How to Get a Horse in the Old West Horse Sale
The Old West Horse Sale is an exclusive, high-performance marketplace designed to showcase top-tier rope horses to serious buyers. Because of limited capacity and strong demand, entry into the sale follows a structured approval process.
Guaranteed Sale Entry for Elite Partners
- Elite Partners receive one (1) guaranteed berth in the Old West Horse Sale as part of their partnership.
- Elite Partners may purchase additional sale berths, subject to event limits and availability.
- Guaranteed berths are reserved exclusively for Elite Partners who meet deadlines and sale requirements.
Non–Elite Partner Entries
- Any consignor who is not an Elite Partner may submit a horse for consideration via the Official Waitlist Form.
- All non–Elite Partner horses are placed on a waitlist.
- Waitlisted horses will only be accepted if Elite Partner berths are not fully utilized.
- Final acceptance of any waitlisted horse is at the sole discretion of Old West.
Horse Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Old West Horse Sale, all horses must meet the following criteria and receive final approval from Old West:
Performance & Suitability:
Horses must be of appropriate age: Yearlings, 2-year-olds, or 3-year-olds
Horses must be sound and serviceable at the time of sale
BLACK TYPE REQUIREMENTS – Pedigree Quality Standards:
To maintain the quality and integrity of the sale, the following pedigree performance standards apply:
- 1st Dam: Must have won or produced at least $10,000
OR - 2nd Dam: Must have won or produced at least $25,000
These standards ensure that every horse offered in the Old West Horse Sale represents proven performance genetics and market value. All minimum performance requirements are mandatory and will be verified as part of the approval process.
Veterinary Requirements
Veterinary history must be disclosed upon request
Pre-sale examinations or records may be required
Failure to disclose material information may result in removal from the sale
Ownership & Paperwork
Consignor must be the legal owner or have authority to sell
Horses must have verifiable identification
Registration papers (if applicable)
Brand inspection or proof of ownership
Ownership must be free and clear of undisclosed liens
Old West Final Approval
All horses are subject to final approval by Old West.
Old West reserves the right to:
1. Accept or reject any horse at its sole discretion
2. Request additional information, video, or veterinary documentation
3. Remove a horse from the sale at any time prior to the sale
Approval is not guaranteed and is required regardless of pedigree, earnings, or prior sale participation.
If you’d like to submit a horse for waitlist consideration in the Old West Horse Sale, please complete the form by clicking the button below.
Why Sell a Horse in the Old West Horse Sale?
Selling with Old West isn’t just about getting your horse in front of buyers — it’s about placing them inside one of the most powerful incentive systems in the rope horse industry.
More Incentives = More Buyer Demand
Horses purchased through the Old West Horse Sale gain access to opportunities no other sale can offer:
Over $1,000,000 in Guaranteed Sale Graduate Side Pot payouts added in 2026 — with expanded incentives coming in 2027.
Eligibility for exclusive graduate-only incentives
The chance to compete for the Road to the Million Bonus at Heber City, Utah
These added-money opportunities create real value for buyers — which directly drives stronger bidding and higher sale prices for consignors.
A Marketplace Built for Performance Horses
Old West Horse Sales are designed specifically for serious rope horse buyers and competitors.
When you sell with Old West, your horse is featured:
- In front of a highly targeted audience of active buyers
- Inside a premier, performance-focused sales environment
- Promoted through the Old West App, website, and digital publications
- Supported by event marketing, livestreams, and national exposure
Your horse isn’t just listed — it’s showcased to the right people, at the right time.
Proven Results for Consignors
Old West sales consistently deliver strong returns:
2025 Sale Averages
- Yearlings: 9 horses – Average $70,556
- 2-Year-Olds: 7 horses – Average $99,571
- 3-Year-Olds: 20 horses – Average $275,500
These numbers reflect the quality of horses, the strength of the buyer pool, and the impact of Old West’s incentive-driven platform.
Multi-Channel Exposure for Every Horse
Consigned horses benefit from:
- Placement in the official Old West Horse Sale Book
- Visibility on OldWest.com and inside the Old West App
- Promotion across social media, email, and livestream coverage
- Event-day exposure to competitors, trainers, and buyers
Old West creates a complete marketing ecosystem around every sale.
Designed to Maximize Value
The combination of: Exclusive graduate incentives, The Road to the Million Bonus, A focused buyer audience, National digital exposure, High-performance branding… makes the Old West Horse Sale one of the most valuable places in the industry to consign a rope horse.
More incentives for buyers = more value for consignors.
When you sell a horse at Old West, you’re not just entering a sale — you’re entering a system built to reward performance, drive demand, and maximize results.
Ready to Get Started?
To submit a horse for consideration, complete the waitlist form by clicking the button below:
