Consignor Information
Consignor Rules
- Catalogue fees: $125 per horse, $175 per rope horse, $250 per team
- Consignors may “no sale” or pass on their horse. If passed out, the consignor pays a $300 buyback/pass-out fee.
- Only horses consigned to the sale are allowed on the sale grounds.
- All horses consigned to the Top Gun Horse Sale are expected to remain in the sale and be offered for sale on April 12, 2025.
- All horses must go through the sale ring—no alley trading allowed.
- The accuracy of all catalogue information is the sole responsibility of the consignor.
- A 10% sales commission applies to all horses sold, in addition to the catalogue fee.
Bidding Information (In-Person and Online)
Registration
- In-person bidders can register for the sale at the information desk, where a photo ID is required.
- Online registration opens April 7 and ends April 11 at noon.
Bidding Rules
- The sale management, auctioneers, and employees act as agents for the seller but assume no liability for either the buyer or the seller.
- All responsibility and guarantees are between the buyer and seller
- The highest bidder will be the buyer if the reserve is met or exceeded.
- Bids must be made in good faith, with buyers assuming full responsibility for payment.
- In case of a dispute, the horse will be re-auctioned.
- Registration papers will be provided by mail once cheque payments have cleared.
Buyer Responsibilities
- Buyers and spectators are advised to exercise caution on the sale grounds, especially during horse demonstrations.
- Any person registering is responsible for and liable for their bidding card
- Buyers are responsible for examining horses carefully before bidding (e.g., conformation faults, defects, size, riding ability).
- Buyers assume all expenses and risks on horses after purchase.
- Purchased horses will not be transferred until full payment has been made to Top Gun Horse Sales.
- The correct manifest, including brand information or ‘no brand’, must be completed upon pickup of the horse.
- Top Gun Horse Sales does not assume responsibility for potential buyers visiting consignors’ properties.
- Proper brand inspection paperwork must be completed before removing horses from the sale site.
Additional Online Terms
- Online bids must adhere to the same auction rules as in-person bids.
- Online bidders must agree to a 50% preauthorization of the intended purchase price, which will be released if no purchase is made. By agreeing to this preauthorization, you, the bidder/buyer, accept full responsibility for payment, including the 3% transaction fee and GST, immediately following the sale of the horse on April 12, 2025.
- All preauthorized bidders who do not purchase a horse will have preauthorization amount released back on credit card following completion of the Top Gun Horse Sale on April 12, 2025.
Buyer Payment & Fees
- Accepted payment methods: Cash, Cheque, Debit, or Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard). A 3% processing fee applies to credit card payments.
- GST applies to all purchases.
- Purchased horses will not change hands until full payment is received.
