Noms Auction For Au-Dela des Pistes

A charity stallion nomination auction for Thoroughbred aftercare organisation Au-Del des Pistes will be held on Dec. 2 at the Arqana sales complex in Deauville. Stallions with seasons to be auctioned include Siyouni (Fr), New Approach (Ire), Intello (Ger), Martaline (GB), Olympic Glory (Ire), Scissor Kick (Aus), Rajsaman (Fr) and Dragon Pulse (Ire). The funds will support Au-Dela des Pistes's 2017 objectives, including a series of retrained racehorse days; accreditation of re-training and re-homing facilities; and crisis funding for the most vulnerable horses.

“The start made by Au-Dela des Pistes has been exciting and encouraging and I must say how thrilled we've been with the hugely enthusiastic response to what we've achieved so far,” said Au-Dela des Pistes President Aliette Forien. “The success of the first Retrained Racehorse Day exceeded even our expectations and we would like to host this type of event all over France next year. Our mission is also to identify and accredit the re-trainers who can take in retired racehorses and safely transition them into second careers in equestrian sports. We also hope to put in place competitions for ex-racehorses across the equestrian disciplines, including dressage, show-jumping and eventing, as well as designating a fund for the most vulnerable horses in crisis situations. All this requires financing and we would like to offer our sincerest and warmest thanks to the stallion farms who have donated a nomination to the auction. The funds will be used to promote a cause which concerns every single actor in the business, from the breeders to jockeys, trainers, sales companies, agents to the owners. Aftercare is our shared responsibility.”