The auction is Nov 4, 6pm at the Myers Park Collin County Youth Park in McKinney, Texas. Animal services is working with AQHA on papers and AQHA is cooperating in this matter.
25 Quarter Horses Taken in Cruelty Seizure – FAQs
Q. Is there a phone number or email address that I can use to contact someone for additional information?
A. No, there is not. Please understand that we have very few staff members and many of those staff members are now dedicated to taking care of these horses, in addition to all of the other animals that we have in our care. Any information that we have (and can release) will be posted on our website. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE OFTEN FOR UPDATES AS NEW INFORMATION WILL BE ADDED TO THE WEBSITE – TIME, DATE, AUCTION LOCATION, ETC.
Follow this link to sign up for emails: http://public1.co.collin.tx.us/animal_services/default.aspx
Q. Why are they being auctioned rather than going straight to rescue(s)?
A. The Judge that presided over the hearing ruled that Collin County must attempt to sell the horses at a Sheriff’s Auction before any could be released to rescue.
Q. Are credit cards accepted for purchasing horses at the auction?
A. Payment must be cash or check only and payment is required at the conclusion of the auction (failure to pay will forfeit claim to any horse).
Q. If I buy a horse at the auction, when do I have to remove the horse from the auction site?
A. Immediately following the auction – any horses sold must be removed from the property by the close of business on the day of the auction. Each purchaser will be responsible for loading and hauling their own horses (panels will be made available to assist with loading).
Q. Can I see the horses before the auction?
A. There will be a viewing period (to be determined) prior to the auction when everyone will be allowed to see the horses. They may not be viewed prior to the auction. The horses are in a secured location and we do not have staffing available to accommodate each person that wishes to view the horses prior to the auction. Additionally, these horses are still in protective custody and they have to be maintained as evidence.
Q. Why is the auction listed as “Tentative”?
A. Because there are State mandated time periods that must be met prior to the auction. If the Court’s decision is appealed by the previous owner of the horses, then the auction date must be re-set to allow for a hearing. AS SOON AS THE DETAILS ARE CONFIRMED, THE INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE. PLEASE SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES AS NEW INFORMATION IS ADDED TO THE WEBSITE – TIME, DATE, AUCTION LOCATION, ETC.
Follow this link to view information: http://public1.co.collin.tx.us/animal_services/default.aspx
Q. Can individuals “rescue” horses that did not sell at the auction?
A. No. Horses that do not sell at the auction will only be released to 501c-3 rescue groups. If an individual is interested in a horse, please contact a local, reputable horse rescue organization and become pre-approved for adoption through that agency. NOTE TO RESCUE GROUPS: Rescue groups will be required to fill out an application (application is attached within the notice for auction and the sale notice) and must present a written Veterinarian reference letter and a written farrier reference letter prior to release of any horse.
Q. Do you accept donations/What can I do to help?
A. Collin County cannot accept donations for a specific animal or group of animals (all of our donation money goes to low cost spay/neuter of domestic animals in our community). If you would like to donate or help, please identify a local, reputable horse rescue that will be taking in these horses for rehab and donate your time and money to that group. These horses are going to have a long road to recovery and the rescues that take them will need your help.
Q. Why is there a minimum bid price set?
A. To help ensure that the horses go to a home where they are wanted and are more likely to be cared for appropriately.
Q. Will the Registration Papers for the horses be available to buyers/rescues?
A. The former owner has not, to date, provided any papers for the horses. If papers are provided prior to the auction, they will be made available. Collin County makes no claim or representation about the lineage of any of these horses.
Q. Are the horses healthy? What testing, vaccinations, etc. has been done?
A. The horses have not received a complete physical from a Veterinarian. They have had a cursory physical examination, they have been dewormed (per Veterinarian’s instructions) and they have all had a Coggins test. Nothing further is known about the health, condition or past vaccination history of these horses. Collin County makes no claim or representation about the health of any of these horses.
Q. Are the horses gentle and easy to handle? Do they halter and lead?
A. Most of the horses appear to have had at least minimal handling in the past. However, there is variation amongst the horses regarding behavior. Each horse is currently haltered (halters are County property – you must bring your own to the auction) can be led to some degree. Collin County makes no claim or representation about the behavior of any of these horses.
