The Wild Rose Draft Horse Association
30th Annual Draft Horse Sale
Location: Olds Regional Exhibition, Future Ag Centre
Friday May 1st
1 pm –Preview of the Driving Horses
3 - 5 pm – Tack Auction to Start
5 - 6 pm – Social & Supper
6:30 - 8:30 pm: Tack Auction to Resume
Saturday May 2nd
8:30 am Sharp – Tack Auction to Start
Followed by wagons and equipment and miscellaneous
1 – 1:30 pm – Premium items will sell, followed by the Horse Sale
Guest Auctioneers: Ryan Fleetwood & Company
We want to thank Ryan Fleetwood and Direct Livestock Marketing Systems, who will be on location to live-stream the auction. We are excited to add this feature to our 30th Annual Sale.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL
All buyers supplied with bidding number are responsible to pay for everything bought on that number. Any occurrences that are not covered by the sale rules will be ruled by the sale committee. The WRDHA reserves the right to refuse a bidding number to any individual at the sole discretion of the sale committee.
THE WILD ROSE DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A BIG THANKS TO THE VOLUNTEERS AND THE AUCTIONEERS THAT MAKE THE SALE POSSIBLE EVERY YEAR!
LIABILITY
All buyers, sellers and spectators attend the sale at their own risk. The Wild Rose Draft Horse Association (WRDHA) is NOT responsible for any injuries sustained by the consignor and it will be announced at the time of the sale and/or listed in the program. WRDHA and Sale Committee shall not be liable for any cause of action of any kind or nature arising from the sale of said horses.
GUARANTEE
No guarantees or warranties whatsoever, be they expressed or implied are made by the auctioneer, WRDHA, or the sale committee as to the title, soundness or quality of an animal. Upon the presentation in writing, guarantees made by the consigner shall be made against the consignor only. All mares that sell as bred must have the breeding fee paid by the consignor and must have the transfer signed by the stallion owner.
WARRANTIES
Every animal consigned to the sale is subject to full commission on final price if bid upon during the course of the sale. The purchaser assumes all risks and expenses on said animals incurred after the fall of the auctioneers gavel. The buyer assumes full ownership of the animal from the fall of the auctioneers gavel, and full responsibility for the care and maintenance of said animal from that point on. Arrangements can be made to board horses while transportation and health papers are arranged.
TERMS
CASH, CHEQUE, DEBIT AND E-TRANSFER AND CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
CONSIGNOR’S INDEX
PREMIUM ITEMS
Lot # Consigned by Item
50 Dwight Beard
Cowboy Saddle – Handmade in Medicine Hat, Alberta, by a gentleman who named his company “Leather Spot”. It’s on a bullhide covered tree and is built with a double layer of oil tanned latigo leather, hence the burgundy colour. Latigo wears the best and doesn’t soak up water like saddle skirting does. It comes with both cinches, hoofpick and holder, pliers holster, and lariat. A brand new saddle blanket, also. It’s one of the most comfortable saddles I’ve ridden! At one time in the 90s my family members owned five Leather Spot saddles. Two were lost in a barn fire, two were sold, and this one was my mom’s.
51 Ken McLennan
Justin Sleigh – Well maintained and lightly used four passenger sleigh. Fold down top and removable wheels for storage
52 Jim Scott Runabout Buggy - Shafts included. Restored to original except wheels have rubber rather than steel. Not used since restoration. Always stored inside and covered. Family original owner.
53 Pat Lawrence 4-Up Show Harness - A set of 4-up show harness in boxes. 26″ collars, including scotch tops and matching bridles. No bits or lines. Excellent condition.
54 Brenda Werk Parade Wagon - Show/parade wagon lovingly handcrafted by late Percheron horse enthusiasts, Art and Marjorie Jones.
This wagon has been stored inside or undercover its entire lifetime, so has not been exposed to weather elements.
The only reason for selling is that no one in the family has continued in the industry and storage has become an issue.
This wagon was built on an antique milk wagon chassis, and although it currently has rubber tires with bearings, we believe it could be swapped out for wooden wagon wheels. The wagon has only been used a handful of times, and does come with the tongue.
55 David Bailey
56 Buddy Bensmiller
Forecart – Made in Quebec and of high quality materials, padded seat, 14 foot steel tongue and hydraulic brakes. Mint condition.
Weekend Getaway Wagon –Always stored inside and ready to go. Hand brake and leaf and coil springs. Box measurements are 6’8″ wide and 12’2″ long. Tires are good. Pulls light. Under storage on both sides with coil tethers for horses included. Fridge has solar power battery hookup and runs off propane, working at time of storage 4 years ago. Solar panel on front driver’ side. Steel pole with eveners included. Tarp rolls up and has clear vinyl for viewing on all doors. Back and front bench seats make down into beds. Cushions in great shape. Back carriers for water jug and propane bottle, water jug included. Propane bottle not included. Plastic storage containers included.
