FAQ's

The sale will be based at Barnadown, Gorey just off the N11 in Co Wexford. Click HERE for directions and route Directions.

Barnadown is  just over an hour from Dublin Airport and a similar distance from Dun Laoghaire and Rosslare ferry ports. Click here to find directions.

75 horses approximately. This is not a numbers game; from the three strategically sited selection venues, we aim to source and select the best potential event horses in Ireland. Please see ‘The Sale’ page for Order of Sale and daily schedule.

Barnadown is a purpose built international show jumping centre with an all weather schooling cross country course. There are two all weather competition arenas as well as a championship grass arena. There is also a first class clubhouse overlooking two arenas, where a range of meals will be served during the day. The horses will be stabled on site in permanent stables.

Horses will be showcased on the flat and over show jumps on Monday followed by cross country performance.

Potential buyers may try horses prior to the sale by appointment with the auctioneers. Please contact the sales office for details.

Purchasers can also try them during the sale at any stage at the owner’s discretion.

All horses will undergo an approved five stage vetting conducted by two specialist equine Veterinary Surgeons within 48 hours prior to the sale, this is a legal requirement.

All lots in the sale will be sold with a set of digital X-rays taken by members of the Goresbridge Veterinary Panel and will be available for Veterinary Surgeons to inspect prior to sale. Please contact the sales office for details.

Viewing will also be available on site with Veterinary Surgeon Hugh Suffern MVB MRCVS, Irish Team Vet for 13 years including 3 Olympic Games, 3 World and 6 European Championships.

Details of Veterinary procedures and X-Ray views are printed in the catalogue.

Buyers who intend to pay by cheque obtain a reference from their bank for the maximum amount required. This letter should be forwarded to our bank at:

Bank Of Ireland,

Borris,

Co. Carlow.

Ireland.

Fax: +353 59 9771990                                                                                                                                                                                                            

The following cards are accepted: Mastercard, Visa, Maestro and Laser Debit Cards. Please refer to payments page on your catalogue for list of charges. 

Bank transfer will be accepted.

Euro and sterling cash will be accepted.

There will be several recognised transport companies at the sale. Their representatives will take care of your horse (i.e. stabling, feed and water) before shipment.