The Blue Grass Mule Sale was on fire.
Some would say they only had about a hundred mules; yep, that is true.
Some would say they did not have a lot to choose from; well, debatable.
Don't worry about what 'some' would say; it is always better to go make your own mind up.
NOW, let me share what I seen at Blue Grass Stables.
A little over 15% of this sale brought $10,000 or above. Less than half a dozen no sales recorded.
The weanlings / yearlings were right on target with the colts in October with an average of about $3950. Most of the averages on the October sales were right around $3800 - $4100.
There was a substantial amount of two year olds. The average on them was a touch over $5600. This is a little less average than what we seen last year. BUT, we have not seen enough of the two year olds to narrow down a good average. There was a pair of two year olds bringing $10,000 each. Some of the two year olds were a little smaller than others bringing the average down.
The three year olds are always the hot item at the January sales. Blue Grass hosted 30 head of three year olds. The overall average of the three year olds was $7140; yes that is a little lower than three year olds last year. BUT, the top 10 three year olds averaged $10,500; the top five averaged $11,880.
Four year olds come in a little over $8,350 AND five year olds, only three head, averaged $8500. Take the low ball out, the five year olds average would be right at $10,900.
The top ten mules selling come in a touch over $11,750.
It takes all kinds of consignors, buyers and bidders to make a sale; however, there is always someone that stands out based on the stock presented. There are two families who stood out at this sale.
First is the Stanley Martin Family, their consignments were amazing and each head stayed well over the $10,000 mark.
The second consignor was Kenneth Hoover. He presented three teams of three year olds. The teams brought $22,000, $24,000 and $24,400.
Blue Grass had a great overall sale. Percentage wise their prices were outstanding. There was something for everyone. The sale management, auctioneer and stock handlers were above and beyond what anyone could ask.