Who knows whats up with TOUCHSTONE no updates on website, in saturdays paper early bird specials only on planet five and vital equine,did he go elsewhere?
Honestly I don't know. David Bishop told me about 6 weeks ago but as it wasn't decided at that time where he was going so I didn't comment here. My Atacanta has gone home to Alan Macalister, but he really only stood privately at Touchstone. So they will run with those two for this season.
The early bird promotion I understand has been a success again. They get quite a few people committing early. They also have a large social media database to bolster their newspaper advertising, it seems to do the trick for them in getting numbers.
okay, a bit more info Jof.....there are a few i'll be looking at. We have an owner interested in purchasing, so we'll see how we go. Wouldn't be surprised if we leave it to next year.
I think if a few more studs did it it may give there stallions decent size books.seems sensible business wise i think.
I once launched one for free, photographed the property at least four times. Built the database to 950 people, and was told by the Owner to take it down. I don't even know if they are in the horse business anymore.
I haven't seen any stock for this upcoming sale. There are a couple I like on paper, but unfortunately I'm flying to Ireland the week before for a five week trip.
I think if a few more studs did it it may give there stallions decent size books.seems sensible business wise i think.
agree mate....TS cop a bit of flack on lots of fronts, but they have the attitude of getting the progeny to the track..stallions at good prices for our market.
wont ramble on, and on...but Studs need to find ways to keep people breeding...TS are at least making it affordable....am a fan of FP, so real shame he doesn't appear to be going around again..
might see you there....Discorsi throws me...there is another of his i don't mind, but bit shy on new sires after being burnt by similar in the past :-??
might see you there....Discorsi throws me...there is another of his i don't mind, but bit shy on new sires after being burnt by similar in the past :-??
oops...meant DEMERIT.....got my d's mixed up @Legless
Lots 244 & 245 in the supplementary. 2 very nicely related weanlings from the Kintore dispersal. I won't be there but will have someone look at them, and you never know.....
If the stallion sales at the recent inglis auction are anything to go by eg Shinzig $6k then you might be able to take FP home! for your own personal use. But i doubt it. =))
If the stallion sales at the recent inglis auction are anything to go by eg Shinzig $6k then you might be able to take FP home! for your own personal use. But i doubt it. =))
but if you talked someone into buying shinzig and he covered 20 mares @ $500 you would be in front. On the other hand, i have nuts and i only covered 1 last season. That is a loss
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Who knows whats up with TOUCHSTONE no updates on website, in saturdays paper early bird specials only on planet five and vital equine,did he go elsewhere?
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The early bird promotion I understand has been a success again. They get quite a few people committing early. They also have a large social media database to bolster their newspaper advertising, it seems to do the trick for them in getting numbers.
I think if a few more studs did it it may give there stallions decent size books.seems sensible business wise i think.
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There we go, a bit better response
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I Have studied the catologue i was sent out by MM.But will get there early to check conformation etc,then play pot luck.
wont ramble on, and on...but Studs need to find ways to keep people breeding...TS are at least making it affordable....am a fan of FP, so real shame he doesn't appear to be going around again..
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If I was would have a dash at Lot 41.
:-? If the buyer is looking for some-one to take a small share 8-} =))
No pic of the colt on offer so have no idea what to expect - the breeding crosses work for me
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