2011 Sydney International Polo Pony Sale
Sydney Polo Club hosted its third annual International Polo Pony Sale on Saturday 24th September in their prestigious Clubhouse, in Richmond NSW Peter & Rebecca Higgins decided in 2009 to hold a polo pony auction at their private grounds to serve as a reliable selling point for players to showcase and promote their horses.
With Richmond now being the hub of polo in Sydney, the sale provides the opportunity to all seasoned players and beginners to view and trial top quality horses for sale in a world-class facility. 35 polo ponies ranging from beginner horses, horses suitable for top professional players and green horses that have only been stick & balled or have played low goal tournaments were up for auction. Ben Cowan of Sydney, NSW nominated 3 outstanding ‘Patron’ horses, with his 7 year old gelding ‘Teak’ being sold for the top price of the sale to SIPPS auction founder Peter Higgins. Peter had the opportunity of trialling Teak in the sale practice trials, and is thrilled with the purchase of this well bred polo pony. Bob Hannon of Bayview Polo once again nominated two outstanding young horses, with his 3 year old Avispon (Argentinean Stallion) bred filly being sold to Scone, NSW and topping the young horse section. John Hardee from Singapore purchased 2 great horses nominated by Ben Cowan and Argosy Agricultural Group to start his string of polo ponies here in Australia. John is a young polo player from The Singapore Polo Club, and has now relocated to Australia to go to University and play polo here in Sydney. The Sydney International Polo Pony Sale will continue to grow and improve each year, with 2011 proving to be a world-class event. Spectators of the event pointed out that this arena is where million dollar horses can be showcased. In previous years, the auction was held in our indoor arena, and in 2011 they stepped it up with a purpose built sale ring in the prestigious Sydney Polo clubhouse, with a private bar, dinner & live entertainment. Any horses that were passed in at the Sydney International Polo Pony Sale can be viewed on HORSEZONE or www.sydneyinternationalpoloponysale.com Alternatively, contact Renee Ryan on 0406 483 707 for a list of horses or to view any horses for sale. |