AQHA Magazine March / April 2022 | Page 23

Standardbred Re-Homing Company . “ To showcase the potential for not just these six horses but for any standardbred after racing through the Nutrien Classic was a wonderful opportunity .”
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The standardbreds were showcased in a freestyle event , utility work and campdraft before coming under the hammer . They are now headed to their new lives , some becoming working horses on a cattle station , and others joining riding schools in Southern NSW .
“ It ’ s great to promote the breed for their life after racing ” Mr Barton said . “ It ’ s a great initiative and we will welcome it back in 2023 .”
To top off the record-breaking event , the 2022 Nutrien Classic Store Cattle Sale also exceeded expectations . The Tamworth Regional Livestock Exchange penned 5,700 head of cattle and 350 calves ; making a gross total of $ 13.8 million and the average price per head was $ 2,420 .
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Nutrien Agent , Scott Simshauser said , “ In its 12 years , the store sale has built a solid reputation . We saw cattle from across New South Wales and South- West Queensland come up for sale .
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