Terms & Conditions

Not under saddle

• - Weanling – 3yo

• Must be papered and from proven bloodlines

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Under saddle

• - Under 8 years of age

• Must be papered and from proven bloodlines

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Ridden Horses - 2 Sub-categories

• Competition Horses (Jumper, Dressage, Hunter, Working Equitation, etc.)

           - Must have show records

• Multi – Discipline

           - Must have been under saddle for several years

Schoolmaster ; A horse that has a rich and sophisticated vocabulary or understanding of aid
pressures, must be 12+ yo and meet at least one criteria below

• Enrolled in a lesson program for at least one year

• Shown by an amateur rider

• Exposed to various environments, situations and locations

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Consignor Rules

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• Catalogue fees: $150 per horse (stall Friday night, shavings, arena access Friday night, printed catalog, advertising of your horse on our FB page, website and multiple other websites)

• Consignors may “no sale” or pass on their horse during sale. If passed out, the consignor pays a $250 buyback/pass-out fee.

• Only horses consigned to the sale are allowed on the sale grounds.

• All horses consigned to the Maple Classic Equine Sale are expected to remain in the sale and be offered for sale on October 3, 2026.

• All horses must go through the sale ring — no alley trading allowed.

• The accuracy of all catalogue information is the sole responsibility of the consignor.

• A 10% sales commission applies to all horses sold, in addition to the catalogue fee.

• All horses consigned must have professionally taken pictures and videos

• All horses consigned must have a negative EIA

• All warmbloods over the age of two years old, must have a full PPE with x-rays, form supplied by the sale committee

• All other horses over the age of three years old, must have a full PPE with x-rays, form supplied by the sale committee

• All original papers must be handed in to the sale committee on the day of arrival at check in

• Reserves can be put on a horse, if reserve is not met there is a $250 buy back fee. To place a reserve please see the sale committee by noon of sale date.

• All selections are at the sole discretion of the Sale Committee

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Buyer Responsibilities

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• Buyers and spectators are advised to exercise caution on the sale grounds, especially during horse demonstrations.

• Any person registering is responsible for and liable for their bidding card

• Buyers are responsible for examining horses carefully before bidding (e.g., conformation faults, defects, size, riding ability).

• Buyers assume all expenses and risks on horses after purchase.

• Purchased horses will not be transferred until full payment has been made to Maple Classic Equine Sale Inc.

• The correct manifest, including brand information or ‘no brand’, must be completed upon pickup of the horse.

• Maple Classic Equine Sale Inc does not assume responsibility for potential buyers visiting consignors’ properties.

• Proper brand inspection paperwork must be completed before removing horses from the sale site.

• PPE results available upon request free of charge

• X-rays available upon request for a $10 fee per lot

• Terms of sale are cash, bank draft, credit card (additional fees may apply), E-transfer or wire transfer for Canadian residents. US residents are limited to wire transfer, cash (Canadian funds), or credit card (additional fees may apply).

• Should the buyer fail to comply in any respect with all conditions above, the Sale Management may, at its discretion, pursue any remedy available against the defaulting buyer, including, but not limited to, taking possession of the horse(s) and resale of the horse(s) at public auction or by private treaty for account of the defaulter. In such a case, the defaulter shall be liable for any deficit in the account after payment of all costs of maintenance and resale, attorney fees, costs of litigation, and damages available to seller by law.

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Bidding Rules

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• The sale management, auctioneers, and employees act as agents for the seller but assume no liability for either the buyer or the seller.

•  All responsibility and guarantees are between the buyer and seller

• The highest bidder will be the buyer if the reserve is met or exceeded.

• Bids must be made in good faith, with buyers assuming full responsibility for payment.

• In case of a dispute, the horse will be re-auctioned.

• The Sale Committee reserve the right to reject any or all bids

• Purchased horses and papers will not change hands until full payment has been received

• GST applies to all purchases