Top Gun Auction Terms & Conditions

Consignor Information

Catalogue fees: $100 per colt.
Consignors may “no sale” or pass on their colt. If passed out, the consignor pays a $200 buyback/pass-out fee.
Only colts consigned to the sale are allowed on the sale grounds.
All colts consigned to the Top Gun Horse Sale are expected to remain in the sale and be offered for sale on September 13, 2025.
All colts 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 (minimum $150) applies to all colts sold, in addition to the catalogue fee.

In-person bidders can register for the sale at the information desk, where a photo ID is required.
Online registration opens September 7, 2025 and ends September 12, 2025 at noon.

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 colt will be re-auctioned.
Registration papers will be provided by mail once cheque payments have cleared.

Buyers and spectators are advised to exercise caution on the sale grounds, especially during colt demonstrations.
Any person registering is responsible for and liable for their bidding card
Buyers are responsible for examining colts carefully before bidding (e.g., conformation faults, defects, size).
Buyers assume all expenses and risks on colts after purchase.
Purchased colt will not be transferred until full payment has been made to Top Gun Horse Sales.
The correct manifest, including brand information or ‘no brand’, must be completed upon pickup of the colt.
Top Gun Horse Sales does not assume responsibility for potential buyers visiting consignors’ properties.
Proper brand inspection paperwork must be completed before removing colt from the sale site.

Online bids must adhere to the same auction rules as in-person bids.
Online bidders must agree to a 50% preauthorization of the intended purchase price, which will be released if no purchase is made. By agreeing to this preauthorization, you, the bidder/buyer, accept full responsibility for payment, including the 3% transaction fee and GST, immediately following the sale of the colt on September 13, 2025.
All preauthorized bidders who do not purchase a colt will have preauthorization amount released back on credit card following completion of the Top Gun Horse Sale on September 13, 2025.

Accepted payment methods: Cash, Cheque, Debit, or Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard). A 3% processing fee applies to credit card payments.
GST applies to all purchases.
Purchased colts will not change hands until full payment is received.