Record-Breaking Success at the 25th Return to the Remuda Sale
Guthrie, Texas โ September 27-28, 2024 โย The 25th Return to the Remuda Sale, featuring horses from the renowned ranches of Beggs Cattle Company, Four Sixes Ranch, Tongue River Ranch, Pitchfork Land & Cattle Company, King Ranch, and Wagonhound Land & Livestock, concluded with remarkable results. A total of 148 horses were sold, grossing $3,327,700 and a record-breaking average of $22,484 per horse, marking a 5.5% increase from the previous record of $21,307 and an 18% rise compared to 2023.
The largest gains were seen in the 2-year-old and aged fillies, whose average prices soared by more than 53%. Additionally, aged geldings enjoyed a significant rise, with a 47.5% increase in average sale prices, demonstrating strong market demand for these exceptional horses.
Buyers from Arkansas, Colorado, Alabama, Texas, California, Idaho, Oklahoma, Georgia, Utah, Virginia, Kansas, New York, Florida, North Carolina, Nebraska, Wyoming, Tennessee, Arizona, Iowa, and New Mexico participated in the sale. In addition, the sale attracted international interest with buyers from Mexico, Argentina, and the Dominican Republic, adding a global element to the event.
โThe Return to the Remuda Sale is comprised of six historic ranches, most of which were established well over a hundred years ago and all American Quarter Horse Association Best Remuda Award winners. Buyers leave confident knowing that every horse from these ranches have decades of knowledge poured into them. Whether it be through intentional breeding selection, excellent husbandry, or being developed by top cowboys, there is no better source.โ stated Four Sixes Ranch Horse Division Manager and Resident Veterinarian Nathan Canaday, DVM.