Lot 50 - Unnamed was the top lot of the Monart Sale 2022
The 2022 Monart Sale, presenting the best of Ireland’s 3-year-old eventing horses, once again attracted buyers from across the world including the UK and Ireland, Mexico, Belgium, France, the USA/Canada, Germany, and France.
Notable buyers include Ireland’s Aoife Clark, Lucienne Bellissimo (USA), Noor Slaoui (MOR), Harry Dzenis (UK) and European Junior Gold Medallist, Ibble Watson.
The 2022 average sale price was up 10.5% on previous years, with an average of €16,896, and six lots breaking the €30,000 mark.
“Once again, the sale has exceeded expectations and grown more than we could have expected. This year we’ve had buyers from around the world, in addition to strong Irish sales” confirmed the sale Director, Niall Griffin.
Top sales lots included:
Lot 50 – Unnamed – a good-looking blood mare with three excellent paces and scopey jumping technique.
€38,000
Vivant Van De Heffink x KEC Maximum Joe
Vendor - Brandonview Stud
Buyer – Pat Kavanagh (IRL)
Lot 80 - Oldrock Amy - a very tall 17hh filly, who is both careful and courageous in her jump.
€35,000
Sligo Candy Boy x Master Imp - A very tall 17hh filly, who is both careful and courageous in her jump.
Vendor – Don Coen
Buyer – Dag Mosvold (NOR)
Lot 61 - MBF Flagstaff Flyer – a very attractive gelding with the movement and jump to match.
€35,000
CMS Gunfire x Courgar
Vendor – MBF Sporthorses
Buyer – Robert Sirch (GER)
Lot 2 – Monbeg Crystal Clear – from bloodlines producing very good jumpers and eventers.
€33,000
HHS Cornet x The Echo Factor
Vendor – Monbeg Sporthorses
Buyer – John Bell (UK)
The sale is unique in that the horses are selected by a panel of 5-star Event riders, Polly Jackson (GB), Niall Griffin (IRL), & Bill Levett (AUS) and vetted by Olympic team vet Marcus Swail.
