How does it all work?
The event will be a live auction at Woodline Equestrian. Registered bidders will be able preview, test ride, and vet your horse(s) on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until the sale starts.
They can also
watch them free jump and schooling on Sunday, and the live auction will begin at 2pm. The funds from winning bids will be placed into trust accounts by VJV auctions pending the finalization of the sale.
Download the Registration Package in PDF format
Here is the weekend schedule :
- Friday 2pm - 9pm: Ship-in, Schooling, and Registration
- ~ Sellers are advised to arrive and complete schooling rounds before 9pm ~
- ~ If you arrive on Friday, registrations are accepted but Sales numbers will only be distributed on Sat. and Sun.
- Saturday 9am - 6pm: Registration, Schooling and Try-out rides
- ~ 9am - 12pm: Parade of Horses (Horses showcase their talents under saddle or free in the arena)
- ~ 1pm - 5pm: Interested Buyers are given a chance to tryout the horses
- ~ Sellers are advised to be present until 6pm to provide trial rides to potential buyers
- ~ Buyers and Sellers will have acces to an on-site Vet, should anyone wish to vet a horse
- ~ Paramedics will be on-site on Saturday and Sunday during 'trial-ride' times
- Sunday 9am - 11am: Previewing and Try-out rides.
- ~ 11am - 1pm: Free Jumping and Owner Showcasing
- ~ Buyers and Sellers will have acces to an on-site Vet, should anyone wish to vet a horse
- ~ Paramedics will be on-site on Saturday and Sunday during 'trial-ride' times
- ~ Sellers are advised to be present from 9am onward ~
- Sunday 2pm: Live Auction
- $150/horse gets you:
- Registration Fees
- Indooor Stall Rental (includes hay and stall maintenance) Friday afternoon - Sunday night
- Schooling pass, valid for arena time on Friday night and Saturday
- Full page advertisement on this website (video and photo)
- The results from Winter sale will remain on this site until the Fall sale on Sep 25-26, so your horse will remain advertised in the event that it doesnt sell!
- Listing in the auction catalogue
- Promotion on dozens of websites and classifieds
- $75/horse gets you:
- Registration Fees
- You can ship in on the day of the sale
- Schooling pass, valid during schooling and showcasing times (Friday - Sunday)
- Full page advertisement on this website
- The results from Winter sale will remain on this site until the Fall sale on Sep 25-26, so your horse will remain advertised in the event that it doesnt sell!
- Listing in the auction catalogue
- Promotion on dozens of websites and classifieds
What are the costs involved to sell my horse?
Reserve Bids
You can specify the minimum price you will accept for your horse on sale day, by way of a reserve bid. This means that you can state the absolute rock bottom price you are willing to accept for your horse. Reserve bids lessen the chance of your horse being sold. For this reason reserve bids must be purchased according to the following chart at the time of entry into the auction. This is known as a "Passout Fee":
| Reserve Bid (The minimum bid you will accept) | Passout Fee |
| Less than $2,500 | $50 (on top of entry fees) |
| $2,500 to $5,000 | $75 (on top of entry fees) |
| $5,000 to $10,000 | $100(on top of entry fees) |
| $10,000 and up | $200(on top of entry fees) |
Optional Costs:
- Want to ship in early or stay late? $30/day or $725/month (stall, feed, and care)
- Need us to ride or show your horse(s)? Call (403) 870-7910 to inquire
- Want your horse groomed or clipped? Call to inquire
- Need an Advertising Video/Photo? Contact Jeffs VIDEO Productions
- We can trailer your horse to and from the sale, fees based on mileage.
- Showcase your horse on the Auctions Main Webpage - $25
Why register before Feb. 22nd?
- Promotion of your horse on dozens of websites
- Full page ad on this site
- Guaranteed inclusion in the print version of the catalogue
- Maximum Advertising exposure
- Late registrations (after Feb 28th) are subject to a $25 admin fee
What you need to do now...
- Call or Email us to arrange a time to register, or register over the phone to consign your horse.
- Prepare a detailed medical history for every horse you intend to enter into the auction.
- Prepare a detailed history of your horses performance, training, registrations, pedigree, etc. Outline your animals ability and skill. This will be used as both your sales catalogue description and the auctioneers introduction. We reserve the right to edit content for length and propriety.
- Register your horse(s) (ie. pay entry fees, submit any sales photos, video, medical outlines, and performance history. This should be done ASAP to ensure inclusion in the sales catalogue and on this site. Submissions and Entries received after February 28th will only be included in the auction catalogue as 'add-ons' on the day of the sale.
- Buyer Registration will be conducted by VJV Foothills Livestock Auctions on Sunday, March 8th, 2009 until the sale starts, at Woodline Equestrian.
- Having the horse well groomed, shod or trimmed, bridlepath clipped, mane pulled, etc.
- Providing detailed vet/medical records (vaccinations, worming, shoeing, injury/treatment, etc). Buyers will be less inclined to vet your horse when you can provide detailed and current medical history, pre-purchase exams, etc.
- Providing a detailed performance history (events, competitions, training, show records, etc.)
- Providing an accurate description of their horses temperment and personality
- It is a criminal offense to knowingly omit important medical and/or behavioural information to potential buyers, thus sellers are required to fill out a detailed medical history / affidavit stating all known soundness and behavioural related issues upon registration.