2004 BELCAM INTERNATIONAL AUCTION
Report and Pictures by
Berni Saunders - 7th June 2004
2004 Sale a
great success!!
Belcam
International's 2nd Annual Sale was bigger and brighter than the inaugural
sale in 2003. With perfect weather and excellent pre sales
information which was distributed to give everyone the opportunity to plan
their 6th June outing.
Belinda and
Axel Renz (pictured below) are to be sincerely congratulated on their
professionalism, attention to detail and the quality of their gorgeous and
superb presentation. It was quite apparent that nothing had been
left to chance.
The auction
was expertly and interestingly conducted by 'master auctioneer' Peter
Heagney who is well know for his skill with thoroughbreds at the William
Inglis Sales complex. Peter is also a Dressage & showhorse judge and
and has a keen interest in the Olympic disciplines. His knowledge
and wonderful manner kept the day flowing nicely and I am sure he coaxed a
few more dollars for the vendors.
For many, the
star mover of the show was Axel, he has a trot for a 10 and I can now see
why his family block of chocolate per day does not go to his hips!
Axel handled the horses to perfection and was a pleasure to watch.
The other
star of the day was the magic stallion Capone. Most of the sales
lots were by this outstanding import and it is clear that he has a gift
for throwing movement beauty and temperament. It is clear that he
much loved and his performance in hand was full of fun and enthusiasm.
Belinda gave
us all some interesting history about Capone. He is currently in
competition work with the very successful and elegant FEI rider Rebecca
Fenner and we should se him out and about later in 2004.
I will be
doing a full report with pictures of all of the lost and some of the
buyers. It is a big job and will be a few days to complete.
2004 Sales
Results.
Lot 1 Albata $ 8,000.00
Lot 2 Charmed $ 21,000.00
Lot 3 Classiker $ 22,000.00
Lot 4 Cameo $ 8,000.00
Lot 5 Centrum $ 7,500.00 PI
Lot 6 Caponelle $ 18,500.00
Lot 7 Celtic $ 17,000.00
Lot 8 Cardin $ 11,000.00
Lot 9 Crispin $ 8,000.00
Lot 10 Chiquita $ 11,500.00
Lot 11 Centucky $ 18,000.00
Lot 12 Chital $ 11,500.00
Lot 13 Calita $ 19,000.00
Lot 14 Cheree $ 7,000.00
Lot 15 Caspian $ 11,000.00
Lot 16 Chivon $ 12,000.00
Lot 17 Codak $ 10,000.00
Lot 18 Cadio $ 13,250.00
Lot 19 Capstan $ 6,500.00
Lot 20 Cyprian $ 9,500.00
Lot 21 Chanita $ 5,500.00
Go to
the web site for more information
http://www.belcaminternational.com
