Dunedin Horse Saleyards.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXVI, Issue 2, 13 May 1898, Page 15

Dunedin Horse Saleyards.

Messrs. Wright, Stephenson and Co. report as follows :—: — There was a moderate number of horses forward for Saturday's sale, comprising mostly animals of medium quality and aged sorts. Considering the class of horses offered, bidding was good, and a fair amount of business was transacted. Strong active young draughts are in good request for farm work, and consignments of these would sell well in this market. Spring-carters and spring van sorts, when young and sound, also meet with good inquiry, and sell readily at quotations. For hacks there is practically no demand, unless animals of extraordinary quality are offered, the approaching winter and the high prices ruling for feed being accountable for this. We would direct special attention to our annual horse fair, which takes place on the 2nd and 3rd June. The entries now total about 130, and we anticipate that, as in former years, it will be a great success. We quote : First-class young draught mares and geldings, £35 to £40 ; good do, £28 to £33 ; medium draught mares and geldings, £20 to £2.» ; aged do, £12 to £18 ; first-class hack and light harness horses, £18 to £25 ; good do, £12 to £17 ; medium, £7 to £10 ; aged and inferior, £2 to £5.