This course will introduce students to the thoroughbred sales industry. Students will learn about the different regional and targeted markets as well as the sales process from sales prepping to being auctioned off. Students will learn about the different sales organizations and the different roles of individuals at the sales including consignors, auctioneers, sales companies, veterinarians, owners, pinhookers, and bloodstock agents. Students will also be introduced to the legal aspects of thoroughbred sales from contracts to insurance to financial transactions and conditions of sale.

This course will introduce students to the thoroughbred sales industry. Students will learn about the different regional and targeted markets as well as the sales process from sales prepping to being auctioned off. Students will learn about the different sales organizations and the different roles of individuals at the sales including consignors, auctioneers, sales companies, veterinarians, owners, pinhookers, and bloodstock agents. Students will also be introduced to the legal aspects of thoroughbred sales from contracts to insurance to financial transactions and conditions of sale.