Our current list of sale horses with videos are listed in our facebook GROUP called "Mimosa Hills Farm Sales & Training"
Our current list of sale horses with videos are listed in our facebook GROUP called "Mimosa Hills Farm Sales & Training"
We offer horses for most budgets including trail horses starting around $4500, local show quality horses in the $4500-15k range, and A-show horses typically in the $15k+ range. Upper level show horses start around $40k.
We also sell quality milking goats and other small livestock
We may not have what you are looking for but if you would like us to be your agent to find your next equine partner, we will help you find the perfect horse. We will use our connections within the equine industry to search the country for the most suitable horse for you, arrange viewings, trials, vettings, and shipping.
Costs and steps in
We may not have what you are looking for but if you would like us to be your agent to find your next equine partner, we will help you find the perfect horse. We will use our connections within the equine industry to search the country for the most suitable horse for you, arrange viewings, trials, vettings, and shipping.
Costs and steps involved...
Equine agents follow similar rules to real estate agents.
Step 1. Preliminary Research
We will use our contacts within our network to find potential horses that fit the criteria that the buyer provides. An initial investigation will include acquiring basic information, background, pictures, and videos of potentially suitable horses. If the horse passes all preliminary research and the buyer approves the agent will arrange to see the horse in person. Basic preliminary research is not billed.
Step 2. In Person Viewing
The agent will communicate with the seller to set up an in person viewing. The viewing will include an in person inspection of the horses soundness and suitability. The agent may be required to ride the horse to assess it's training and suitability for the buyers ability and skill level. The buyer is encouraged to attend the viewings. Viewing are $200 per horse plus travel expenses
Step 3. Vetting
Once a horse has been selected, the agent will arrange a vetting appropriate to the nature of work that the horse will be expected to perform. Broodmares, trail horses, and show horses have very different types of vettings. The buyer and agent will work together to decide what all will be covered in the vetting. Vettings typically run between $200-500. The agent does not bill for this. This will be paid directly to the veterinarian.
Step 4. Making an offer & Purchasing Horse
The agent and buyer will discuss a reasonable offer for the horse and the agent will present the offer to the seller and make negotiations. Once a purchase price is agreed upon with all parties, the buyer will be expected to pay in full for the horse within 1-2 business days. A deposit will sometimes be required. The buyer is responsible for the agents commission of 18% on sales under $10,000 and 15% on sales over $10,000. Agents are in some rare cases paid a selling commission as well by the seller if the horse being purchased belongs to a current client of the agents. This will not affect the agents decision on suitability of the horse for the buyer.
Step 5. Transportation
The agent may be required to obtain shipping quotes. This will not be billed by the agent. Shipping expenses will be paid directly to the shipper.
Trials are becoming a thing of the past as many sellers refuse to allow their horses off property before they are fully paid for and most do not want to make their horse unavailable for other buyers who may make a more simple transaction. If a trial is arranged, the buyer will be 100% financially responsible for the horse and full mortality insurance will be required during the trial as well as a trial fee and a post dated check for the full amount of the purchase price. No price negotiations can be made after the start of the trial regardless of the outcome of the trial or vetting. Any horse taken on trial will be housed at Mimosa Hills Farm. Trial fees and boarding fees will apply.
Much like selling a car, selling your horse can be a time consuming and frustrating event especially if you do not have the time, facilities, or connections to efficiently market and show your horse to potential buyers. As experienced buyers and sellers, we can handle marketing, viewings, vettings, and transactions to help you sell your h
Much like selling a car, selling your horse can be a time consuming and frustrating event especially if you do not have the time, facilities, or connections to efficiently market and show your horse to potential buyers. As experienced buyers and sellers, we can handle marketing, viewings, vettings, and transactions to help you sell your horse stress free.
Costs and Steps Involved...
Step 1. Evaluation
We start our process of evaluating your horses training, soundness, and suitability and help the seller come to a current fair market price on your horse. There is no charge for evaluations if the horse is brought on site. If we have to travel to you, travel fees may apply. We can ship your horse here. Mileage fees may apply.
Step 2. Choosing a selling format
We want to choose a selling format that best suits the seller and the selling agent. In most situations, the horse being sold requires some further training to make the horse more marketable. The amount of training that the horse requires and the projected success of selling the horse in the target market and price bracket will determine which selling format will be most suitable.
Option A. Commission Sale
In a commissioned sale, the seller will be financially responsible for the horses monthly board, training, farrier, vet, commissions and other expenses. This allows the farm time and funds to make the appropriate marketing videos, pictures, pre-vetting, as well as keep the horse well schooled and in training to find your horses next appropriate partner. The farm will market the horse through their online platforms and within their network of other trainers and clientele. In addition, the selling agent will speak to potential buyers and set up viewings and vettings. Upon the sale of the horse, the seller will be responsible for the selling agents commission of 18% for sales under $10,000 and 15% for sales over $10,000. This will get the buyer the highest possible return on their horse.
Option B. On the Cuff Sale
When a horse is taken on the cuff, the selling agent assumes financial responsibility for the horse. This means that the seller is free of costly monthly obligations and will be paid only when the horse sells. During the evaluation the seller and selling agent will decide on the horses current market value and the selling agent and seller will agree to a price that is approximately 50% of the horses current value that will be owed to the seller upon the sale of the horse. The farm will then be responsible for covering their time and money over what will be paid to the seller. This allows the farm time to train, market, and show the horse to buyers. If the seller decides during this time that they no longer want to sell their horse, the horse is rightfully theirs but the seller will be responsible for all training, marketing, veterinary, farrier, and other expenses that were covered by the farm while the horse was on the cuff. An example of this may go as follows... Seller brings horse that is evaluated and determined to have a current value of $5000 but needs further training and the seller does not want to inquire monthly training expenses and the selling agent thinks the horse will be marketable with more training or maybe just a tune-up. The agent agrees to give the seller $2500 for the horse when the horse sells. The seller no longer has any financial responsibilities. The agent can then do what needs to be done to prepare the horse for the sale. This gives the agent the flexibility to sell the horse quickly (1-2 months) and price the horse where we will easily recoup the training and expenses by selling the horse for $3500-4500, meaning the farm would be reimbursed $1000-2000. OR, put more time into the horse, maybe attend a few horse shows at the selling agents expense and be able to sell the horse for more than the market value of the horse compared to when it first arrived. Meaning, this process may take 6 months to a year typically and the selling agent would aim to sell the horse for what the horses new current market value is. This may mean that the horse sells for $10,000 and the seller will still only receive $2500 and the farm will be reimbursed $7500, which if that takes 6 months, the farm basically made back what they would have been paid monthly by the seller had they chosen a commission sale. This places much more risk on the farm for the opportunity of a possible really good return and equal possibility of an average or lesser return but there is no monthly burden to the seller.
Step 3. Get Paid
It's as easy as that. The agent will make all other arrangements.
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