Consignor Information Letter

You’re invited to consign a mule to America’s Finest Select Saddle Mule Auction

June 18, 2007

Another great year bringing the best of the best and top prices for mules consigned.

Select Saddle Mule AUCTION will be limited to the first 100 head of select saddle mules accepted.  Jake reserves the right of refusal on any mules that do not meet the Select Saddle Mule Auction Standard of quality.  Consignors:  Auction mule consignments will be reserved on a first come first serve basis and as approved by Jake by video.  Consignment period begins January 1st or the first 100 mule consignment forms received & accepted including the $125 fee per mule, consignment sheet plus photo.  No refunds of consignment fees after February 1st.  One stall is furnished at no charge for each consigned mule.  The sale preview begins promptly at 9 a.m. & the sale starts promptly at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.  All mules sold through the sale will be guaranteed sound.  If you need your mule ridden through the ring, Jake will make arrangements to have it ridden for $100 per mule.  Jake will also make arrangements to full body clip your mule for $100 per mule, appointments are required prior to June 10th.	Bringing together the Best of the Best!
	Sale Averages	2006
	High selling mule	$11,000
	Top 5 selling mules	$ 8,460
	Top 10 selling mules	$ 7,250
	Top 20 selling mules	$ 6,250
	Top 30 selling mules	$ 5,690
	Top 50 selling mules	$4,898
	All saddle mules sold	$3,755

We are enclosing the Auction Consignment Sheet and Auction Information Form for Auction details for your convenience.  Office Check in time is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Check in Early so the buyers can look over your mule(s).  

 

Consignors will receive a catalogue in May.  If you are not consigning this year and wish to receive a catalogue, please call or email info@saddlemule.com requesting a catalogue.

 

June 15:  Select Saddle Mule Auction Trail Course:  Each year we promote the auction with select saddle mules and to show off each mule’s qualities a trail course is offered, but not a course designed as an obstacle course to eliminate mules.  The course could include: pick up various feet, bridle, cross a creek, zigzags on a hillside, logs to cross, wooden bridge to cross, stop and have the mule stand for 2 minutes, lead your mule through a gate, etc..  Each mule will be rated by its acceptance and achievement through each section of the course.  Consigned mules-no charge and is not mandatory, but it is suggested as a tool for promoting your mule in the auction and final scores will be posted in the auction barn.  Non Auction mules will be charged $10 & be jack potted back.  Suggestions are welcome.

June 14th:  Saddle Mule Halter Futurities (Yearling, 2 Year-Old, 3 Year Old Snaffle Bit) :  Begins at 1 p.m..   $1,000 will be the guaranteed payout to the first place winner, with 25 entries or more in each class.  Placings and payoff will be paid depending on total number of entries.  Top two placings in each futurity will be given the opportunity to sell in the Auction. All 3 year old mules entered in the auction MUST be entered in the Futurity.  Please see Futurity Form for details. 

 

June 18th: Sunday Services will begin at 7 a.m.       Auction Preview is at 9 a.m. and the     Auction begins at 1 p.m.

 

Camping is available here at our ranch for $35.00 (one price for the day or the week-no water or electricity hookups).  No open fires are allowed.  Port-a-potties and garbage bins are available.  Arrangements will be available for pumping septic tanks.

 

Thanks,

 

Jake, Kay, and T.J. Clark, Amy Landrus

&   Codi, Colby and Caden Gines

 

We are very happy that our Select Saddle Mule Sale has so much interest annually.  Because of this, and that we limit our sale mule numbers, we begin taking consignments January 1st each year.  Our sale is generally full by January 15th or earlier.

For new consignors, please forward a video of your auction mule in November or December.  Please show your mule on video as follows:  catching the mule in a large area, not a small pen; bridling the mule; saddling the mule, riding the mule; and picking up its feet.  Please show how well the mule reins, backs, and generally handles especially around it’s ears.  Also show any other qualities your mule may have; roping, cutting or other exceptional qualities.  Call Jake to make sure that we have received your video, his cell # (307) 272-6635, and to see if your mule will be accepted for this year’s auction.

Consignment preference is given to the top quality mule consignors from the previous year.

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