Metallic Rebel Offspring Tops Marketplace at Ardmore November Sale

The Marketplace at Ardmore November 9 online performance horse sale welcomed a record number of bidders interested in the 35-head offering of several broodmares and yearlings, plus cutting prospects and seasoned show horses.

High seller was Gunpowdr N Lead, a 3-year-old red roan mare consigned by Chris Salvador. This cutting prospect sired by Metallic Rebel and out of Dolce And Cattana (by High Brow Cat) sold to Roger Williams for $31,500.

Close behind the high seller were two broodmares, consigned by Beechfork Ranch, that tied for second highest sellers. Hip #23 Lily Shea Rey, a 2006 bay mare by Dual Rey and out of Lil Shea Lena (by Playdox) bought $30,000. This NCHA winner of $111,589, sold with an embryo by NRR Cat King Cole, and a paid breeding to that same sire for 2025. Chelsea Christoffersen placed the winning bid.

With another $30,000 bid, Danielle Griffiths snagged Exotic Ride, NCHA winner of $69,995 who also sold with an embryo by NRR Cat King Cole, and a paid breeding to the same sire for 2025. Exotic ride is a 2011 mare by Im Countin Checks and out of Little Exotic Dancer (by Smart Little Lena). Little Exotic Dancer earned $85,882 in the show pen and has produced the earners of $254,640.

“We had a good sale, and are so thankful to all who participated – especially our loyal customers – both consignors, and buyers,” said Sale Manager Susie Reed.      

The next Marketplace at Ardmore sale is slated for Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Consignment forms are available online.

Tied for second highest seller was a 2011 bay mare by Im Countin Checks, and out of Little Exotic Dancer, winner of $85,882 and producer of $254,640. * Provided Photo