57 Murray & Bev Jans
Democrat - William Gray & Sons Co. Ltd., Chatham, Ontario. 4 seater, comes with shafts for single horse. Has been stored in a shed. Good condition.
58 David Bailey
Breaking Sleigh - Built in Ontario by Arnold Rife. Wooden tongue and steel runners make it ideal for training or exercising young horses.
59 David Bailey Doctor’s Buggy - Buggy has been updated with new material on the seat, painted and rubber replaced on the four wheels. Brass hub has a “D” on it but don’t know if that was the manufacturer’s name? Comes with black shafts that have an extension on them for larger horses.
60 Ken Pohl
Flat Deck Sleigh - Nice running gear built from all new material of white ash and new steel. Used very little. In excellent shape. Bus seat for the comfort of the driver.
The runners are 42.5″ apart and are 2-1/4″ wide. The deck is 6′ wide and 11’6″ long. The pole is 9’6″ from pin to yoke rest.
61 Grant Kihn
Bird in Hand Carriage - Amish made, lightly used and in excellent condition. Hydraulic brakes, suspension adjustable metal pole with eveners, wood shaves, lights, interchangeable rear seating and step vs. storage box. Also comes with interchangeable brass or chrome accessories. Weight is approximately 300 pounds and is suitable for medium pony to large draft horses.
Choch’s Big Nelson – Yearling Percheron colt
Strathmere Bud Lite – 14 year old Percheron mare
Choch’s Sk8tr Gal – filly to sell with mother, Strathmere Bud Lite
Choch’s Willie Boy – Yearling Percheron colt
Rusty Kismet – 18 year
Percheron Mare LOT # 1
Grandsire: Rose Hill Bud
Sire: Lucasia Bud Jr
Granddam: Ylxus of Livingstone Valley
Strathmere Bud Lite
Grandsire: Raona Commanding Knight
Dam: Strathmere Rusty Kismet
Granddam: Delreo Laet Topsy
DOB: May 17, 2012
Colour: Grey
Description: In foal to Anderson’s Silver. Will be sold with foal at side Choch’s Sk8tr Gal. Should be bred back to Anderson’s Silver. Has been in with stallion since March 8.
Consignor: Zev Chochinov
Foal LOT # 2
DOB: May 17, 2012
Colour: Black
Description: Sold with Strathmere Bud Lite
Consignor: Zev Chochinov
Percheron
SK8R Gal
Percheron Filly LOT # 3
Grandsire: D&D’s Gordy
Sire: Kirby Farms Ranger
Granddam: Kirby Farms Dixie Chick
Double T Rose
Grandsire: Rose Hill Mario
Dam: Sanlan First Piper
Granddam: Little Bow Spitzie
DOB: May 4, 2025
Colour: Black, small star
Description: Halter and cross ties. Broke. Stands for farrier. Hobbled, exposed to barn noises and blower. Led over tarps and up and down steps. Trailer load.
Consignor: Keven Graham
The Wild Rose Draft Horse Association gratefully acknowledges the generous donation from Strawberry Lane Percherons, a proud supporter of the Scleroderma Foundation.
Grandsire: L.D.’s Shiawasee Peyton
Sire: L.D.’s Peyton Tyson
Granddam: L.D.’s Genesis’s Olivia
Double T Sofie’s Bell
Grandsire: Kirby Farms Ranger
Dam: Double T Hope’s Sofie
Granddam: Diamond Lane’s High Hope
DOB: May 12, 2025
Colour: Black, star
Description: Broke halter and cross tied. Stands for farrier. Hobbled, exposed to barn noises and blower. Led over tarps and up and down steps. Trailer load.
Consignor: Keven Graham
Mare
Grandsire: Alamar L.S. Lightning
Sire: LeaBra’s Stirling Virtue Moir
Granddam: Thistle Ridge Argyll Y2 Kate
Wildwood STR Cairn
Grandsire: Grandview Eli’s Just-in-Step
Dam: Grandview Justin’s Oracle
Granddam: Lady Isabel of Grandview
DOB: May 21, 2022
Colour: Roan
Description: Well-mannered 4 year old mare that stands 16.3 HH. She has been driven this winter and will be driven up to the sale. She mates well with Diamond.
Consignor: Mike Hill
Grandsire: Willow Way Bacardi
Sire: Willow Way Lennox
Granddam: Hill Topper Bonnie
Brand AAA Diamond
Grandsire: Deighton Zoom
Dam: Brand AAA Dee Dee
Granddam: Faydar Josie
DOB: March 4, 2022
Colour: Roan
Description: Well-mannered 4 year old mare that stands 16.3 HH. She has been driven this winter and will be driven up to the sale. She mates well with Cairn.
