2009 Auction January 1, 2009 - February 14, 2009
Presents a GREAT Stallion Line-up!
(Note: If you registered to bid last year - you do not need to re-register)

This is your opportunity to purchase a breeding at a discounted price and at the same time help promote the American Trakehner horse!
We have a great line-up of stallions. The proceeds of the auction benefit all American Trakehner breeders, mare owners and stallion owners through increased promotion of the Trakehner in advertising, event promotion and our significant awards programs. All foals resulting from SSA are eligible for the ATA Awards programs - which have paid out over $500,000 to date.

For complete and detailed information on any ancillary costs associated with breeding to each stallion, call the phone number listed next to each stallion's name before you place your bid. Deposits for shipping, collecting, containers or mare care are usually required by stallion managers prior to breeding your mare. Please note that any such fees associated with the purchase of any of the donated breedings are the responsibility of the mare owner. If we have successfully collected that information from the stallion owner, it will be listed in the stallion information area under Fees/Contracts. If that information is missing, you MUST contact the owner.

For more information or if you have any questions regarding the auction, contact the ATA Office at (740) 344-1111 or e-mail webmaster@americantrakehner.com

Bid Online or by Mail
We will accept both Internet and mailed bids. Mailed bids must be postmarked by February 1, 2009. Minimum bid $500.

1. These instructions pertain to the Online Bidding which ends on February 14, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. EST (24:00).

2. An "SSA AUCTION" LINK will be available at the start of the online auction. It will be posted on the ATA home page as well as this page. NOTE: Bidding begins Jan. 1, 2009 and closes Feb. 14, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. EST (24:00).

3. Photos and owner's comments of all participating stallions may be available on individual web pages. If you have questions about a particular stallion, please contact the stallion owner.

4. The entire online auction will run from this site. See winners notification procedure below.

5. Accurate and complete contact information is required during the online bidding process and will be validated by the ATA Office. Users who submit invalid information will be removed from the auction. Your contact information will remain private and is only available to ATA personnel. For security purposes, your specific IP (Internet Provider) address is recorded with your registration. Specify your name, e-mail address, full address and phone numbers. Once you have registered for the auction, you will be sent a password via email that you may change if you wish.

6. Bid Increments - please increase previous bids by a minimum of $50. All auctions are set so the first bid will start at the minimum bid price of $500.00.

7. You will be notified by e-mail when you bid successfully, when you have been outbid, and at the close of the auction.

8. "Proxy" bidding is NOT available. Please check back often to make sure you win the stallions you have bid on.

9. All bids placed are binding.

10. Send bidding questions to the ATA webmaster at webmaster@americantrakehner.com

11. The auction will end at 12:00 p.m. EST (24:00) on February 14, 2009.

12. WINNERS will be notified via email immediately. You will need to pay atahorses@alltel.net. PayPal is the preferred method of payment or you may call the ATA Office directly to submit your credit card information. All auctions must be paid by PayPal or Visa/MC within 24-hours of the auction close unless a check has been sent ahead of time. All payments go to the ATA.

HAPPY BIDDING!

The auction shall be governed by the following terms and conditions:

• The 2009 Stallion Service Auction (SSA) will be conducted by Internet bidding or mailed-bid..
• The minimum bid shall be $500.00.
• Bidding closes February 14, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. EST (24:00)
• Online Bids must be completed by 12:00 p.m. EST (24:00) February 14, 2009 in order to be accepted! (Mail-in bids must be postmarked by February 1, 2009)
• The stallion services offered in this auction are intended for the 2009 breeding season with carry-over into 2010 only if mare does not settle.
• There is no live foal guarantee offered with this auction.
• Bids are binding and cannot be withdrawn. A bidder may bid on any number of stallion services, however by placing a bid you are making a legal contract between yourself and the American Trakehner Association.
• Many stallions in the Service Auction will transport semen (see list of stallions). If you are high bidder and choose to breed your mare by TS, be aware of several things:
  • You are responsible for all the extra expenses associated with the transportation of semen. Expenses generally range from $100-$350 per shipment and you may be expected to pay a deposit on the container. Ask for fees. Budget for veterinary fees.
  • Start Early! Many of the participating stallions are in training and are on the show circuit. Get their schedule to avoid disappointment.
  • Be sure to ask the Stallion Owner for their breeding program and schedule before you bid. Some stallion owners only collect certain days of the week, some only a.m. or p.m. Most require a 24-48 hour notice before shipping. Do not expect any stallion owner to ship on short notice
  • Most Important. Make sure your mare is fertile, free of infection (have her cultured while in heat), and that your veterinarian has the experience necessary in equine reproduction.
  • Inability to impregnate a mare is not a reason for refunding of money. You may wish to have a second mare as a backup in case your first mare does not get in foal.
  • There is an added $60 for DNA testing of the mare if testing has not been done previously.

THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS OR REFUNDS GIVEN.
If you don't want to pay for the stallion service, don't bid!

The stallion owner has the right to refuse any mare not registered with the ATA. The winning bidder agrees to abide by the terms of the ATA auction contract, and the ATA does not assume liability for any disputes that may arise between the bidder and the stallion owner.

The successful bidders are committed to the usual mare care and veterinarian fees and are bound by the breeding contracts for the stallion service they purchase.

The ATA urges bidders to contact stallion owner and to become familiar with the breeding contract, terms and expenses involved with the stallion services on which they bid. All guarantees are between the individual stallion owner and the purchaser.

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN.

Please keep in mind that you need to communicate with the stallion manager to make your breeding successful. Some stallions have a show schedule. Don't wait until the day you need semen, but plan ahead and keep them informed.

The owners of the following stallions have graciously donated a breeding for the 2009 ATA Stallion Service Auction.
Please click *exceptional designations for information on the letters which follow a stallions name.