Luis, Highlight of the 2010 Munster Spring Elite Auction

Tue, 03/30/2010 - 19:23
Westfalian Auctions in Münster-Handorf

The 5-year old liver chestnut Westfalian gelding Luis achieved the top knockdown price at the Westfalian Spring Elite Auction in Munster-Handorf, March 28, 2010. Bred by Josef Overmeier and presented by Sonja Knoop, Luis (by Laureus x Ferragamo) sold for 66,000 euro to The Netherlands.

The 4-year old bay gelding Edelrubin (by Ehrentusch x Rubiloh) was also presented at auction by the Knoop family and sold for 65,000 euro to the U.S.A.. The catalog number 1, Jazz Diamond (by Jazz Rubin x Potsdam) sold for 46,000 euro. The 4-year old Emiliano (by Ehrentusch x Ribot) switched owners for 46,000 euro.

The top selling dressage pony was the 5-year old palomino gelding Tesio (by Timberland x Parino). He sold for 12,000 euro. The most expensive foal was Cornet King (by Cornet Obolensky x Argentan). This colt was acquired by a show jumper for 12,500 euro.

The average price for a sport horse at this auction was 23,170 euro.