Consignor: Mike Hill
DOB: May, 2022
Colour: Buckskin
Description: Meet Bailey, a beautiful 2022 model draft cross mare. Bailey is currently standing around 15HH. She is the first one to the gate, in your pocket type. Young, easy going and willing to learn. She’s green broke to ride and haven’t shown any buck, rear or bolt. She’s done arena work, pasture checked cattle, trail rides and has been broke to pack. UTD on farrier, dewormer, vaccines and body work. She’s ready to start ranching, go to the mountains or be a great family horse.
Consignor: Holly Burgett
Grandsire: Dohse’s L.N. Dutchman
Sire: Paton’s DM Catalyst
Granddam: Oatoib’s MJ’s Catrina
Krebsie’s Brooke Meg
Grandsire: Y Point Alex
Dam: Creek Side Brooke
Granddam: Creek Side Stella
DOB: March 6, 2023
Colour: Sorrel, white mane and tail
Description: Broke to drive and ride. 17.1 HH.
Consignor: Darwin & Louise Krebs
Notes:
Grandsire: Queen’s Commander
Sire: Raona Commanding Knight
Granddam: Raona Lady Echo
Strathmere Rusty Kismet
Grandsire: Vicalta Prince
Dam: Delreo Laet Topsy
Granddam: Trixie Laet
DOB: May 19, 2008
Colour: Grey
Description: Dam to Strathmere Bud Lite and Choch’s Willie Boy. Should foal out around July 1 to Anderson’s Silver
Consignor: Zev Chochinov
Clydesdale Mare LOT # 10
Grandsire: Renaissance Prince Avery
Sire: Ceys Midnight Storm
Granddam: Hidden Valley Midnight Jewel
Rolling Hills Winnie
Grandsire: Kenbar Sir Wallace
Dam: Rolling Hills Jolie
Granddam: Rolling Hills Joy
DOB: June 14, 2021
Colour: Bay
Description: Broke to drive. Drives in team with her daughter Rolling Hills Jolie.
Consignor: Mark Hill
Clydesdale Mare LOT # 11
Grandsire: Hatfield Sir William
Sire: Kenbar Sir Wallace
Granddam: Westedge Lady Inspector
Rolling Hills Jolie
Grandsire: Seven Hills Inspiration
Dam: Rolling Hills Joy
Granddam: Lakeview Mona
DOB: May 18, 2016
Colour: Bay
Description: Broke to drive. Drives in team with her mother Rolling Hills Winnie.
Consignor: Mark Hill
Percheron Gelding LOT # 12
Jack
DOB: June 26, 2023
Colour: Black, star on face
Description: Drives on the right, very well started, no spook, easy to hook and handle, good with feet and all ground work
Consignor: Gerald Chapin
Percheron Mare LOT # 13
Jill
DOB: June 11, 2023
Colour: Black, grey mane and tail, star on face
Description: Drives on the left, very gentle, well started, no spook or trouble, good to trim and hook, drive and handle
Consignor: Gerald Chapin
Paint Gelding LOT # 14
Blaze
DOB: 12 years old
Colour: Paint, black and white
Description: Blaze stands 13.3 hands. Broke to drive, single or team. He had a saddle refresher this spring. No buck, no bite and stands for farrier. Has been exposed to dogs, cats, chickens and kids. He is near the top of the pecking order in our herd. He drives with Breeze. They have size, substance to be fun and useful. Lots of heart and not scared to pull.
Consignor: Brett Fulford
Breeze
DOB: 11 years old
Colour: Paint, black and white
Description: Breeze stands 13.2 hands. Broke to drive single, team and saddle. No buck, no bite and stands for farrier. Has been exposed to dogs, cats, chickens and kids. He drives with Blaze. Flashy pony team and work well together. Lots of heart and not scared to pull. He is near the top of the pecking order.
Consignor: Brett Fulford
Percheron Quarter Horse Mare
Belle
DOB: 2019
Colour: Brown
Description: Halter broke only. Plans changed, should be a nice driving team by now. Would make good possible recip mare. About 15.3 hands and 1300 lb.
Consignor: Pat Lawrence
Percheron Quarter Horse Mare LOT # 17 Bell
DOB: 2021
Colour: Black
Description: Halter broke only. Plans changed, should be a nice driving team by now. Would make good possible recip mare. About 15.3 hands and 1300 lb.
Consignor: Pat Lawrence
Percheron Colt LOT # 18
Grandsire: Rocket’s All-Star Flash
Sire: Anderson’s Silver
Granddam: River Oak Miss Sapphire
Choch’s Willie Boy
Grandsire: Raona Commanding Knight
Dam: Strathmere Rusty Kismet
Granddam: Delreo Laet Topsy
DOB: June 21, 2025
Colour: Grey, stripe on nose
Description: This colt will be ten months and one week old at time of sale.
