Ballypatrick Auction collection 2023 unveiled: Showcasing superstar pedigrees and top-performing horses

The purpose of Ballypatrick Auctions is to give clients and riders a direct insight into both the up and coming prospects and more established jumpers that are being produced at Ballypatrick.

When speaking to Greg he believes that Ireland is the best country in the world to raise and produce horses. Mainly because of factors like the land and soil type, good horsemanship and a large range of young horse classes which help give the horses the best start in life.

The aim, of the auction is to keep progressing forward with better and better quality, this year we see some horses that have realistic 5-star potential.

At Ballypatrick there are between 50 and 60 foals bred each year bringing the number of horses on the farm to between 350/400. In the last number of years we have seen some top 5star horses come through this stable.

This auction is being developed as a showcase for these types of horses annually.

BP Artic Blue has been one of the most talked about up and coming young horses in Ireland

Proven success from last year's auction

The success of the first auction speaks volumes about the quality of horses offered by Ballypatrick. Horses auctioned in the past year have had some notable results such as:

Tiny Dancer – Sunshine Tour 6yo Champion – Dublin Horse Show reserve Champion - World Breeding Championships 5th
Calamando Blue – Young horse classes in the UAE and Europe
BP Millionaire - World Breeding Championships Top 10
BP Einstein/Nadal – Winner at Sunshine Tour and top performances at World Breeding Championships
BP High Life – International young horse classes
BP Exchange – Winner in Ocala Florida USA
BP Lucky Clover – Champion 4yo at HHS - 4yo Winner at Mullingar and Dublin Horse Show
BP Othello – Winner at Dublin Horse Show – 2nd Balmoral Championships

The range: 3-year-old to 7-year-old stars

The diversity of the Ballypatrick Auction collection is another key feature. Horses ranging from 3 to 7 years old provide a spectrum of choices for riders at different stages of their careers. Whether you're looking for a promising young talent or a serious investment, this auction offers a variety of options.