The first edition of the KWPN Online Foal Auction was a success. 24 foals went under the virtual hammer. The interest for the foals increased once again, buyers from both within and across the national borders found their way to the KWPN Online Foal Auction. The average sales price of 4.415 euro indicated that online foal auctions experience an upward trend. Legs-Up Lottie (s.Baltic VDL) was this edition’s topseller, the show jumper filly exchanged hands for 6.300 euro.

Opportunities

Both breeders and buyers would like to see another edition of the KWPN Online Foal Auction. Coen Wijlaars bought two foals in the KWPN Online Foal Auction and explains that he was drawn to bid along by both the ease to place a bid and the quality of the foals. Also mr. Harmsen, breeder of a young First Choice, says to be happy with the result of KWPN Online Foal Auction. “I am a passionate breeder and put a lot of time in my hobby. This year I was very satisfied about my foal and I am happy that he is sold for a good price to a renowned stable in Belgium. At this address he will receive all possible opportunities. It is great to sell my foal to the right people through this channel.”

Next edition

The next edition of the KWPN Online Foal Auction will follow soon. Anni Lahti, manager export promotion at KWPN, looks forward with confidence: “The foals have been selected and the collection includes a number of quality foals.” The foals go online September 17th and bidding is possible from the 24th up to and including the 26th of September.