Auction Terms

• The auction items will be sold at auction to the highest bidder.
• Items are sold as is.
• All bids are final, and all bidders accept the rules and regulations before submitting the bid.
• The auction is live from August 30th, and will continue through October 4th, 2025 ending at 8:00 p.m. EST. A buyer fee of 4% shall be charged on all winning bids paid by credit card.
• If two or more people are bidding on the item within the last five minutes of the auction closing the bidding will automatically continue in increments of five minutes until only one person is bidding.
• Items requiring shipment will be mailed to top bidder at no cost to bidder.

For the Stallion services:

• Successful bidders will be notified within 24 hours and all credit card payments (with a 4% convenience fee) will be run through within 48 hours.
• All stallion services are sold in concurrence with the conditions and procedures of the farm at which the stallion stands, and the purchaser agrees to abide by these conditions.
• Once the service has been paid for, the ACPS will notify the stallion owner, and the winning bidder will be released to receive the breeding contract from the stallion owner.
• The successful bidder of a stallion service must use the breeding during the current breeding season unless prior authorization is made with stallion owner.
• Please contact the stallion owner for the breeding contract and information.
• Semen collection and shipping are not included.
• All fees associated with boarding, care, cooled or frozen semen, farm costs, and veterinary costs are between the successful bidder and the stallion owner.
• The ACPS assumes no responsibility for any other business conducted between the stallion owner and the successful bidder. It is the responsibility of the service purchaser to make all necessary arrangements with the stallion owner regarding breeding and the availability of shipped semen.
• Successful bidders should make sure their mare has current coggins and any other health papers as required and specified in the farm contract prior to delivering the mare to the stallion farm.
• Breedings are sold with a Live Foal Guarantee/Right of Return as specified in the individual Farm ***Unless noted NO LFG Please read carefully.
• We do encourage bidders to bid early and not wait until the last minute to ensure you receive the breeding of your choice.
• In the event of the death of a stallion, inability to breed, or relocation, there will be no refund for any reason. The purchasing party will hold American Connemara Pony Society harmless.

INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS: Linda Haines, [email protected] or 603 387-0157