Taking place on Friday 3rd July, during the Al Shira’aa Bolesworth International, the Elite Auction & Gala Night returns to the stunning setting of Bolesworth Castle. A headline moment on the equestrian calendar - where world-class bloodlines, fine dining, and top-tier connections collide.

Now in its 13th year, the Bolesworth Elite Auction has built an enviable reputation for identifying future stars. Its graduates continue to excel at every level of the sport, from young horse championships to elite international competition. The auction’s alumni include Ashdale Allstar, who has competed successfully up to 1.60m level with Chris Smith, alongside exciting Grand Prix prospects Carrasco Z and Midnight, partnered by George Whitaker and Jay Halim respectively. Both have recently stepped up to International Grand Prix level and are already demonstrating their considerable potential. The auction has also produced top level performers such as Fanfan De Beaufor, who has enjoyed considerable success with Irish international Shane Breen, recording placings in international ranking classes and achieving the remarkable feat of finishing fourth in consecutive Hickstead Derbies. Kingfisher, sold through the auction in 2015, recently finished second in the Grand Prix at Weston Lawns Equestrian with Hannah Sims and is now targeting the prestigious Hickstead Derby, with ambitions of earning a Nations Cup call up in the future.

From an exclusive collection of future stars, exceptional young horses and proven ridden showjumpers, every lot is backed by performance bloodlines and a pedigree of success, giving buyers confidence that they are investing in genuine quality and future potential.

This year’s catalogue features a meticulously curated selection of 3-year-olds, alongside our foals, yearlings and ridden horses, each chosen for exceptional bloodlines and athletic promise. From Olympic-linked sire lines to dam families with multiple Grand Prix performers, the collection reflects the auction’s unwavering commitment to combining pedigree with athleticism. Every horse has been vetted by leading vets and sport-horse experts, giving buyers the assurance that their new equine partner is as sound in body as in lineage.

Extending the Elite Auction collection beyond the published catalogue, a select number of Wild Card lots will be chosen from the Young Horse classes during the opening week of the Al Shira'aa Bolesworth International. Handpicked for their performance, quality and potential, these exceptional young horses will earn their place in the Elite Auction following standout appearances in the international arena. Announced ahead of the Elite Auction & Gala Night, the Wild Card lots present buyers with a unique opportunity to acquire emerging talent fresh from competition.

A filly by British bred stallion Kick On who is one of the most exciting horses in the world right now competing at highest level with America’s Lillie Keenan including winning big class in Aachen last week. The dam is Zira VH Kapelhof partnered by Anthony Condon to numerous Grand Prix victories up to 1.60m level and Nations Cup for Ireland.

3-Year-Old Thomas is by the exceptional stallion Chacoon Blue out of a Verdi mare. He is a half-brother to the multiple 5* Grand Prix winner Garant, ridden by American rider Calle Schott, who has been shortlisted for the World Equestrian Games. Thomas also comes from a highly proven dam line, his grandmother bred the 5* Grand Prix winner Incredible, successfully campaigned by Irish international Daniel Coyle.

Uptons Winter WY is a filly by Echo Van Spieveld her mother has already bred 1.55m jumper Que Cera Van't Ruytershof as well as the exciting 5yr stallion Vince JS by Comme Il Faut ridden by Ireland’s Shane Breen and is already very popular stallion in England. And the grandmother is Imagine De Muze 1.60m performer with Britain’s James Wilson.

Aredis Forever II is a yearling by the legendary stallion For Pleasure, the double Olympic champion, out of Tinkabell 12, a mare who competed successfully up to 1.60m level with Rodrigo Pessoa and Angelique von Essen. Combining one of the sport’s most influential sire lines with a proven international dam.

For those who demand excellence, the 2026 Bolesworth Elite Auction & Gala Night is an unmissable convergence of pedigree, performance, and panache. Whether you are drawn by the promise of a champion in the ring or simply the unforgettable glamour of a summer gala at Bolesworth Castle, this night delivers. 

Make sure you have registered to bid and secure your chance to invest in a future star from some of the most sought-after bloodlines in the world.