
From Thistledown to a $96,000 Sale: Discover the Stoneleigh Elite Horse and Pony Auction
The success of last year’s Thistledown Stud Elite Pony Auction continues to make its mark, with one of its ponies recently selling for an impressive
Following the success of its inaugural sale in 2025, the Stoneleigh Elite Equine Auction returns to Stoneleigh Park on 28 November 2026, with an exciting new collection of quality show horses including Welsh ponies, Connemaras, Dartmoors, Shetlands, British Riding Ponies and more.
Building on the success of last year’s Thistledown Stud Elite Pony Auction, this year’s sale expands its offering beyond Thistledown, welcoming a carefully selected range of horses and ponies. Buyers can look forward to discovering established performers and exciting young prospects, all selected for their quality, breeding, presence and potential.
With the team behind Horse of the Year Show at the helm, the Stoneleigh Elite Equine Auction offers a fantastic opportunity for buyers, owners and producers to discover their next star, as part of an exciting weekend of showing at NAEC Stoneleigh Park.
Official Auctioneers: Clee Tompkinson & Francis, 13 Lion Street, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7HY.
The auction is taking place as part of a bigger event – Stoneleigh Winter Fair sponsored by On Centre Surveys Ltd and TSR Amateur of the Year Finals. Tickets are £7 for entry and can book purchased in advance here.
Catalogues will be available to purchase in advance for £7, including postage. To reserve your copy, call Grandstand Media on 02476 858 205. Your catalogue will be posted directly to you.
Catalogues will also be available to purchase on the day for £5 each.
10am: Ponies available to view in the stables.
11.15am: Ponies available to view in the collecting ring.
12.30pm: Auction start time
All potential buyers must register before bidding. Registration will be available at the event from 1pm on the day.
Unable to attend in person? Online bidding will be available through MartEye.
To bid online, you must register in advance at Clee Tompkinson & Francis – MartEye.
A £500 deposit is required to activate your online bidding account. Deposits are held for seven days before being returned. Previous bidders will need to register again and pay a new deposit.

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