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W ith sales still under negotiation , the results published for the 2022 Classic have outdone any previous sales results in the event ’ s 15-year history . The Classic horse sale has generated more than $ 17.1 million , surging past the 2021 gross of $ 10.71 million . The average sales price was $ 27,113.92 , with a clearance rate of 92.31 %.
Nutrien ’ s Mark Barton said the team is thrilled with the events success .
“ The event was established to showcase the performance horse industry and provide a platform for a quality performance horse sale . Over the years , we ’ ve faced various challenges whether it be drought , bushfires , or a global pandemic . 2022 has been no different , our team were able to deliver another outstanding event with high quality competition . The Nutrien Classic has gone from strength to strength as we ’ ve seen this year and will only continue to grow .”
Topping this year ’ s sale was the Willinga Park purchase of Bad in Black Q-94490 for $ 550,000 on account of Holly Clayden from Loomberah Lodge Performance Horses . Other notable sales include the $ 300,000 purchase of Terry and Christine Hall ’ s Hazelwood Country Blues by Matthew Moy from Kooyong Pastoral Company ; Peter and Shari Knudsen ’ s purchase of Yaven Champagne Romance on account of John and Jenn Corbett for $ 260,000 ; and Petes Pet Squirrel , on account of Donell Park Stud , who sold for $ 190,000 to Koobah Performance Horses Pty Ltd .
Holly celebrating her sale of her mare Bad In Black Q-94490
Complementing the sale was the outstanding horsemanship and quality breeding on display during the campdrafting competition . Many riders competed for a share in $ 400,000 worth of prizes – Australia ’ s largest campdraft prize pool , and the winners were :
2022 Nutrien Equine Classic Campdraft Winner : Ben Hall from Muttaburra QLD , riding HUNTER VIEW CONMAZE , owned by Ben and Cheri Stanger , 266 points .
Prydes EasiFeed Australian Performance Horse Challenge Winner : Nathan Wilson , riding MITCHELLS CONTUCKY , owned by Darrin & Cathie Jones , 335 points .
Holly Clayden & Isaac Westerhuis with the mare Bad In Black Q-94490
AQHA MARCH / APRIL ISSUE 2022