Does it cost anything to attend the sale?

There is no charge to attend the sale. Seating is designated for registered bidders. Reserved seating is available for purchase by anyone: Front Row: $50, Reserved: $35 Purchase tickets here. All profits from reserved seating benefits BHBA Freedom Foundation, supporting and rescuing victims of sex trafficking and slavery.

What do your horses cost?

At an auction, prices are anyone's guess! Horses have sold from $10,000 to $500,000.

Do the horses have reserves?

Each consignor sets a reserve price on their own horse. If that price is not met, the consignor must declare "No Sale" in the sale ring, before riding out.

Can I purchase these horses before the sale?

No, once the consignment contract is signed, the horses must go through the auction ring.

If these horses are so great, why are they being sold at an auction.

Sellers (and buyers) have a variety of reasons for choosing an auction. First and foremost, an auction brings together a multitude of buyers to one place, and all at one time. Instead of having to show their horse to dozens of people who may not be serious buyers, they can show their horse in once place, for one day and walk away with a closed sale. And when you have a really nice horse, you want as many people as possible to see him! Additionally, consignors appreciate the additional marketing their horses receive from sales. On the flip side, buyers appreciate being able to choose from so many quality horses in one place, and the guarantees that come from a reputable auction.

What happens to the horses that don't get sold at the auction?

The consignor retains ownership of the horse and takes them home.

How do I build a bidding strategy?

The bidding strategy I always suggest to first timers is to rank your horses and then take a look at the sale order; hopefully your #1 will be first in the sale (if so, you are a very lucky person 😁). More than likely that won't be the case. At that point, start putting a top dollar on each of your picks. Obviously, you are going to be willing to spend more on your absolute dream horse than on one that will work for you but just does not make your heart flutter. Once you have that list made, at the auction you just bid on each horse to the dollar amount you had assigned to him and, if the stars align, you go home with your new equine partner.