Largest US Shire Horse Auction of the Decade

Taylor Farm Estate Dispersal Sale

The dispersal sale for the estate of the late Robert Taylor was held at Taylor Farms, Owego, NY on Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 1PM.

            A total of 22 head of Shires were offered for Sale.  This included seven registered mares, six geldings, five yearling colts, two yearling fillies and two, two year old fillies.  These twenty two head averaged $6109.  At the conclusion of the sale all were sold and paid for.  The Taylor Family and their staff deserve a great deal of credit for the work and effort as well as the beautiful facility they made available for this event. 

            Eight Shire cross youngsters were also sold at the sale.  One was a 4 year old, just started under saddle.  The others were under four and had been handled, but were not started under saddle.  The six fillies and two colts sold ranged in price from $1800 to $6000 with the average price being $3282.  

Note from Marion Young (Auction Coordinator):

            “I should like to take this opportunity to thank, not only all of the buyers but all who attended this great sale.  I was very encouraged by the numbers and enquiries I had prior to the sale, the number of people who although were unable to attend in person were keen to make bids by telephone as well as the new and enthusiastic people in attendance that day.   I would also like to thank Mel Manasse & Son Auctioneers for a very professional job.  I look forward to servicing the needs of the Shire Industry in the future.”

[The Shire magazine, Fall 2006]