Photography has led me to do some really random things. Like go to horse auctions, if you want an example.

This was the second one I’ve attended and I’m entertained enough that I’ll probably go to some more of them. The photography’s fun, but honestly the best part is listening to the auctioneers’ patter. That’s how I’ve heard things like, “He’s had all the outside stuff done on him.” and “Castration is not out of the question.”  (This was not referring to the same horse, obviously.) And I heard, “…if you don’t know where your butt is compared to your feet…” which sort of reminds me of my own personal gracefulness.

Anyway, this horse sold for $69,000, in case you were wondering what the going rate is for nine year old geldings.

Clovis Horse Sale
Levelland, Texas
photographed 5.18.2024