FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1. How often do you hold auctions?
HF holds our auction approximately 6 times each year. The 3 “Landmark” auctions are the Cabin Fever Auction held the last Sunday of February, the Mid-Summer Consignment Auction held the end of August, and the Fall Round-Up Auction held early in October. We schedule our other auctions around other events happening at the farm, be they horse shows, holidays or family functions. Please check the calendar page of our website, or call here to check on our next sale date.

2. What are your facilities like?
We offer plenty of parking, clean restrooms, a pleasant auction staff and food available in the auction ring. We keep the weather in mind, running fans in warm weather and heaters in cold weather.

3. How many horses are at each sale?
There will be 75-100 horses at each auction. These can range from weanlings, ponies, donkeys and riding horses.

4. What is the time schedule for each auction?
10 AM: tack sale, selling new & used tack and equipment.
1 PM: equipment such as trailers, buggies, hay and any other items that are consigned.
2 PM: horses, ponies, colts and donkeys

5. How can I get a buyer’s number?
Anyone over 18 is eligible for a number. Please go to our auction office in the front barn. Please bring with you a photo ID and be prepared to provide your Social Security number. We keep this number private, but it is necessary we have it as we will be handing you the merchandise you buy based on trust. Getting a buyer’s number also puts you on our mailing list for future auctions.

6. What type of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, Visa, Master Card and American Express, as well as in state checks. Out of state checks are accepted as long as we have received a good check from that customer previously. A 3% service charge is in effect on all credit card transfers.

7. What if I can’t be at the auction when the horse I’m interested in goes through the ring?
Please talk to us about this. We will gladly take a phone number and get you on the phone as that horse enters the ring to keep you involved in the bidding. We also have “Left Bid” forms that you may fill out and leave with our office staff. We will use that form to bid for you up to your predetermined price should you be out of communication.

8. How can I get the horse I bought home if I didn’t bring my trailer?
There are often people here with empty trailers, either looking for trucking jobs or just heading the same direction as you. We can help you get in touch with someone to truck your horse. Horses can stay overnight at no charge, but at the owner’s risk. Any horses staying 2 or more nights will be subject to a $25 fee per night.

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