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Most consignors at auction employ a sales agent. An agent usually has a number
of horses from many sellers. The agent knows the system, takes care of paperwork, and make
vanning and stabling arrangements.
Usually an agent charges receives a commission of five percent on any sales. Sellers must add Consigner Fees and Commissions to any expense estimates. Some sale catalogs also list the actual owner of the horse being sold. In the example, Wings of Eagles Stables is the owner of the colt and has contracted with Country Life Farm to act as sale agent. |