BUYERS GUIDE

We pride ourselves with the quality of OUR Horses! Our outlook here is simple, if we wouldn't own it ourselves, we would NOT sell it to you! All horses we offer for sale are ridden extensively by our family before they are offered for sale to you and your family. When we say a horse is good for children this means I would put MY children on it.

We do not offer sick or unsound horses for sale! Any health-related issues will be disclosed very openly.

ALL INTERESTED BUYERS PLEASE READ:

It is our goal at Lummus Performance Horses to match each horse with the most suitable owner. With many of our horses selling sight unseen, or off of a video, we try to be as thorough as possible with our program and process. For all of our perspective buyers we have put together a few things that we encourage everyone to read.

Coming to Try a Horse

Our horses go through many different situations and hauled extensively while in our program to see what disciplines and level of riders they are best suited for. No horse is the same and that’s why we showcase each horse's talents in the full video, and highlight clips, we post of each horse. With that said, regardless of how well we know each horse, it’s impossible for us to know how a horse will be with a new rider. When you try one of our horses here before buying, we both get to see how suitable the match is. Appointments can be made anytime, and we always welcome your trainer to come along. Horses are available for purchase (sight-unseen or vet and ship) at any point once listed.

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Buying Site Unseen

We understand that not everyone can come to our ranch in person, which is why we put so much time into our videos and descriptions. The majority of our horses do end up being purchased by clients off of video. Many horses go across the country and even internationally! This is not an uncommon process for us, and we are more than happy to walk you through it to make your purchase as simple and stress free as possible. In this case, we love to hear from you and your trainer, if you have one, and take the time to chat about the process and what you’re looking for in your next equine partner. The more we can learn about your riding abilities, experience, and goals with your horse, the more we can help ensure a good match.

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Vet Checks

We always encourage vet checks to make you more comfortable with your purchase.

Most horses have basic exams done already, but you are always welcome to have additional exams performed by a vet of your choosing at your expense. Our horses go through a selection process prior to being listed, being tested by various riders across many disciplines. That being said, we do not have X-ray vision, so we always encourage folks to do whatever they need to feel comfortable with their purchase. We take pride in representing our horses truthfully in our ads and will always disclose any maintenance, vices, or limitations if they have any. Though most of our horses we list are vice free with no limitations. We can recommend clinics in the area, and can trailer to larger clinics for radiographs (see Deposit section for more information)

You may also opt to have your own vet come with you on the day of your trial. 

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Deposits/Holding A Horse

If you want us to hold a horse, you have the option to put down a nonrefundable deposit. 

Your deposit goes toward the purchase price of the horse. The deposit is ONLY refundable in the case that the horse is deemed unsound or unfit for the perspective job its being bought for. Deposits are otherwise nonrefundable for any reason.

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Clients having radiographs or additional exams done at off property clinics are required to pay a deposit. The clinics are upwards of 1-2 hours away from our ranch, and in order to trailer the horse for the day trip a deposit must be placed with us immediately after an appointment is scheduled. 

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 All horses are available on a first come, first serve basis. Without a deposit the horse will continue to be shown and advertised. 

Sales & Online Auctions

We consign a number of our horses to quality sales throughout the year.

When a horse is consigned to a sale, we will provide you with the location of the sale as well as how to bid in person, online, or over the phone. Links are always added to every post. You are always welcome to come see and vet the horse prior to the sale. When a horse is consigned to the sale it will NOT sell prior to the sale and must be bought through the sale company. In cases where the horse is consigned to a sale, we do NOT allow people to put down a deposit to hold the horse. When the sale takes place it if fair game for anyone who wants to bid.

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Shipping

We can always help with arranging shipping for your horse. We have both in house shippers and have reputable contacts who go all over the US. Shipping is NOT included in the sale price. 

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Payment & Next Steps

We accept a few forms of payment including wire transfers, certified bank checks, Venmo, and cash. The most common, and easiest form of payment is a wire transfer. Horses cannot leave our farm until they are paid in full and payment is cleared.

We do not mind holding your horse for a week at no extra charge until the shipper can get here to pick up the horse.

Bringing Your Horse Home

Now that you have purchased a horse from us, we are like family. I am here 24/7 to help the transition and answer any and all questions you have. I love to stay in touch and get updates. Every horse that runs through our barn is part of our family and we love each and every one.