The clock is ticking and in just two weeks the eagerly awaited Goresbridge Go For Gold sale of pre-selected eventing horses will take place in Ireland from November 11-13.
This year’s sale will be run by Ed Donohoe of Goresbridge Horse Sales and will feature an unprecedented selection of hand-picked horses selected by an experienced panel of five-star riders and young horse breeders. Described by the riders as “the sale we cannot miss”, the sale will open with a champagne reception after two days of viewing, followed by the popular and entertaining Gala Dinner.
The 2024 catalogue features ninety lots including a two-time international event winner, several national young horse champions and an outstanding collection of three and four-year-olds.
Of course, a sale such as Go For Gold is only as successful as its graduates and in this respect 2024 was a banner season. We are proud to report that a number of successful graduates have competed at the Olympics, Badminton, Burghley, Pau, Rolex and Le Lion d’Angers. Most notable among them are Badminton runner-up RCA Patron Saint, American Olympic horse Cooley Nutcracker and five-star veteran Copper Beach.
With these and many other successes in mind, Ed and Siobhán Donohoe welcome back on board resident selectors Sally Parkyn, Chris Ryan and Nicky Roncoroni. The trio are recognised worldwide as finders and producers of some of the sport’s most recognisable horse names and have been joined this year by the highly experienced British five-star eventer and trainer Nick Gauntlett FBHS.
The success of its graduates means the sale continues to be a must-attend event for riders and owners. As Irish Olympian and WEG silver medallist Sam Watson explains: “The Go For Gold sale is where the best breeders and the best producers keep their best horses. This is a sale I can’t miss.”
The two viewing days will take place at the prestigious equestrian facility in Barnadown, Gorey, Co Wexford, while the sale itself will take place at the nearby Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey, Co Wexford – an hour south of Dublin. All 90 lots will be sold with a veterinary certificate and a set of x-rays.
The auction and gala dinner will take place on the evening of Wednesday 13 November at the Amber Springs Hotel. For further details of the sale, including the online catalogue and video footage, visit www.goresbridgegoforgold.com or call 00353599775145.