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Sales Terms and Conditions

Because of the number of horses purchased by out of state buyers, please understand that no horses can be “held” without a deposit and pre-purchase agreement. All out-of-state buyers have choice of using a local vet, or arranging for their own vet to perform a pre-purchase exam, including x-rays, on premises. Shirefox reserves the right to be privy to all veterinarian's findings upon completion of exam including x-rays.  X-rays shall become a part of the horse's medical records and will not be transferred to another veterinarian until the horse is paid for.  Upon buyer's receipt of a passing pre-purchase exam from the vet chosen, deposit is applied to purchase price and remaining balance is due. After passing vet exam deposits are nonrefundable. Payments must be made by cashier's check or wire transfer only—no personal checks. Select individuals will be freeze-branded. Please email for more information.

Prices are negotiable only under the terms of a Quick Sale (see below).

Quick Sale Policy

1. Buyer contacts Shirefox and a 5-day Quick Sale discounted price is established between the buyer and Shirefox on a specific horse;
2. A *non-refundable* deposit (10% of purchase price over $10,000 or $1,000 for horses priced under $10,000) is sent by buyer via wire transfer or cashier's check;
3. Vet check is immediately arranged upon receipt of deposit;
4. Horse is vetted, buyer is notified of vet's findings (pass or fail);
5. Balance is due upon completion of (passing) vet check;
6. Transportation arrangements are made between buyer and Shirefox after horse passes vet check, and balance due is received via wire transfer (sorry, no personal checks).

A Quick Sale transaction takes no more than 5 days, including weekend days, from the time the deposit is received, the vet check is completed, and the remaining balance is received by Shirefox.

** Deposit is refunded if horse does not pass vet check.

A Horse Cannot Be Purchased Under The Terms Of A Quick Sale If:

1. You have not first contacted Shirefox and both parties have agreed the horse is available under the terms of a 5-day “Quick Sale”;
2. You are under the age of 18, or cannot legally enter into a contract;
3. You need final approval from another person or trainer before committing to purchase the horse;
4. You do not have funds available to wire transfer as a deposit;
5. You do not have the funds to pay all vetting costs;
6. You do not have funds available to pay the balance by wire transfer within 5 days from the date of entering into a “Quick Sale” agreement.

5-day Quick Sales are only for serious buyers who are eager, committed, and able to purchase a specific horse at a discount offered by Shirefox.

Can I Use Any Vet?

Shirefox can schedule a local vet upon buyer's request, or the buyer may arrange to have his/her own vet do the vet check so long as it falls within the timeline of a 5-day Quick Sale and Shirefox's receipt of deposit. The decisions of the veterinarian agreed by the buyer to perform the vet check, in either case, is considered final. Shirefox will immediately notify the buyer of the vet's findings as soon as they are available, and it is the buyer's responsibility to confirm the vet's findings with the veterinarian who performed the vet check in a timely fashion. Upon a passing vet check by the attending veterinarian, the full balance is due within the timeline of a 5-day Quick Sale. Deposits are non-refundable after a passing vet check. If horse does not pass vet check, the deposit is refunded to the buyer. All costs for vet checks are the responsibility of the buyer. Shirefox is not responsible for vet's findings, or lack thereof. Veterinarians are ultimately responsible for their own findings. If the buyer has specific questions or concerns, these need to be directly communicated between the buyer and the veterinarian prior to the vet's examination.

Why Do We Offer A Quick Sale Incentive?

We have had sales held up for weeks waiting for out of state vets, buyers on vacations or away at shows, buyers waiting on funds, and other unforeseen delays. These delays can seriously compromise potential sales to other parties that are interested in purchasing the same horse. In an effort to be fair to other serious buyers, we sometimes offer negotiable prices on Shirefox horses under the terms of a Quick Sale. This allows the buyer to take advantage of a 5-day Quick Sale discount, and eliminates conflicts with other interested parties.

Are All Horses Negotiable For Quick Sale?

Serious buyers are encouraged to call on any horse offered for sale by Shirefox and discuss a negotiable discount for a 5-day Quick Sale.