Flanders’ auction year 2021 starts with a different approach. No live audience embryo auction as planned in the United Arab Emirates and Ocala (Florida), but a Flanders Embryo Auction from a live (TV) studio, in Belgium, on Friday evening, February 19. The Dutch chef d’equipe jumping Rob Ehrens will - as a special guest - judge and auction sixteen unborn foals together with internationally esteemed auctioneer Louis De Cleene.

That way both organizers Luk Van Puymbroeck and Gerald Lenaerts have found a nice alternative for breeders and their customers worldwide. “As much as possible we wanted to stick to our usual concept, which means: live auctioning with a live audience. This is no longer possible due to Covid-19. Therefore we sell online without being a typical online auction. People will really enjoy watching our show. A lively atmosphere at home will be guaranteed. As usual broadcast will be realized by ClipMyHorse.”

Start on Wednesday

Flanders Embryo Auction starts on Wednesday, February 17, allowing potential buyers to bid online already. On Friday evening, 8 pm CET, Louis De Cleene will auction the embryos one by one, in website sequential order. Bidding will then be possible either online or by phone. The foals are expected to be born between March and the end of June. 

Exceptional pedigrees

All sixteen embryos have an exceptional pedigree. Amongst others they descend from Chacco Blue (4x), Comme il Fault, Baloubet du Rouet, Darco, For Pleasure, Emerald and Heartbreaker. “Indeed, spectacular sires names, of considerable importance for an embryo auction. Auctioning means taking into account clients’ preferences, but even more significant: the descendants stand out. High quality breeding ensures the possibility of success”, says Gerald Lenaerts.

The Roosakker and Qerly Chin (de Muze) bloodlines are again part of the auction, and there are some new damlines. Four unborn foals even descend from Grand Prix mares. 

Please check www.flandersfoalauction.be for more detailed information.