Wow I hope you didn't get hurt. that's a wild story but have been to many auction barns. Many take horses their because they themselves have problems with the horse and don't know how to fix the problem. Saw a pony and a brand new saddle go last week because the pony had thrown a little girl. Her Father was desperate for the pony to go. I felt sorry for the little guy myself and the little girl whom want have a pony probably ever again.