Ranchlands' operations at the Zapata Ranch will be concluding at the end of the 2024 season. Many of our horses have been our dependable co-workers for a decade or longer, and we want to ensure that they go to the best homes possible.
Whether you're looking for a partner in ranch work, trail riding, or simply a loyal companion, there are a wide variety of horses available, each with their own unique qualities and temperament.
Due to substantial interest, we have chosen a method that we feel is the best suited to give everyone an equal chance at success without the high pressure of a traditional auction. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to horse@ranchlands.com with any questions.
General Information
- Horses are available as is, where is. We are very happy to answer any questions about them before the bidding takes place. If you have questions about a horse, please ensure that you are in touch at horse@ranchlands.com no later than 8am on October 10th to give us ample time to respond to you.
- To bid, you must submit a signed “Intent to Buy” form by 5pm on October 10th. The form is available here.
- All bidders will remain anonymous to each other.
- All winning parties must pick up their horse(s) between October 28th-November 11th. Remaining balances must be paid on or before the date of pickup.
- Buyers must coordinate transportation of the horse during designated pick up dates. We will help catch and load the horse, but please arrive with a halter.
- We will provide current health and brand inspections for travel purposes only, available at the time of pickup.
- All horses have a minimum bid amount.
- All sales are final.
Auction Method
Round 1
Round 1 will begin at 8am MST on October 11th and end at 5pm MST on the same day. To bid, you must submit an opening bid on the horse(s) you are interested in, via email to horse@ranchlands.com. This email should state the horse's name and the amount of your bid for the first round.
- You will receive an email back confirming that your bid has been received.
- You must have a signed “Intent to Buy” form on file for your bid to count.
- All parties will be notified of the current high bid on the horse they are bidding on between 8am MST and 12p MST on October 12th.
Round 2
Round 2 will begin on October 13th at 8am MST and close at 5pm MST on the same day. All interested parties will submit a 2nd and final bid for the horse(s) that they are interested in.
- The highest bid from the second round will win the horse.
- If there are 2 equal bids, the bid that was received first will be the winner
- All parties will be alerted to their bid status by 8pm MST on October 13th.
- A 50% balance due by 8pm on October 15th via credit card (will incur 3.5% processing fee), bank transfer, or check. The remaining balance is due at pickup via credit card (will incur 3.5% processing fee), bank transfer, check, or cash.
- If payment is not received by the deadline, the horse will pass to the 2nd highest bidder.
Intent to Purchase
If you intend to bid on any of our horses during the aforementioned period, please click the link below to register for the auction and agree to the terms of sale.
If you have any questions about the process or the horses, please feel free to reach out to us. Thank you very much for your interest and support. We look forward to working with you all to find this very special herd of horses their next homes.