Progressing in fine fashion
Consignor: Zev Chochinov
Percheron Colt LOT # 19
Grandsire: Rocket’s All-Star Flash
Sire: Anderson’s Silver
Granddam: River Oak Miss Sapphire
Choch’s Big Nelson
Grandsire: Rose Hill Mario
Dam: Eaglesfield Marissa
Granddam: Robinlawn’s Cadence’s Clarissa
DOB: June 4, 2025
Colour: Black, small star
Description: This colt will be just short of eleven months at time of sale. Does everything you ask of him.
Consignor: Zev Chochinov
Friesian/Haflinger Mare
Grandsire: Laes H Stb
Sire: Victor v.L.
Granddam: Lobke Fan A
Heaven’s Lil Reva
Grandsire: Unknown
Dam: Grade Haflinger
Granddam: Unknown
DOB: 11/06/2015
Colour: Black
Description: Microchipped. Has driven double and single. Green broke to ride, trail riding experience. 14.3 HH.
Consignor: Betty Laczkowski
Haflinger Mare LOT #
Sprinkles
DOB: 2015
Colour: Sorrel, flaxen mane and tail
Description: Well broke to drive.
Consignor: Betty Laczkowski
Haflinger Mare LOT #
Cupcake
DOB: 2016
Colour: Sorrel, Flaxen mane and tail
Description: Well broke as a team, green broke to ride
Consignor: Betty Laczkowski
Quarter Horse/Paint Gelding
Tango
DOB: 7 years old
Colour: Tan and white paint
Description: He is broke to ride and drive and can go on either side
Consignor: Scott Ferguson
Percheron Cross Gelding
Bear
DOB: 2008
Colour: Black
Description: Drives on the right with Hawk. Good with feet, good manners. Would make an excellent team for an intermediate to advanced teamster looking to go on wagon trains, parades, events or jobs around the ranch. Can sit for months and be good to go.
Consignor: Richard Hardy
Percheron Cross Gelding
DOB: 2008
Colour: Black
Description: Drives on the left with Bear. Good with feet, good manners. Would make an excellent team for an intermediate to advanced teamster looking to go on wagon trains, parades, events or jobs around the ranch. Can sit for months and be good to go.
Consignor: Richard Hardy
Hawk
Grandsire: Robinlawn’s Black Ice
Sire: Vintage OD’ice
Granddam: Vintage Rocket’s Alexis
Paramount Vintage Steel
Grandsire: Ryan Day Flash’s Jordan
Dam: Paramount Sara Jordan
Granddam: Paramount Avalon Mist
DOB: April 18, 2023
Colour: Grey, large star
Description: This guy is broke to ride and drive on both sides and in the cart. He placed 5th out of 17 in the NAERIC Futurity at the Brandon Winter Fair recently. He won Men’s Cart there as well.
Consignor: Scott Ferguson
Quarter Horse Gelding LOT # 27
Trigger
DOB: 7 years old
Colour: Red Sorrel
Description: Trigger is green broke to ride and drive. Drives on both sides.
Consignor: Scott Ferguson
Quarter Horse Gelding LOT # 28
Blaze
DOB: 7 years old
Colour: Buckskin
Description: He is broke to ride and drive, green broke.
Consignor: Scott Ferguson
Percheron Mare
Grandsire: Rocket’s All-Star Flash
Sire: Anderson’s Silver
Granddam: River Oaks Miss Sapphire Skillet
Grandsire: Raona Commanding Knight
Dam: Strathmere Rusty Kismet
Granddam: Delreo Laet Popsy
DOB: June 18, 2023
Colour: Black, possibly turning grey
Description: Green broke to drive either side. Drives with Choch’s Frypan, half sister.
Consignor: Alan Kidd
Grandsire: Rocket’s All-Star Flash
Sire: Anderson’s Silver
Granddam: River Oak Miss Sapphire
Choch’s Frypan
Grandsire: Lucasia Bud Jr.
Dam: Strathmere Bud Lite
Granddam: Strathmere Rusty Kismet
Date of Birth: July 29, 2023
Colour: Black, possibly turning grey
Info: Half sister to Choch’s Skillet – drives either side, green broke
Consignor: Alan Kidd
Percheron Mare
Grandsire: rocket’s All-Star Flash
Sire: Anderson’s Silver
Granddam: River Oak Miss Sapphire
Choch’s Maureen
Grandsire: Rose Hill Mario
Dam: Eaglesfield Marissa
Granddam: Robinlawn’s Cadence’s Clarissa
Date of Birth: June 24, 2023
Colour: Grey
Info: Drives either side, green broke to drive, drives single on a cart
Consignor: Alan Kidd
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ENJOY YOUR DAY!