Guide to Yearling Preparation and Sales

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Module Overview:  
This module teaches best practice for preparing weanlings and yearlings for sale, combining equine science, horsemanship, and professional sales preparation. From conception through to the sale ring, each stage of development plays a critical role in shaping a yearling’s value, wellbeing, and future athletic potential. 

Whether you are a breeder, vendor, pinhooker, stud farm owner or employee, preparing a yearling for sale is a detailed and rewarding process. This module will guide you through every stage, helping you make informed decisions that optimise the health, performance, and marketability of each horse.  

The module also includes practical checklists, case studies, and videos, supporting the training of both stable staff and managers in real-world settings.  

Developed By:

Kayleigh Walsh | Equine Veterinary Nurse, TAFE NSW Equine Teacher, and Experienced Thoroughbred Industry Professional 

Industry Review and Approval: 

This module has been reviewed and approved by representatives from Magic Millions and Inglis, in addition to industry experts including Dr Fiona Lacey, Equine Veterinarian, Mogumber Park (WA) and Brent Atwell, Stud Manager, Darling View Thoroughbreds (WA).
This module is designed to share practical advice and promote industry best practice methods for assessing, preparing, and presenting young horses at public auction.

Key topics from the five main lessons of this module include: 

"You learn something new every day that you work with horses."
Many thanks to our experts for sharing their methods of working with horses. Every farm will do things differently but remember, horses are individuals and you might use the knowledge you learn today to help a horse in the future.
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