Consignment Sales & Auctions: What to Know

Thinking about selling your horse through an auction or consignment sale? Here’s what you need to know before you saddle up.

🔹 What Is Horse Consignment?

Consignment is essentially a partnership: You (the horse owner) place your horse in the hands of a trusted sale platform or professional who will market and represent your horse on your behalf. You still own the horse until it sells, but you're not doing all the legwork yourself.

💼 How Consignment Works

Selling on consignment means you list your horse through a trusted platform like Remuda Classic.

Simple: visibility, credibility, and convenience.

Instead of navigating endless Facebook messages, no-shows, and price hagglers, you’re tapping into a community of serious, ready-to-buy horsemen and women. No more wasting time with tire-kickers, lowball offers, or scammy “is this still available?” messages.

With Remuda Classic, you’re not just listing a horse — you’re showcasing it to the right audience. Our buyers come here looking for quality horses and honest representation. That means less hassle, fewer games, and a smoother path to the sale.

We help you avoid the pain and pressure of social media selling — because your time is worth more than answering 50 messages from people who never show up. Let us handle the marketing, the presentation, and the screening so you can focus on what you do best: taking care of your horses.

🔹 Step-by-Step: How It Works

1. You Apply or Submit Your Horse. Provide basic info, photos, and a description. Depending on the sale, there may be a review process to ensure quality and fit.

2. We Gather the Details, You'll be asked to provide:

   • Health records (vet work, worming, farrier)

   • Training history or current program

   • Videos (conformation, movement, under saddle if applicable)

   • Honest notes on quirks, vices, or needs

3. Marketing Begins. Your horse is promoted on a professional platform like Remuda Classic, where serious buyers are already looking. This includes:

   • High-quality listings

   • Targeted social media posts

   • Email blasts

   • And often direct outreach to known buyers

4. Inquiries & Buyer Screening. Instead of you fielding every message, we filter through them. No more scammers, no-shows, or endless “Is this still available?” questions.

5. The Sale Happens. When a buyer commits, contracts and logistics are handled with transparency. Depending on the setup, payment is processed through the platform and transferred to you once all terms are fulfilled.

6. Final Steps. The horse is picked up or delivered based on the agreement, and you receive your payment (minus any consignment fee).

🔹 Why Use Consignment Instead of Selling Privately?

✔️ Save Time — No more writing ads, answering the same 10 questions, or setting up dead-end meetings.

✔️ Avoid Scams — Consignment filters out fake buyers and keeps your information protected.

✔️ Reach Real Buyers — Serious buyers trust reputable platforms. Your horse gets in front of the right eyes faster.

✔️ Stay Anonymous (if needed) — Some sellers prefer privacy — consignment allows that.

⭐ How to Stand Out as a Consignor. Want your horse to rise to the top? Here’s what helps:

• 📸 Professional photos & videos — Clean, clear, and true to the horse. (We can help with that!)

• 📋 Detailed records — Health, farrier, training notes. Buyers appreciate transparency.

• 🧠 Accurate descriptions — Be honest and thorough. A well-written listing builds trust fast.

• 💬 Timely communication — If we have questions, answer fast. Buyers don’t wait long.

🐴 Bottom Line:

A good horse deserves a great sale—and Remuda Classic is here to make sure you get the right match and fair value. Whether you're ready to consign or just exploring your options, we’re here to help every step of the way.