A: The Southwest Desert Classic Stallion Auction runs from January 15, 2027 through February 16, 2027, closing at
8:00 p.m. MST. If two or more people bid in the last five minutes, the auction automatically extends by another five minutes until only one bidder remains.
Q: What is the starting bid for each stallion service?
A: Bidding starts at one-half of the stallion’s advertised annual fee. All stallion services are sold to the highest bidder.
Q: Is there a buyer’s fee for credit cards?
A: Yes. Credit card transactions include a 4 percent convenience fee.
Q: How will I know if I’ve won?
A: Successful bidders will be notified within 24 hours of the auction’s end. Credit card payments are processed within 48 hours of notification.
Q: What happens if no one bids on a stallion?
A: Stallion services without bids become available on a first come, first serve basis at the minimum bid price plus 100 dollars.
Q: What is included with a winning bid?
A: The bid covers the stallion service only. It does not include semen collection, shipping, or additional farm-related fees.
Q: What fees are the bidder responsible for?
A: The buyer must pay all associated costs for:
Boarding and mare care
Cooled or frozen semen
Farm and chute fees
Veterinary expenses
These fees are handled directly between the bidder and the stallion owner.
Q: Is there a live foal guarantee?
A: Yes. Each stallion service includes a live foal guarantee, allowing a return breeding the following season if the mare does not settle in foal. The breeding must be used during the current breeding season.
Q: How do I arrange breeding details?
A: Contact the stallion owner directly to finalize contracts, breeding arrangements, and semen availability.
Q: What are the farm’s responsibilities?
A: All services are sold according to the rules and procedures of the farm where the stallion stands. The purchaser agrees to those conditions when bidding.
Q: What is the role of the Southwest Desert Classic?
A: The Association assumes no responsibility for private arrangements between buyers and stallion owners. The Classic facilitates the auction but does not manage breeding logistics.
A: Yes. The Southwest Desert Classic Stallion Auction, operated by Exceleration Designs, Inc. (dba Big Sky Internet Design), offers a recurring automated text-alert program to bidders who opt in: registration confirmations, bid confirmations, outbid alerts, and win/purchase notifications.
Consent. By providing your mobile number and opting in (checking the consent box and, where applicable, replying YES to our confirmation text) you agree to receive recurring automated texts at that number. Consent is not a condition of registering, bidding, or purchasing. You confirm you are the subscriber or authorized user of the number.
Frequency and charges. Frequency varies with your activity. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Opt-out and help. Reply STOP to cancel at any time; reply HELP for help, or contact [email protected] or 801-910-3504. Messages are sent from a single number shared across the auctions we operate; replying STOP ends alerts from all of them. To end alerts for this auction only, use the Turn Off All Text Alerts option on your Text Alerts page.
Availability. The program may not work on all carriers, and we may modify or discontinue it at any time.
Privacy. Your information is handled per our Privacy Policy.
