Advice to Buyers
DBS advise potential Purchasers to read the DBS Conditions Of Sale before bidding. These are the 'laws' of our Sales and are designed to protect the rights of both Vendor and Purchaser whilst ensuring that DBS Auctions are fair to both parties. They set out the legal basis under which DBS Auctions are conducted.
Potential Purchasers are also directed to the DBS Guide for Buyers booklet which is available upon request and at every DBS Sale from the Auctioneers' Office. The Guide is intended to explain exactly how DBS Auctions work and answer some of the most obvious questions that arise during Sales.
The Guide particularly aims to assist first time or inexperienced Purchasers at DBS Sales. It covers pre-sales advice and preparation, procedures at the sales, conduct of the Sale, veterinary examinations that may apply, specialised terms and practices and useful contacts.
DBS recommends that all Purchasers read the Guide in conjunction with the DBS Conditions of Sale and especially note the following key points.
DBS strongly recommend that Purchasers use a professional adviser (see page 1 of the Guide).
DBS strongly recommend that Purchasers inspect the horses before bidding (see page 2).
There is a tradition at bloodstock auctions worldwide for a Vendor to express his gratitude to a Purchaser after the Sale. This is solely a voluntary matter for the Vendor and is not governed by the Conditions of Sale. Under no circumstances should Purchasers enter into arrangements of this nature prior to Sale as such action may well be illegal. If a post sale agreement should be made, it should be disclosed to all parties involved in the Sale including any owners not present on the day of the Sale.
Ask questions. The DBS team are available at all times to assist all our clients with any queries which may arise concerning our Sales.
DBS also assisted in the compilation of the Bloodstock Industry Code of Practice. The Code sets out what is, and what is not, acceptable behaviour from people dealing in bloodstock.
Vendors Sale Requirements
Passports must be lodged in the Auctioneers' Office prior to sale as per Condition of Sale 2.4
| Foals | Passport. Flu vaccinations not mandatory. |
| Yearlings | Passport. Flu vaccinations must be up-to-date (see below). |
| Breeze-Ups | Passport. Flu vaccinations must be up-to-date (see below). |
Horses-in-Training (Aged two years and upwards) | Passport. Flu vaccinations must be up-to-date (see below). |
Three & Four Year Stores (Spring and NH Breeze-Up Sales only) | Passport. Flu vaccination must be up-to date (see below DBS Pre-Sales veterinary certificate signed by qualified veterinary Sales only surgeon dated within 28 days of sale. |
| Mares in Foal | Broodmare Passport, Flu vaccinations should be up-to-date (see below). Pregnancy certificate and EVA Certificate dated within 28 days of the sale, Health certificate stating that for 15 days prior to the Sale the mare has not been in contact with equines suffering from contagious diseases, Covering Certificate are all mandatory. |
| Barren Mares | Broodmare Passport, Flu vaccinations should be up-to-date (see below). Contagious equine metritis-free certificate stating that a negative clitoral swab (fossa and sinuses) has been obtained (the standard Horserace Betting Levy Board certificate should be used as this also refers to other venereal diseases), EVA Certificate dated within 28 days of the Sale, Health certificate stating that for 15 days prior to the Sale the mare has not been in contact with equines suffering from contagious diseases, Covering Certificate are all mandatory. |
| Potential Broodmares | Passport. Flu vaccinations must be up-to-date (see below). Health certificate stating that for 15 days prior to the Sale the mare has not been in contact with equines suffering from contagious diseases, Breeding and EVA Certificates dated within 28 days of the sales are recommended. |
| BroodmaresCovered in a Previous Season | Same documents as Barren Mares except Covering Certificate is not required. |
| Flu Vaccinations (Condition of Sale 2.5) | Two primary injections to be given not less than twenty-one and not more than ninety-two days apart. A booster injection should be given not less than one hundred and fifty and not more then two hundred and fifteen days apart. Thereafter, one injection should be given annually. |
These requirements may be waived at the absolute discretion of DBS
If you have any queries please contact Gill Jeffrey at DBS.