Terms Conditions

Equine Online Auction, LLC, a Missouri corporation, conducts online horse auctions and is not
liable for any loss or damage. Buyers must pre-register and pay within 48 hours via US Bank
wire transfer or credit card (with a 3% fee). All horses are sold “as is” and governed by
Missouri Law. Title and risk transfer immediately upon winning the bid.

  1. General Terms
    • Equine Online Auction, LLC is an independent contractor conducting online
      horse auctions.
    • The company is not liable for any loss, damage, injury, death, or illness of any
      horse, person, or property before, during, or after the sale.
      All horses are sold “AS IS” with all defects.
      Transactions and disputes are governed by Missouri Law.
  2. Buyer Registration & Payment
    • Buyers must pre-register before bidding
    • Equine Online Auction, LLC reserves the right to accept or reject any buyer or
      owner participation.
    • Non-US bidders are welcome but must use US funds and provide positive
      identification.
    • Accepted payment methods: US Bank wire transfer (highly recommended) and
      major credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express).
    • A 3% convenience fee applies to credit card purchases, and a 1.5% office
      processing fee is added to the final bid.
  3. Buyer Registration & Payment
    • Buyers must pre-register before bidding.
    • Equine Online Auction, LLC reserves the right to accept or reject any buyer or
      owner participation.
    • Non-US bidders are welcome but must use US funds and provide positive
      identification.
    • Accepted payment methods: US Bank wire transfer (highly recommended) and
      major credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express).
    • A 3% convenience fee applies to credit card purchases, and a 1.5% office
      processing fee is added to the final bid.
  4. Horse Information & Warranties
    • Information about horses is provided by the owner and not verified by Equine
      Online Auction, LLC.
    • Buyers are encouraged to pre-inspect horses and may have a veterinary
      examination performed at their own expense before bidding.
    • No complete pre-sale veterinary examination is allowed after purchase.
    • All horses are sold without any warranty from Equine Online Auction, LLC.
    • All horses are sold with a current coggins and a health check from veterinarian.
  5. Bidding Process
    • The auction is conducted “with reserve,” allowing the auction platform to bid to
      protect the sale price on behalf of the owner up to the amount of the reserve bid.
      If the owner or it’s representative makes a final bid equal to or greater than the
      reserve, the owner will pay 11% sale commission due.
    • Equine Online Auction, LLC can reject any bids and settle disputes between
      bidders.
    • Bidders can place one bid at a time or set a maximum bid for automatic bidding.
    • The auction end time extends by 2 minutes for each bid placed in the last 10
      minutes to prevent last-second bids.
  6. Buy It Now
    • We offer a Buy It Now option for all sellers that want to add this feature.
      As long as the Reserve has not been met a Buyer can purchase the horse for the Buy it
      Now price
    • That horse would then show SOLD
  7. Title and Risks
    • Title and risk transfer to the buyer immediately upon the final bid.
    • The buyer assumes all responsibility for the horse’s care, maintenance, and any
      associated risks or damages.
    • This applies even if settlement and delivery have not been made.
  8. Default
    • Buyers who fail to pay will be declared in default, and the horse may be resold.
    • Defaulters are responsible for resale costs and any shortfall.
    • Legal action may be taken to recover amounts owed, including attorney’s fees.
  9. Lien & Security Interest
    • Buyers grant a purchase money security interest and lien in the horse and related
      documents to secure payment.
  10. Transfers & Registration Certificates
    • Registration certificates will not be released until payment is received and
      cleared.
    • All paperwork is held by the seller until payment is settled.
  11. Post-Sale Removal
    • Sold horses must be removed from the seller’s property promptly as agreed
      between the seller and buyer.
    • The buyer is responsible for the horse’s risk, responsibility, and expense while on
      the seller’s property.
    • Transport delays must be pre-approved by the seller, or buyers may pick up the
      horse in person.