#4 SOLD! - Amos Yoder & Robert Hershberger

#4 SOLD! - Amos Yoder & Robert Hershberger

Author: Six-Horse Hitch Classic Series March 10, 2021 Duration: 1:17:12

Record after record was broke at this year's Mid-America Draft Horse sale in Gifford, IL. We sat down with Robert Hershberger and Amos Yoder who prepped two of the top-selling horses of all time.  We chatted about what it takes to prep a $100,000 horse, what to look for when selecting a prospect to take to a sale and so much more!

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