How to Shop, Sell, & Consign
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
How do we shop?
We are mobile, so you can catch us at an event or book us to come to your barn or location. We also have a small workshop at our farm in North Garden, where you can bring your horse for saddle fittings or shop. Just make an appointment.
How do I make an appointment to come to you?
Text us to schedule an appointment: 434-987-2008
Do you charge to come to us?
Barn visits outside Albemarle County, VA are $1/mile. Inviting friends who want to shop can also make our trip more worthwhile.
What is a "tacky hour"?
Tacky hour is a private gathering at your barn, where you can invite friends to shop our trailer while you provide drinks and snacks for a festive atmosphere. It’s loads of fun!
Inventory
What do you carry?
We carry new and used English tack and clothing for many disciplines for men, women, children, and horses/ponies.
What tack items are in your trailer?
Saddles, bridles, breastplates, martingales, girths, saddle pads, halters, and more.
What clothing items do you carry?
Show attire for hunter/jumpers, fox hunting attire, and everyday riding apparel for kids, ladies, and gents. We also carry paddock boots for kids.
Saddle Fitting & Trials
Are you saddle fitters?
We do not consider ourselves accomplished saddle fitters, so we always look forward to working with your saddle fitter of choice!
How long is a saddle trial period?
7 days.
Do you ship saddles for trial?
Yes. The saddle must be paid for prior to shipping, and the customer must cover all shipping costs.
Consignment & Selling
What items do you consign?
We consign select saddles. For other items (strap goods, clothing, etc.), we prefer to buy if we agree on a price. Tack and saddles must be clean, safe, and have a current market value.
How do I consign a saddle?
Contact us with saddle details and your location:
What is your consignment fee?
25% of the final sale price.
Which saddles sell best?
It’s takes the three “B’s” to align for ANY saddle to sell: The right BACK (the horse), the right BUTT (the rider), and the right BUDGET (the price)
That said, we sell wool and foam flocked saddles, saddles 1-15 years old, and saddles ranging from $300 to $3000.
We no longer carry used dressage saddles
If we have to clean your saddle before selling it, you will be charged a $50 cleaning fee.
What is your consignment agreement?
Buying Items
What items do you buy?
Strap goods, riding clothes, saddle pads, etc., in good, clean, safe condition, PROVIDED WE HAVE SPACE FOR THEM AT THE TIME YOU ARE SELLING.
What do you NOT buy?
Horse blankets, used helmets, moldy or dirty items, dried out/cracked leather, horse boots, very old saddles, adult boots, girths without roller buckles, dressage items.
Payment & Returns
What forms of payment do you accept?
Venmo, PayPal, Credit Card, Apple Pay (3.5% transaction fee is passed on to customer.) Local customers may also pay with cash or check.
Do you accept returns?
All sales are final, except for saddles on trial. Once the saddle sale is complete, it cannot be returned.