Evans Bros Estate Agents, Valuers & Auctioneers
Llanybydder, Ceredigion
Description
Between 3,500 and 4,000 horses pass through the two Sale Rings every year with the largest monthly throughputs in May/ June/ September and October. Horses come to be sold from every corner of Wales as well as the Border country and Midlands, whilst buyers come from Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Eire and some have gone to the Continent.
Many have gone on to do well in principal shows, Hunting field and many years ago a horse called "Nickel Coin" was bred locally and went on to win the Grand National. Many well known celebrity buyers have been in attendance over the years including David Broome, Mick Jagger and Marianne Faithfull - as well as famous names from the world of Boxing, Rugby and Horse Racing.
The Sales started around 1898 and have continued without interruption for over 100 years. During the early years working horses and shepherding ponies were the main entries and sold to local farmers to work on the land.
Numbers then reduced for a few years until they became very popular again over 30 years ago and have remained attracting large crowds every month. Ever since the beginning, the sales have been conducted by the family firm of Evans Bros.Livestock Auctioneers, Real Estate, Valuers. Evans Bros Estate Agents, Valuers & Auctioneers is located in the Llanybydder area of Ceredigion. There is 1 other listing in the SA40 postcode area. Solicitors in Ceredigion SA40Number of Employees: 11-50
