Karibuchi Farm prepares horses for September Thoroughbred sale

The September Sale for Thoroughbred horses is underway in Hokkaido, presenting a challenging market environment for breeders. Unlike the high-energy Summer Sale, the September event often sees lower sale rates and reduced prices as buyers balance their procurement with the need to secure training facilities and trainers.

At Karibuchi Farm, staff are preparing horses such as Himesuzuran 2025 and Oideyasu Daijin 2025 for the auction. The process involves intensive care, including early morning transport to the Hidaka Light Horse Agricultural Cooperative market. The industry also faces logistical hurdles, such as a shortage of horse transport drivers.