Increases across the board at the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society’s Alberta Yearling Sale on September 17 were good news for the Alberta breeding industry. Following a year of uncertainty during the Covid-19 pandemic and a tough sale which realized a median of just $4,500, the 2021 auction had strong increases.
Gross sales for 39 yearlings sold reached $405,600, up from $327,400 a year ago. The average yearling price was up to $10,962 from $8,394 and the median had the biggest jump, up to $9,500.