About Us

Looking back through the years of catalogues that have been published

has been such a delight. There are names I’ve never met, names that have

come and gone and names that are still being printed this year. To me that

is a true testament to what this sale has always been about. Like minded

breeders, coming together to sell their horses for the best dollar possible.

Many things have changed over the years, and yet many things have stayed

the same, perhaps updated but the same nonetheless. One of those things

is the volunteer base that helps this sale become a possibility. Over the

course of 30 years there have been hundreds of volunteers that have done

their small portion to make this sale a success. In gate, barn caller, stabling

maps, braiders, handlers, equipment movers, jump chute setting, decorating

facilities, proof readers, bid takers, gift givers, bar tenders, and even a door

guard to keep the office sane many moons ago, when exited buyers were

ready to pay! There are SO many more jobs that are too numerous to list,

and at the core are volunteers that have been excited to see where we

could go and helped pave the way. THANK YOU, those are the only words,

small as they are, that are fitting 30 years on. This sale would not be what

it is today without every single one of you that had a hand in executing this

sale. The team this year has been nostalgic as things ramp up, and the thing

we keep coming back to is how fantastic the volunteers have always been.

Like minded people, carving a small path, with small reach 30 years ago, to

like minded people breaking open doors being the longest running European

style auction in North America!

The bloodlines 30 years ago were some of the most interesting avail

able in this small province and here we are again with some of the most exciting

pedigrees. The bloodlines this year, however, are internationally known

and some of the most sought after in the Olympic disciplines. There are

horses for professionals, amateurs, and juniors alike, along with some top

broodmares if that is what you fancy!

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This year has been a mix of emotions regarding the sale, melancholy for the

way it used to be. Parading horses on the gala evening, marching across a

small town street sometimes in parkas and toques, other times in t shirt’s

wishing for shorts. And excitement to see where the next 30 years will

take us! Other than the first sales in Edmonton, I have attended every sale,

and helped in some form. Many jobs I have completed, never did I think I~ 9 ~

would get to be co chair this many years on! We are excited for this year’s

catalogue, we are excited to see where we can go, and we are always

excited to meet new people along the way!

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2025 Canadian Warmblood Auction Co-Chairs

Katrina van den Bosch & Sabrina Gillespie