Nutrien Classic horse sale at Tamworth breaks Australasian sales records

An Australian performance horse sale that shattered records over the past week is being described as "mind blowing" by those involved. Key points: Auctioneers say the performance horse market is the strongest it has ever been They say demand for mares has increased in particular, because they can compete and then be used for breeding In addition to smashing sales records, former harness racing horses were auctioned at the Classic for the first time The 2022 Nutrien Classic in Tamworth grossed more than $17 million across five days of selling, making it the most valuable event in the auction's 15-year history. Bad in Black's owner, Holly Clayden of Loomberah Lodge Performance Horses, said she was still getting her head around the record. A new sale addition New records were not the only additions to the Classic sale this year — former harness racing horses were also auctioned off for the first time.