last time and only time i went to auction was when i saw Montana.. a beautiful old missouri fox trotter they hauled in from OK.. she was like riding a caddy... had so many health issues.. costs us thousands.. and see was worth every penny... she passed away after surgery at cornell .. from sand in her intestines.. must have been there all along and killed some of the intestine over time.. until colic attack that required surgery... but not successful.. after that i have not been able to go to the auctions.. because all of them break your heart.. i quit breeding and showing because i could not sell my babies.. wrong venture for me.. too many people mistreat animals.. i am thankful for people like you .