POA 2009 International Sale

It was spotted pony heaven October 6 through the 10th at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. The 2009 International POAC (Pony of the Americas Club) Futurity Show was held on the 7th & 8th, with the 2009 International Sale on the 9th & 10th wrapping up the week. One hundred ninety-seven ponies, from weanlings to proven show horses, were listed in the sale. Some even had winnings and show experience from the recent futurity.

The high selling pony, Judge Roy Bean, brought $6,100. This 2006 chestnut roan gelding, with a blanket to the shoulders with spots, is a son of CR Star Kid out of Starlight Starbright. He had 60 days professional training and had been started in showmanship.

Of the 197 ponies offered, 141 were sold with 6 being out and 50 of them no-saled. The top selling ponies (there were 6) averaged $4,800. The sale average was 72%, with the ponies averaging $1,228. The sluggish economy contributed to the fact that the prices were lower than last year’s.

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