
Sameee 🤣🤣
I have always considered getting a horse from a sales, only worry is possible "rogue traders" selling through auction houses. Would love a "do and donts" video for auctions PLEEEEEEAAAASSSSEEE
Maybe just write the details on the vid as you walk past them? You're still my favourite you tuber though so I'll put up with the catalogue hehe
Aww I love Dora she is so cute dapple greys are my favourite
Coming from a country where this type of sale is not very common, that I am aware of, it was interesting to see. Concerned the same number/person purchased a lot of these ponies/horses reasonably cheaply. Hope they have gone to a good home and are not going to be shoved from one place to another, or worse. Love the videos.
Liking and commenting for the overdraft 😄
Liking and commenting for the overdraft xxxxxxxx💟
Would love more sales vlogs (or cookie vlogs, or anything you want to do tbh) they’re always such an awesome watch !! 🥰👍🏻👌🏻❤️
I could never attend an auction in the US. I view the lots online at various auctions and youre lucky if every horse doesnt look like those drafts 💔 knowing the majority who arent rescued will end up slaughtered kills me 😭
Yeah, or even worse. The Auctions on the U.S are horrific
It really depends on where you go and what type of auction it is. If it's a loose horse sale, you'll see everything. Fat horses, in shape horses, starved horses, old horses, babies, ponies, everything. If you go to a ride through, most horses will be handle able and in at least decent condition because they preview (show) the horses before the sale, and then ride them through the ring. The only horse sale barn near me has both types on the same day. Generally, you see unrideable/unsafe horses in the loose sale. Most of these horses go to kill or get picked up by horse traders. Sometimes riding horses and broodmare end up in this portion, usually it is due to owner illness/death. There are always a handful of thin horses, but most are not allowed to sell because they are considered "no value stock". No value stock is generally studs (especially unhandled), emaciated horses, and unpapered foals, because they are of no value to kill buyers and buyers looking for a usable horse will have no use for them.
Ride through sales are generally pretty good about having all horses be in good (or at least decent) condition.
What a huge generalization. US sales vary on region, state, breed, industry, and type. Keeneland sale in Kentucky routinely sells thoroughbred colts and filles anywhere from $15k-$1.5m. There are 9.2 million horses in the United States and most auctions are not feedlot auctions like you'll see on facebook "rescue" groups. Most horses also do not go to slaughter.
I like the screen recorded cataloug!
I have been to Appleby sales many years ago and I am still haunted by the snotty, wormy horses. Not all of them, but a fair few. The trouble is if you buy them you support the people that let their horses get into that state in the first place. 😭
yes but if you don't buy them then they don't get a better life.. the only way anything is going to change for these horses is being sold.. so money or not you're saving a horse.. its the lesser of two evils for me :(
@@jodiehill9957 yes that's what they say: you won't change the world buying them but it changes the world for that one horse...
@@catrionagarde4410 agreed, I'm on a Belgian Draft page on facebook and quite a few of them have popped up on there in their new homes which is amazing to see :D
Markets in Australia are a bit different. hoping to buy form the market later this year I have been going and watching how it works and how to bid. One market place is small and is 45minits away the bigger on is 6hours away have you ever done an absentee bid?
Rosie Ride I bought a horse at auction last year, and at the end, it was between me and someone who was on the phone from another coast. It slows the bidding down some because the auctioneer has to consult the person on the phone, but otherwise, it appears to be the same process as going to an auction live.
@@fleetskipper1810 thank you have never bought anything form auction before. I know that's is the way i would like to buy my next horse from auction as many of them don't end up with homes. Have been going to learn how it's done and have understanding of how of work. I am not ready just yet for next horse but will be buy May/ June.
question :) why would horses not sell in the ring? like no one would bid? or the owner wanted more for the horse? I'm not familiar with sales but I would like to know how they work!
Haven’t watched yet but I know it’s going to be amazing
2:20 - 2:50
Me literally staring at the horse behind, as the horse seems to follow her 20 seconds straight lol
Love your horse sale vlogs, keep them coming.. I’d love to go to one just for the experience. There isn’t any near me. Nottinghamshire.. please can you vlog on the process of buying at a sale. Do you have to book in or can you just turn up? And how do you get hold of the catalogue? 🙏 p.s I’ve got back into riding after years and years off I’m 46 and addicted.. I’m loaning a horse come April and I can’t wait 😊
Great video ❤️ when you found them cookies you where so happy 😂
such a gd vlog... Love the sales vlogs!
Meg mog, whilst we do love the auctions, it is imperative, that we have weekly biscuit/cookie taste testing. Obviously from worst to best flavour. Tesco's, Sainsbury's etc. Please ask Hobbit if she has retired her pink and blue rugby shirt? Or will it be making a come back in the Spring? How is Jaffa? Keep up the fab vlogs. 🥰😍🐴🐎😍🥰
Are the draught horses tails actually docked? 😱 xx
gillylilly1984 yeh 😔
It became illegal in a lot of countries a few years ago luckily