Despite a chilly start to the day the sun shone on all who attended the New Forest Pony Publicity Group's Pre-sale foal show. Held at the Beaulieu road sale yard a large crowd gathered to watch judge Malcolm Fry go about the difficult job of selecting the top foals out of the high standard that was entered. Winner of the filly class was the well grown Rushmoor Duchess bred by Mr Stride who made top price of the foal show entries at 270gns.

Due to the high number of colt foals entered it was necessary to split their classes in to three. The winner of the first class the smart brown colt Ridley Impression bred by Charlotte Lines and sired by the Olympia Supreme Stallion Farriers Fingerprint out of the well known champion mare Beaulieu Breezer. The 2nd of the colt classes was won by the eyecatching roan Burnford Strawberry Wine bred by Young Commoner Nicola Denness and sired by Okedean Mr President. This lovely colt then went on to become overall champion and make 265gns when sold. The winner of the 3rd colt class Glenbeech Russle by Portmore Tempest stood reserve for his breeder Jim Haynes and then made a decent 150gns in the sale ring.
The champion Strawberry Wine sent his young breeder home with two lots of silverware including a new trophy donated and presented by Tony and Eileen Gerrelli in memory of their son Mark.

Although prices were down on previous years it was still encouraging to see a high level of quality ponies being offered for sale and for certain some bargins were had by a number of lucky buyers.

The last Beaulieu road sale of this year will be on Thursday 24th November.

Burnford Strawberry Wine Champion foal with his Breeder Nicola Denness her mother Sarah Harrison and handler Heidi whetren.	Glenbeech Russle reserve Champion with breeder Jim Haynes	Winner of the filly class and top priced show foal Rushmoor Duchess who sold for 270gns.