When the dollars are on the line at a Thoroughbred auction, every little bit of information helps. Learn the secrets of preparing horses for auction from the experts.

The way a horse looks can mean the difference in a high sale price and taking your horse back home, and the process of getting a horse ready for sale is lengthy and intricate.

In Sales Preparation, several top consignors offer expert advice on getting a horse ready to sell. Gary Pimental from Three Chimneys farm near Lexington shows the steps it takes in transforming pudgy babies into athletes --he preps more than 70 each year.

Horseman James Keogh, the owner of Grovendale Advisory Service, discusses his method for getting yearlings fit.

Nick and Jaqui de Meric of Ocala, Florida talk about what's involved in preparing youngsters for 2-year-old in-training sales.

Finally, Rollin Baugh shows how good sales prep can influence sales price.

This informative DVD is a gem for any horse owner or anyone considering buying at an auction.

Added to Collection: 12/07/2009
Run time: 32 mins

Genres: Racing