Did you know that Springfield was the site for a horse auction that drew horse owners from around the country and bidders from around the world?

We didn't either - we happened across it by chance.

Tradition Eleven was held at the Champions Center at the Fairgrounds November 8, 9 & 10. Horse breeders and trainers from around the nation were there auctioning their animals, and bidders from around the world were able to participate on the internet. We were told that several soldiers staioned in Iraq had registered as bidders and had made bids.

The sale was conducted by Addis Equine Auctions of Edmond, Oklahoma. The sale brought hundreds of visitors and participants to town for the weekend.

We were there Saturday and caught some of the action.

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There were several hundred potential bidders in attendance. We were not given any figures on mailed bids or number of bidders on the internet.
This is Vivacious PE, a 5 year-old half Arabian Chestut Mare from Pegasus Arabians in Berlin Heights, Ohio. She sold for $1600.
Choic's Mischief, a Saddlebred Chestnut Mare from Elizabeth Pizzonia of Ocala FL. She sold for $700. Becky, an assistant trainer, said that they were pleased with the sale price.
Hautestuff, a Half Arabian Chestnut Mare, from Carol Flaner, Chico CA	Cynthiana BFA, Arabian Chestnut Mare, sold by Ted Carson of White Oak NC. She sold for $4000.
Ra Belle Starr, a Half Arabian Bay Mare from Stachowski Farms, Mantua OH. She sold for $2200.	Mr. Hollywood, a Half Arabian Dun Gelding from Windy Meadows, LaGrange KY.
Camanae, an Arabian Bay Mare from Clarke Vesty of LaGrange KY. She sold for $600.	Autumn Echo, an Arabian Grey Gelding from Pegasus Arabians of Berlin Hts OH. He sold for $1200.

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