The equestrian industry is experiencing an upsurge in business in 2010. After 2 very poor years the Tattersalls Ireland August National Hunt sale seems to have turned the corner. This signals a reversal of fortune for the industry. The Hunt Sale experienced strong trade that was broadly in line with sale levels of 2 years ago. Expectations were low for the sale after a slow start on Tuesday morning; however things picked up considerably in the afternoon, mainly due to the increased quality on offer. The first 6 figure payment of the Hunt Sale was made that day too. There hadn't been a sale of that amount for many years.

The Hunt Sale turnover was double that of the 2009 figure, coming in at a whopping 1.5 million. The Hunt sale catalog was also bigger. Another indicator of success was the 66% increase in the average price paid for things on sale. However it wasn't all good news at the sale as prices still remain a lot lower than previous high years and some vendors still found it a struggle to attract buyers. It was a welcome reverse in the downward trend and long may it continue.

Two animals surpassed the 100,000 mark. The first, a four year old, 'Old Vic' gelding out of the Lismullen Hurdle winner Rose Of Inchiquin, this nice animal made 120,000. The next was a son of another excellent sire 'Presenting', made 110,000. This three year old was purchased as a foal for 50,000. There were many more animals that made nice five figure sums, that one might argue would not have made the same figure last year when the market was in turmoil.

The market, as always was still there for the good looking, athletic, well bred horse, whilst, the lower end of the market did not meet the criteria of many buyers. It was also good to see many of the top Irish trainers at the sale and also encouraging to see many of the UK trainers, these faces were probably attracted by the introduction of the 100,000 Tattersalls Ireland Sales Bumper.

I came away from the Hunt Sale with a positive attitude and had a feeling that the industry had really turned a corner. The industry has been in sharp decline since 2008 and people were desperately looking for a turn in the market. Hopefully, this Hunt Sale represents a turn in fortunes and the equine industry in Ireland can continue to be a prime mover in the bloodstock market.

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Your little one may be begging you for a pony out of the ponies for sale want ads in the paper or online but it is never a good idea to buy any animal without full consideration of the responsibility. We know you dreamed of your own pony as a child but make sure you are making a sound decision and not an emotional one.

Ask yourself if you think your child is really ready for the huge responsibility of owning a pony and the time commitment. Then ask yourself if you are ready too. It is a time and financial responsibility. Where are you going to house the animal and how much time can you spend with the pony?

But if you are ready for a new pony you want to ensure that you are purchasing an animal that is tame enough for the age of your child you are buying one for. This is usually listed in the breeding information that is listed for a stud service if you are going to order a pony bred. Their lines and the temperament of their parents can make a big difference.

You can also find other ponies that are used to children and their lineage and temperament are also listed in the advertisement. Know that you may get lucky and find a pony in your area but you may have to travel a distance and pay for the transportation of your new pony to where you live.

Regarding pricing is the lineage of the animal. If they come from strong lines then the price will most likely be higher than one that does not. For example if you are looking at a pony that has won a lot of ribbons and awards their colts will most likely be much higher. If you are getting a pony for just riding on and enjoying then the lines will not matter at much.

The good thing about investing in a show pony is that you can then turn around and stud your own male when the time is right. You can also use your mare to be studded and sell the colt for a profit and help recoup some of the price you paid for your pony. You also continue the strong lines of the pony by reproducing during its lifetime.

Before you finalize your purchase for a pony you should have them checked out thoroughly by a qualified vet. They will be able to tell you the health of the animal and any concerns they may have. Make sure it is your vet or an independent and not the vet of the person who is selling you the pony. We all want to think that people are honest but you are making an investment in the animal and the owners professionally should understand why you are requesting a vet check before purchase.

Admire the ponies for sale want ads in the paper but make sure you are ready to be a pony owner. Evaluate all the factors and check with a vet to make sure the animal is sound. You will be assured if you follow all of these evaluations before purchase that you will be making a good decision for you and your child.

The tme for giving is almost here, and there are a ton of girls around the world who just love ponies for sale. So if you want to make their festive season, look for horses for loan online today.

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Back in the old days in England, the King would receive money from his people in exchange for allowing them to graze their cattle in his forests. It was from these agreements that the term Agistment was derived. Things have changed slightly since those days, however, and the term now refers to when an owner of a horse pays someone who owns land, to allow the horse to live and feed off the land owners property. These types of agreements vary greatly, depending on the contracts signed by both parties.

Many horse agistment properties offer excellent care and services for horse and rider, ranging in services from spelling agistment, riding agistment and small group agistment through to agistment with full care. When looking for somewhere to place your horse, you should be sure to consider the following: are the paddocks large enough to accommodate the number of horses, will your horse be kept on improved pastures that are weed free, regularly rotated, slashed, fertilised and irrigated where required. As an extra, are winter active grasses sown to ensure your horse has feed all year round saving you from expensive feed bills. Does every paddock have horse safe fencing that is either post and rail or post and plain wire fencing only and are all well sheltered with either natural windbreaks and shade trees or quality man made structures.

Quite a few horse agistment land owners will request that your horse be kept worm free prior to and during its stay so you need to also look into having that done on a regular basis. The land owners themselves will often carry this out for you as part of the contract. Likewise for things such as the horses dentistry and the like. So when it comes to horse agistment, factoring in all these things can take a huge burden off the horse owner, and if your lucky enough to find one, some horse agistment operators even offer some fun services to get the most of out of owning a horse. These include things like riding days where you can take your horse out for a ride with others.

By doing your own personal inspection of the horse agistment properties you are considering, you can get a good idea of the kind of staff who will be looking after your horse. You should make sure they are properly trained and have enough experience to provide you with the advice you need and your horse with the care it needs. If they are passionate about their job then you can safely assume that your horse will be looked after correctly. The surrounding ares are a good thing to inspect also. The more places to ride the better. Look for places with plenty of national park or riding trails nearby.

Whether you are agisting someone's horses on your land or agisting your own horse on someone else's land, there are some important things you should consider. These include the responsibilites of each party in the agistment agreement, terms and amount of fee payment and contingency plans for disease, illness or injury of the horse, and for emergencies such as fire or flood.

Learn more about horse agistment. Stop by Michelle Rudge's site where you can find out all about horse agistment and how to make it work for you.

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