Horse auction buying guides

Practical, independent guides to buying sporthorses, foals and embryos at auction — written by the team behind the calendar.

How to buy a horse at auction: a first-timer's guideRegistration, vet reports, buyer's premiums and bidding tactics — everything to know before you raise your hand (or click).
What does a foal cost at auction?Real averages and top prices from recent sales, and the factors that decide whether a foal makes €5,000 or €50,000.
Online vs live horse auctions: which should you use?Both formats sell top horses. The right one depends on how far you are from the collection — and how you judge a horse.

Put it into practice