Great story H, Never seen that happen. I've been around livestock auctions my whole life. I was pretty little when one of the yardmen at Moose Jaw yards used to carry me around. My Dad was such a regular at Assiniboia Livestock. Had his name on the side of the building for a parking spot.
Mom and Dad did the books and sorting at 3 different community auction yards back in the 1960's.
Dad had a great eye for cattle and could really sort up a nice load of calves.