I haven't been to an auction in years, but went to one today. A rancher had sold his house and property and chose to auction ranching equipment and two horses.
This is a palomino going for a test drive.
This is our friend watching the test drive and planning his bid.
This is the horse just before the auction started. He was nervous, obviously sensing something was going on.
While he was being ridden, his lady friend was upset, snorting, and pacing. She is a Fleabit Roan. Yes, I asked and was told that's the proper name for this white horse with brown flecks.
She was a beauty. She was sold first.
Our friend won the bidding contest. The palomino was loaded up and ready to go see his new home.
He is being turned loose in a section fenced off from the other horses. Nice shady pen.
Here he is getting acquainted with the other horses and Socks, the mule.
It was hot, but turned out to be a fun day. Now there is a new horse to win over with carrots and apples.
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