Sellers
What Animals Are Accepted?
All Hoof Stock:
Rabbits & Other Small Caged Animals/Birds:
If you have any questions as to what you can bring, please, don't hesitate to contact us.
- Needs health papers. Health papers can be given at the sale barn.
- To be handled and sold by owner in numerical order.
- Small hoof stock will be sold in their pens
- All small hoof stock must be called in and pre-consigned so we have pens prepared.
- Need a scrapie tag. This can be done before the sale or at check in.
- Need official tag, can be done on site.
- Need Poularam test. This should be done before the sale,we will not have an on site tester.
- Will be sold in the cages they're brought in. Read the "Terms of Sale" at the bottom of the page for cage requirements.
- Need to have proof of current vaccinations.
- Will need proof of rabies vaccination if older than 12 weeks.
Rabbits & Other Small Caged Animals/Birds:
- Will be sold in the cages they're brought in. Read the "Terms of Sale" at the bottom of the page for cage requirements.
If you have any questions as to what you can bring, please, don't hesitate to contact us.
Commission Rate / Other Fees?
15% Commission- per cage or per animal.
Vet fees:
Vet fees:
- Horses - $5 each
- Small Hoof stock - $3 each
- Caged animals - $0.50 each
- Horses - $3 each
- Small Hoof Stock - $1 each
How & when will I be paid?
You can pick up your check from the front office once your items have sold.
We will also happily mail your check. However, if you guaranteed your horse to be sound, your check will be mailed out Monday at noon. Please see "What If I Guarantee My Horse Sound? for more information.
We will also happily mail your check. However, if you guaranteed your horse to be sound, your check will be mailed out Monday at noon. Please see "What If I Guarantee My Horse Sound? for more information.
When can I bring my Items?
Used tack - Before 10 a.m.
Hay/Outdoor Items - Before 1:30
Small hoof stock/caged animals - Before noon
Loose Horses - Before 1:30
Riding Horses - Before 2
-We recommend bringing your horse(s) earlier so potential buyers have the opportunity to view them.
If you need to arrange an earlier drop off time, please contact us.
Hay/Outdoor Items - Before 1:30
Small hoof stock/caged animals - Before noon
Loose Horses - Before 1:30
Riding Horses - Before 2
-We recommend bringing your horse(s) earlier so potential buyers have the opportunity to view them.
If you need to arrange an earlier drop off time, please contact us.
No sale fee
$20 - per horse
$10 - per saddle or $5 per saddle for more than 1.
$10 - small hoof stock
$5 - per cage
$10 - per saddle or $5 per saddle for more than 1.
$10 - small hoof stock
$5 - per cage
Sale order
- Used tack @ 10 a.m.
- New Tack - after used tack
- Small hoof stock, loose horses, outdoor items (hay, trailers, etc.) @ 2 p.m.
- Finish new tack
- Saddles - after new tack
- Caged Animals - Right before horses
- Horses - typically around 3-5 p.m.
What If I Guarantee My Horse To Be Sound?
All guarantees are between the buyer and seller. Central Iowa Exchange acts as an agent only. However, if you advertise your horse to be sound or call it sound while in the ring the buyer has until noon Monday to have a vet examine the horse. During this time your check for the horse will be held. If the horse is deemed unsound, the horse must be returned to the sale barn by Monday evening. Otherwise your check will be mailed out Monday at noon.
By stating your horse is sound, you are guaranteeing your horse is free from:
We expect all sellers to disclose any known issues and sell their horse honestly
By stating your horse is sound, you are guaranteeing your horse is free from:
- cribbing/wind-sucking
- full or partial blindness
- heaves
- lameness in legs or feet
We expect all sellers to disclose any known issues and sell their horse honestly
Does My Horse Need It's Coggins Test?
We strongly urge you to have your horses coggins tested before the you bring them to the sale. This gives out of state buyers the opportunity to buy your horse, increasing it's chance of selling or possibly bringing more. Horses not coggins tested will be announced in the ring and will not be sold to out of state buyers.
