A yearling preparation
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1
Yearlings playing in paddock
The horses are brought in from the paddock to the yearling barn where they are handled and the preparation process begins.
2
Grooming the yearlings
Each afternoon the yearlings are groomed. This helps ensure they each have a healthy coat by the time inspections begin but also acts as a form of massage therapy which stimulates healthy blood circulation and muscle recovery post-exercise. This relaxing time also helps form a bond between the horse and the handler.
3
Handwalking the yearlings
Hand walking is an important part of the education process, ensuring that the horses form a routine and learn how to behave whilst on the end of a lead.
4
Horses on the walker and lunging
As part of the education process we break the yearlings to a roller, lunge them for the first time and introduce work-out programs on the walker.
5
Shoeing the yearlings
The horses receive their first shoes and are tended to by the farrier. Each horse is individually assessed by the farrier and then shod accordingly.
6
On farm inspections
The on farm inspection process begins and our horses are assessed by potential buyers who have the opportunity to visit the farm. We welcome all buyers to the farm.
7
Yearlings are x-rayed
Each yearling is x-rayed by Padraig, our resident veterinarian, within 6 weeks of the sale. A set of sales radiographs consists of 36 images of all the major joints of all four limbs. This is accomplished while taking into account the safety of the horse and personnel.
8
Manes pulled and ears clipped
The horses have their manes pulled and their ears clipped as the final product begins to take shape before heading to the sale.
9
Yearlings arrive at the sale
We take great care in ensuring that each individual yearling arrives to the sales complex safe and sound. Even though a lot of the hard work has already been done, it is of highest importance to us that every horse and member of staff arrives safely
10
Pre-sale Scoping
A racehorse needs sufficient oxygen to race to their full potential. Scoping involves the insertion of a flexible endoscope with a camera attached through one nostril to the back of the throat. This technique allows a visual examination of the structure and function of the larynx and upper respiratory tract.
11
Final grooming for auction
Getting a horse ready for the ring is the last chance we have to ensure that each yearling is presented to the best it can be and to also ensure that we get a great result for our clients. We take immense pride in presenting out yearlings for auction.
A yearling preparation
11 weeks of preparation
Week 1
Yearlings playing in paddock
The horses are brought in from the paddock to the yearling barn where they are handled and the preparation process begins.
Week 2
Grooming the yearlings
Each afternoon the yearlings are groomed. This helps ensure they each have a healthy coat by the time inspections begin but also acts as a form of massage therapy which stimulates healthy blood circulation and muscle recovery post-exercise. This relaxing time also helps form a bond between the horse and the handler.
Week 3
Handwalking the yearlings
Hand walking is an important part of the education process, ensuring that the horses form a routine and learn how to behave whilst on the end of a lead.
Week 4
Horses on the walker and lunging
As part of the education process we break the yearlings to a roller, lunge them for the first time and introduce work-out programs on the walker.
Week 5
Shoeing the yearlings
The horses receive their first shoes and are tended to by the farrier. Each horse is individually assessed by the farrier and then shod accordingly.
Week 6
On farm inspections
The on farm inspection process begins and our horses are assessed by potential buyers who have the opportunity to visit the farm. We welcome all buyers to the farm.
Week 7
Yearlings are x-rayed
Each yearling is x-rayed by Padraig, our resident veterinarian, within 6 weeks of the sale. A set of sales radiographs consists of 36 images of all the major joints of all four limbs. This is accomplished while taking into account the safety of the horse and personnel.
Week 8
Manes pulled and ears clipped
The horses have their manes pulled and their ears clipped as the final product begins to take shape before heading to the sale.
Week 9
Yearlings arrive at the sale
We take great care in ensuring that each individual yearling arrives to the sales complex safe and sound. Even though a lot of the hard work has already been done, it is of highest importance to us that every horse and member of staff arrives safely
Week 10
Pre-sale Scoping
A racehorse needs sufficient oxygen to race to their full potential. Scoping involves the insertion of a flexible endoscope with a camera attached through one nostril to the back of the throat. This technique allows a visual examination of the structure and function of the larynx and upper respiratory tract.
Week 11
Final grooming for auction
Getting a horse ready for the ring is the last chance we have to ensure that each yearling is presented to the best it can be and to also ensure that we get a great result for our clients. We take immense pride in presenting out yearlings for auction.
