Results from the Suddeutsch (Southern German) Stallion Approvals and Auktion in Munich earlier this month might be an indicator that economic pressure on the horse market might be seeing relief.

Southern Germany has long known for good quality horses that are consistent with some of the higher income demographics of the country, but without the marketing powerhouse of the Northern Germany breed associations, the region has been a “best-kept secret” for good deals on horses.

Although good deals were still to be had, the top pricing for this Stallion Auktion suggests the secret may be “out of the bag” for buying in Southern Germany. 

A spectacular 2007 dressage Stallion by Flamur out of a Likota xx dam was the licensing champion and sold for 330,000 euro (roughly $377,850 assuming a 1.45 exchange rate).

A 2007 dressage stallion by Hotline out of a Sandro Hit dam was the reserve champion.  He was not for sale.

The champion jumper stallion was by Concetto out of a Contender dam.  He sold for 105,000 euro. 

A 2007 approved premium dressage stallion by Sir Donnerhall I out of a Davignon I dam sold for 120,000 euro.

The average price for approved PREMIUM stallions sold at the auktion was 116,600 euro - quite respectable.

The average price for approved stallions sold was 21,708 euro - now there’s a good deal!