THE Flanders Embryo Auction has become a signature event for many Irish and overseas visitors to the Dublin Horse Show. After the prestigious FEI Nations Cup, the third edition of the auction at The InterContinental Hotel attracted a large audience last Friday night, and strong buyers. In total, 80% of the collection was sold on the spot. The Cardento, out of Gancia de Muze embryo, to be born next year, brought a whopping €56,000 and the average price came to €28,772.

“An incredible result. It was a very strong collection and it was greatly appreciated. The Irish are clearly interested in bringing home strong damlines. By buying these embryos, they can call themselves breeders next year, which is also interesting.