2019
Show Thursday 3rd October, Sale Friday 4th October
Show Thursday 3rd October from 6pm judged by Mr J Harrison, Sale Friday 4th October starting at 9am prompt.
New Online Bidding Facilities Available at http://auction.anmarts.co.uk for further information please contact Alan Donald at Aberdeen & Northern Marts on 01467 623753
The catalogue available here https://auction.anmarts.co.uk/m/view-auctions/catalog/id/93
The 60th annual Lerwick Shetland Pony Sale was held on Friday 4th October at the Shetland Rural Centre. The Pony Breeders of Shetland Association (PBSA) in conjunction with the Shetland Livestock Marketing Group (SLMG) and Aberdeen and Northern Marts (ANM) once again hosted the sale with 63 ponies entered and 60 forward. Once again there was a good entry of very good quality ponies, in a variety of sizes and colours to suit a range of buyers. The ponies began arriving at the Mart on the Thursday afternoon prior to the show, with exhibitors and potential buyers invited to socialise together whilst enjoying the fantastic spread of sandwiches and home bakes laid on by the PBSA. Thanks again to Rosemary Cross for co-ordinating the food.
The show of ponies to be sold commenced at 6pm on the Thursday evening with this year’s judge, Mr J Harrison travelling up from Lancashire. The show was live streamed through the online bidding facilities, and again the facilities were available on the Friday for bidding.
The Best Filly foal, Champion Foal and Reserve Show Champion was the Standard Black filly foal Filska Shelby from Miss S Anderson, Ollaberry. The Best Colt Foal was the Miniature Bay Tupton Vito from J W Laurenson, Unst. Overall Show Champion was the 37” Black Mare Grutness Shybrea from Mr G Douglas, Virkie.
The sale commenced at 9.30am and was broadcast live via the online bidding facilities. A huge response yet again from the online bidding, resulted in 26 ponies of the 60 forward, selling through the online bidding. Photographs and details of the lots for sale were available to be viewed online for several weeks prior to the sale to generate interest and give buyers a chance to make enquiries and choose their purchase.
The success of the Breed Show celebrations back in July, and the Select Sale of Ponies in July helped to generate interest in the ponies forward for the October sale. The hard work and dedication of the PBSA committee, by helping to promote the ponies from Shetland and promote the work we do here certainly helped to create interest in the sale.
The sale was slow to start but gained momentum and prices were better across the board this year with some strong competition for a few ponies. This was reflected in the overall average price, being 375 guineas per pony. Huge thanks to auctioneer Rod MacKenzie and Alan Donald for doing a fantastic job for all concerned. Also a huge thanks to all our class sponsors, Harbro and Northlink Ferries.
Show Results below
Miniature Filly Foal – sponsored by Merilin Stud
1st – Loanin Anise - Mrs J Roberts, Unst sold to – 780gns to G McIntosh, Ayrshire
2nd - Gerratoun Pollyanna - Mr A Clark, Unst – 220gns to R Grievson
3rd – Bergli Teenie - Bergli Stud, Walls – 550gns to T L Howard, Castle Douglas
Miniature Colt Foal – sponsored by Wild About Art
1st – Tupton Vito – J W Laurenson, Unst – 70gns to J Sales, Lerwick
2nd – Westergarth Galaxy – B Johnson, Unst – 140gns to D MacLeod, Dornoch
3rd – Northharrier Yule – P Gear, Foula – 70gns to C Felton, Cold Ashby
Standard Filly Foal – sponsored by Musselbrough Stud
1st - Filska Shelby – S Anderson, Ollaberry – 600gns to C Window, Lybater
2nd – Grutness Wysp – S Flaws, Sumburgh – 600gns to S Har, Hereford
3rd – Brunside Lily – D Johnson, Unst – 1000gns to Y Bateao, Burnley
Standard Colt Foal – sponsored by Redsand Stud
1st – Musselbrough Warrior – J & M Priest, Unst – 190gns to A Preaton, Stranraer
2nd – Bergli Blacktail – Bergli Stud, Walls – 460gns to J Tetlow, Carmarthen
3rd – Scatness Jovi – G Douglas, Virkie – 50gns to D Barr, Lewes
1, 2 or 3yr old Filly – sponsored by Ferinfield Stud
1st – Bigton Charm – K Budge, Bigton – 190gns to M Tomlinson, Southport
2nd – Bigton California – K Budge, Bigton – 420gns to S Har, Hereford
3rd – Musselbrough Erin – J & M Priest, Unst – 120gns to J Watson, Jedburgh
1, 2 or 3yr old Colt– sponsored by Schiehallion Stud
1st - Charlimay Wulver – L Robertson, Foula – 30gns to J Lamb, Essex
Mares 4yrs+– sponsored by Ruffloch Stud
1st – Grutness Shybrea – G Douglas, Virkie – 600gns to S Har, Hereford
2nd – Grimpowood Elisabeth Taylor – Bergli Stud, Walls – 1500gns to I Burgess, Dunrossness
3rd – Anderlea Clearstar – C Laignel, Dunrossness – 580gns – C Matthew, Alford
Entire Male/Gelding 4yrs+– sponsored by JPL Racing & Events
1st – Koistie Majestic Dream – A J Williamson, Whalsay – 100gns to A Butterfield, Gawber
2nd – Gue Kell – C Laignel, Dunrossness – Not Sold
3rd – Bergli Jubilation – Bergli Stud, Walls – 350gns to D Wenm, Cranleigh
Best Filly Foal forward for sale – Filska Shelby
Best Colt Foal forward for sale – Tupton Vito
Best Foal forward for sale – Filska Shelby
Show Champion - sponsored by Shallochmill Stud – Grutness Shybrea
Reserve Show Champion – sponsored by Shallochmill Stud – Filska Shelby
Best Filly Foal from all Shetland Shows– sponsored by South Park Fairy Stud– Filska Shelby
Best Colt Foal from all Shetland Shows – sponsored by Merkisayre Stud – Tupton Vito
Top Prices
1500gns – Grimpowood Elisabeth Taylor – Blue Roan Miniature Mare – Bergli Stud, Walls
1000gns – Burnside Lily – Skewbald Standard Filly Foal – D Johnson, Unst
1000gns – Aria – Cream Dun Standard Mare – Bergli Stud, Walls
850gns – Loanin Belle – Cream Dun Skewbald Standard Filly Foal – Mrs J Roberts, Unst
780gns – Loanin Anise – Black Miniature Filly Foal – Mrs J Roberts, Unst
620gns – Gott Suno – Piebald Miniature Mare – R Cross, Burra
600gns – Filska Shelby – Black Standard Filly Foal – S Anderson, Ollaberry
600gns - Gue Jules - Black Miniature Mare - C Laignel, Dunrossness
580gns - Anderlea Clearstar - Black Miniature Mare - C Laignel, Dunrossness
580gns – Northharrier Yoyo – Piebald Miniature Filly Foal – P Gear, Foula
550gns – Bergli Teenie – Chestnut Miniature Filly Foal – Bergli Stud, Walls
520gns – Moorens Minnie – Bay Skewbald Miniature Filly Foal – D Johnson, Unst
520gns – Brygarth Yasmin – Piebald Miniature Mare – M Laurenson, Lerwick
520gns – Westergarth Gypsy – Piebald Miniature Filly Foal – S Johnson, Unst
Average Prices
Filly Foals – 475gns
Colt Foals – 147gns
Fillies – 288gns
Colts – 30gns
Geldings – 340gns
Stallions – 225gns
Mares – 567gns
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