Horse Sales

Description:  Sales may be conducted in many ways (through representatives and public auctions) and may consist of sales of semen (except in the thoroughbred industry) or animals.

Proximity to Horses: Variable

Specific careers related to horse sales:

• Auctioneer and assistants
• Bloodstock Agents
• Clerical staff
• Facility managers
• Grooms
• Marketing personnel
• Professional handlers
• Publicists

Preparation Required:  Certification requirements vary from state to state and frequently also from location to location.  You will want to check the requirements in the area in which you plan to work.

Educational Opportunities¹:

• Missouri Auction School - http://www.auctionschool.com/
• Nashville Auction School - http://www.learntoauction.com/
• The Ohio Auction Schoole - http://www.theohioauctionschool.com/page/page/4308558.htm
• The Walton School of Auctioneering - http://www.waltonauctionsite.com/a-school.html
• World Wide College of Engineering - http://www.worldwidecollegeofauctioneering.com/

Related Associations and Other Links¹:  Most, if not all, states have a state auctioneer association.  Check for one in your state.  They may or may not have members and services in the equine area, but should provide support for auctioneers within the association, regardless of specialty.

• California State Auctioneers Association - http://www.caauctioneers.org/
• Colorado Auctioneers Association - http://www.coauctioneers.org/
• Ohio Auctioneers Association - http://www.ohioauctioneers.org/
• Kansas Auctioneers Association - http://kansasauctioneers.com/
• National Auctioneers Association - http://www.auctioneers.org/
• Tennessee Auctioneers Association - http://www.tnauctioneers.com/
• Texas Auctioneers Association, Inc. - http://www.texasauctioneers.org/

Examples¹:

• Addis Equine Services - http://www.addisequineauctions.com/ez_DynPage_Detail.aspx?ID=36
• Fasig Tiption - http://www.fasigtipton.com/
• Keeneland Thoroughbred Racing & Sales - http://ww2.keeneland.com/sales/default.aspx

¹Links do not indicate endorsement of the site or related organizations, but are provided as a starting point for the user in determining credibility and relevance for their purposes.