Auction Day

Pony Express trolley service will run from 8am - 12pm for the Pony Auction. View trolley brochure and schedule. 

The following information is for those who plan to bid for a pony during the auction. The auction begins at 8 am on July 27, 2023 at the Carnival Grounds. 

This year's auction will be held in-person with an online bidding option. Please see details below.

 

ONLINE BIDDING

Participants MUST pre-register to bid online. Bidding will take place simultaneously with in-person auction. [REGISTER HERE FOR ONLINE AUCTION]  [ONLINE AUCTION LINK]

 

IN-PERSON BIDDING 

1. Be there early if you wish to bid on a pony. The crowds are huge and you will want a space as close to the front as possible. 

2. Wear a sun hat and sunscreen. Bring plenty to drink. A pencil and paper are always useful. A camera is nice. A folding chair is a great idea since there will be no bleachers available due to insurance restrictions. 

3. You do not have to register for the in-person auction. If you raise your hand during the auctioneer's chant, you ARE MAKING A BID.  

PRICE HISTORY FOR PONIES:

• 2023 (Hybrid) - 72 ponies (including 7 buybacks) $489,000 (record); average cost $6,792; high bid $43,000 (buyback)(record); low bid $1,800
  
  
• 2022 (Hybrid) - 63 ponies (including 10 buybacks) $450,200; average cost $7,146 (record); high bid $32,000 (buyback); low bid $2,500 (record)

• 2021 (Online Only) - 75 ponies (including 10 buybacks which sold for $162,950); average cost $3,908 (non-buyback); average cost $16,295 (buybacks); total average cost $5,559; high bid $25,500 (buyback); low bid $2,400; Total sales=$416,950

• 2020 (Online Only) - 68 ponies; average cost $5,705; high bid $28,250; low bid $1,800; Total sales=$388,000

• 2019 - 57 ponies sold, average cost $4,767, high bid $17,500, low bid $1,400, total sales $271,700

• 2018 - 53 ponies sold (including 10 buybacks which sold for $93,100), average cost $4,309, high bid $20,000, low bid $1,000, total sales $228,400

• 2017 - 62 ponies sold (including 10 buybacks), average cost $3,385.48, high bid $15,000, low bid $1,100, total sales $209,900

• 2016 – 57 ponies sold (including 7 buybacks), average cost $2,658.77, high bid $11,000, low bid $550, total sales $151,550

• 2015 - 61 ponies sold (including 12 buybacks), average cost $2,779, high bid $25,000, low bid $500, total sales $169,519

• 2014 - 54 ponies sold, average cost $2,772.23, high bid $21,000, low bid $750, total sales $149,700

• 2013 - 54 ponies sold, average cost $2,161.58, high bid $12,000, low bid $650, total sales $116,725

• 2012 - 67 ponies sold, average cost $1,442.16, high bid $7,200, low bid $400, total sales $96,625

• 2011 - 69 ponies sold, average cost $1,442.02, high bid $6,700, low bid $450, total sales $99,500

• 2010 - 59 ponies sold, average cost $1,310.00, high bid $8,100, low bid $375, total sales $77,275

• 2009 - 70 ponies sold, average cost $1,344.29, high bid $11,700, low bid $500, total sales $94,100

• 2008 - 74 ponies sold, average cost $1,413.85, high bid $9,500, low bid $400, total sales $104,625

• 2007 - 73 ponies sold (70 foals, 3 yearlings), average cost $2,442.47, high bid $17,500, low bid $700, total sales $178,300

• 2006 - 78 ponies sold, average cost $2,150.64, high bid $7,500, low bid $350 (3 yr old), total sales $167,750

• 2005 - 66 ponies sold, average cost $2,255.30, high bid $8,000, low bid $900, total sales $148,850

• 2004 - 74 ponies sold, average cost $1,618.24, high bid $4,000, low bid $850, total sales $119,750

• 2003 - 71 ponies sold, average cost $1,798.59, high bid $6,600, low bid $1,000, total sales $127,700

• 2002 - 89 ponies sold, average cost $1,816.29, high bid $7,800, low bid $950, total sales $161,8650 Six "buyback" foals were sold for a total of $34,000.

• 2001 - 85 ponies sold, average cost $1,963.00, high bid $10,500, low bid $1,000, total sales $166,925

• 2000 - 84 ponies sold, average cost $2,060.54, high bid $7,500, low bid $1,300, total sales $173,085

• 1999 - 86 ponies sold, average cost $1,620.93, high bid $4,100, low bid of $800, total sales $139,400

4. Your transportation home for your new foal must be approved by the pony committee. (A horse trailer). Ponies must be picked up by 5 pm Friday.