Sellers
What items are accepted?
- Horses
- Saddles
- Used Tack
- Hay
- Trailers
- Any horse related items
Commission Rate?
Horses: 8%
Hay: 8%
Trailers: 10%
Saddles: 10%
Used Tack: 20%
Special Commission Rate!
5-9 riding OR leading horses: 7%
10+ riding OR leading horses: 6%
Hay: 8%
Trailers: 10%
Saddles: 10%
Used Tack: 20%
Special Commission Rate!
5-9 riding OR leading horses: 7%
10+ riding OR leading horses: 6%
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
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
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
Horses:
No sale fee = $20
Horses must be no saled while in the ring. Once it steps out of the ring it is considered sold. No exceptions.
Saddles:
No sale fee = $10 or $5/per saddle for more than one.
Trailers:
No sale fee = $20
No sale fee = $20
Horses must be no saled while in the ring. Once it steps out of the ring it is considered sold. No exceptions.
Saddles:
No sale fee = $10 or $5/per saddle for more than one.
Trailers:
No sale fee = $20
Sale order
- Used tack @ 10 a.m.
- New Tack - after used tack
- Loose horses, outdoor items (hay, trailers, etc.) @ 2 p.m.
- Finish new tack
- Saddles - after new tack
- Horses - typically starts between 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:
Soundness does not include how broke the horse is or if you can ride it when you get home.
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
Soundness does not include how broke the horse is or if you can ride it when you get home.
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 lab on site.*
*We do not offer a portable 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.
How Can I Consign My Horse Or Items?
Feel free to call in for a number, numbers will be given in order of calling in. Or you may simply show up day of sale.
What Is The Check In Process Day Of Sale?
When bringing a horse, animal or items to the sale. Please go to the office before unloading. You will be assigned a seller number. Please bring your ID to expedite this process.
Buyers
Are There Any Guarantees When Buying A Horse?
All guarantees are between the buyer and seller. Central Iowa Exchange acts as an agent only. If a buyer guarantees their horse to be sound either on their add or in the ring you have until noon Monday to have a vet examine the horse. A vet statement is required in order for you to return the horse. If the horse is deemed unsound, the horse must be returned to the sale barn by Monday evening. Your money will be returned at that time.
For more information on whats covered in the guarantee, please read "What If I Guarantee My Horse To Be Sound" above.
For more information on whats covered in the guarantee, please read "What If I Guarantee My Horse To Be Sound" above.
Can I Buy A Horse If I'm From Out Of State?
Yes
You are able to purchase a horse that has a current coggins test in hand. If a horse does not have a current coggins it must stay at the barn until the test comes back, may take 3 to 5 days. You will be responsible for the testing fee and boarding.
You are able to purchase a horse that has a current coggins test in hand. If a horse does not have a current coggins it must stay at the barn until the test comes back, may take 3 to 5 days. You will be responsible for the testing fee and boarding.
Can I Bring My Pet?
We will allow dogs only.
We highly recommend leaving your dog at home if you have the option.
If you do bring your dog, remember, not everyone loves dogs so please be considerate of others.
- Must be well behaved around people and horses.
- Must be on a leash at all times.
- Not allowed out back by horses.
- Not allowed in the diner.
- You are responsible for cleaning up after your dog.
- We reserve the right to ask you to remove your dog if we feel its causing a problem.
We highly recommend leaving your dog at home if you have the option.
If you do bring your dog, remember, not everyone loves dogs so please be considerate of others.
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 horse comes in the ring so you can bid as its selling.
If you purchase an item or horse, 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 horse comes in the ring so you can bid as its selling.
If you purchase an item or horse, 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.
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.
How Do I Get A Bid Number?
Please go to the office and get a bidders number before you bid on anything. ID will be required.
Let Us Advertise For You!
We will gladly advertise your horses on our website, Facebook, and elsewhere!
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.