*We do not offer a portable coggins lab on site.*
*We do not offer a portable coggins lab on site.*
Can I Have Central Iowa Exchange Advertise My Horse/Animal?
We would be happy to advertise for you.
Please scroll to the bottom of the page for the link or select "Horse Advertisement" from the menu at the top of the page.
Please scroll to the bottom of the page for the link or select "Horse Advertisement" from the menu at the top of the page.
Buyers
Is There An Admission Fee?
No, its free!
We don't charge a general admission fee.
We don't charge a general admission fee.
Come Prepared.
Have the appropriate license(s) you need for specific animals. Be sure to come prepared by knowing what you need before you make a purchase.
Can I Bid Over The Phone?
Yes
Phone bidding must be set up before noon on Friday. Your credit card information will be needed for this process so please have it on hand.
When leaving a phone bid, you can either leave your highest bid and we can bid for you or we can call you when the animal comes in the ring so you can bid as its selling.
If you purchase an item or animal, we will be more than happy to work with you on pick up arrangements within the next day or two.
For more information please don't hesitate to contact us.
Phone bidding must be set up before noon on Friday. Your credit card information will be needed for this process so please have it on hand.
When leaving a phone bid, you can either leave your highest bid and we can bid for you or we can call you when the animal comes in the ring so you can bid as its selling.
If you purchase an item or animal, we will be more than happy to work with you on pick up arrangements within the next day or two.
For more information please don't hesitate to contact us.
When Can I Pick Up My Purchases?
Caged animals - Can only be removed from the premises by an employee of Central Iowa Exchange after you show them a paid statement from the office.
Hooved Stock - Can only be removed from the check in gate after showing the employee at the gate a paid statement from the office.
Caged animals must be brought home the day of sale. However, we can make pick up arrangements for horses or small hoof stock.
Hooved Stock - Can only be removed from the check in gate after showing the employee at the gate a paid statement from the office.
Caged animals must be brought home the day of sale. However, we can make pick up arrangements for horses or small hoof stock.
How Do I Pay For My Items?
Payment will be taken at the front office.
Accepted forms of payment:
5% convenience fee on all purchases with a 5% discount to cash or approved check.
Accepted forms of payment:
- Cash
- Debit/Credit card.
- Local check (with bank approval, either brought to the sale or sent before)
5% convenience fee on all purchases with a 5% discount to cash or approved check.
Can I Bring My Pet?
We do not allow pets (unless being sold) on the property the day of the all animal auction.
Attention!
Absolutely NO alley trading on barn premises! All sales MUST go through Central Iowa Exchange. If anyone is found ally trading, they WILL BE BANNED from Central Iowa Exchange. This will be strictly enforced.
Terms of Sale
All animals in this sale are for breeding, food, and fiber purposes only. All guarantees are between buyer and seller. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over written material. We are NOT responsible for casualties or injury to animals or birds while on our premises. We accept "SOUND" animals only. All animals must have proper health papers in order before unloading.
Cages:
CAGES MUST MEET THE USDA GUIDELINES: (all cages sell with each lot and must meet this criteria)
All animals in this sale are for breeding, food, and fiber purposes only. All guarantees are between buyer and seller. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over written material. We are NOT responsible for casualties or injury to animals or birds while on our premises. We accept "SOUND" animals only. All animals must have proper health papers in order before unloading.
Cages:
CAGES MUST MEET THE USDA GUIDELINES: (all cages sell with each lot and must meet this criteria)
- all cages must have handles
- all cages must has access door-gate
- all cages must have solid bottom, no cardboard/paper/carpet
- all cages must have attached and non breakable food and water dishes
- all cages must have ample bedding
- all cages must allow animal or animals enough room to stand and move about
- all cages must have Live Animal Stickers on them.
Let Us Advertise For You!
We will gladly advertise your horses on our website, Facebook, and elsewhere!