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Important Notices To Buyers & Sellers Please read and familiarize yourself with the TERMS AND CONDITIONS of the Foothills Auctioneers Inc. (FAI). You will be bound by these Terms and Conditions, whether you read them or not! Foothills Auctioneers Inc., its associates and the auctioneers’ function is to bring the buyer and the seller together. All responsibilities and guarantees lie between the buyer and seller.

Examine Horses Prior To Bidding

COGGINS TESTS – All cataloged horses are suggested to have an individual negative EIA (coggins) test current within 6 months, HEALTH CERTIFICATE – All cataloged horses are suggested to have a recent veterinary health certificate, within 6 month of sale date. ERRORS – Every effort has been made to assure correctness of the catalogue. The FAI is not responsible for errors or omissions and assume no liability on the part as to any statements verbal or written regarding horses sold, in case of typographical or other errors discovered in the printed catalog, the auctioneer will announce them. Buyers are cautioned to pay close attention to the auctioneers’ announcements & attend the Sale Preview. BIDS – The highest bidder will be the buyer and if a dispute arises between two or more bidders, the horse in dispute shall immediately be put up again for advance bids. If there is no advance the horse shall go to the person from whom the auctioneer recognized the last bid. The auctioneer will decline any bid made by parties who have defaulted in former purchases or by persons, who, in his judgement, are not responsible bidders. (The consignor shall have the right to pass out or no sale his/her horse. All consignors who no sale their animal must do so prior to the animal leaving the sales ring). PAYMENT – Terms of sale are CASH, CASHIERS CHECK. We now accept VISA/MASTERCARD/ DEBIT purchases - however, an administrative fee of 3% will be applied - Personal checks only by prior approval. Payment in full must be made to the cashier immediately. NO HORSES WILL BE REALEASED UNTIL SETTLED IN FULL, NO EXCEPTIONS. REGISTRATION PAPERS – All effort is made to ensure that all paper work is in order. Seller’s funds will be held until all paper work is complete. If the seller fails to comply within 12 months the animal will be forfeited to purchaser and all funds returned to same. LIMITED WARRANTIES – The seller is the responsible party for all representations or warranties, expressed or implied concerning the condition of any horse and buyers should satisfy themselves concerning the condition of any animal they purchase. Except as otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, the consignor of each animal represents warrants to the buyer and Foothills Auctioneers Inc., the following: 1. Title of the animal is free from all adverse claims to ownership, use or possession. 2. The animal is sound of eye and wind. 3. The animals are not a “Cribber,” “Wind Sucker” or have “Heaves.” 4. The animal has not been Nerved. 5. The sex or condition as a gelding or ridgeling (cryptorchid) is as described as a colt and does not apply to any horse sold prior to July 1 of his yearling year. 6. All mares that have been spayed must be so stated. 7. The animal is not Deaf. If any of these conditions is announced the consignor is held harmless for the condition WITHOUT WARRANTY AND WITH ALL FAULTS. Every horse is sold under this rule; therefore, no horse can be rejected by the buyer when struck off by the auctioneer, except in the event one of the above conditions is not announced by the seller in the sale ring. There is no Guarantee of any horse sold in this sale except such case right of recourse must be directed to the seller. In the event of any dispute, all information in our possession as to address and telephone numbers will be provided to both parties. FOOTHILLS AUCTIONEERS INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILTY OR PROVIDES ANY GUARANTEES FOR HORSES SOLD. IT IS THE BUYERS REESPONSIBILITY TO EXAMINE HORSES PRIOR TO BIDDING. TRANSFERS - Buyers shall be responsible for all association transfer fees – DO NOT alter transfer forms and forward all transfer forms to the proper association when making transfer.

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Important Notices To Buyers & Sellers BROODMARES – PREGNANCY STATUS – Sellers of mares listed as bred must provide the papers the mare has been exposed to the stallion stated. Unless otherwise indicated by the seller, there is no guarantee that the mare is in foal. NAME APPLIED FOR – Used to indicate the Breeders the association to register this animal. Seller’s funds UNNAMED – Used to indicate the animal sells with a Breeders Certificate and it will be the responsibility of the association. TITLE – Title to and right of loss passes to the buyer when the animal is announced sold by the auctioneer. Immediately after the horse is sold and leaves the sale ring, it will be the sole risk and responsibility of the buyer. Effective from the time of purchase the buyer assumes responsibility for the maintenance and care of the animal. The buyer further agrees to indemnity and hold the consignor and Foothills Auctioneers Inc. harmless from all loss, cost and expense arising from the illness, injury or death of such animal or loss or damage to property and injury or death of persons caused by the buyer, the buyer’s agent or employees, or by the animal subsequent to the time of purchase. REMOVAL – Horses being removed from the sale area must have Sale Number still visible and attached to the animal and a paid receipt from the Sale Office. Horses must be removed by noon on Monday following the sale; horses left beyond this time must be authorized by the sale office and are left at buyer’s risk. Buyer is responsible for arranging for feed / water for horse purchased. LIABILITY – Buyers and spectators are cautioned to be careful while on the grounds and particularly while horses are being shown or sold. All persons attending the sale do so at their own risk. Neither the owners nor any other person connected with FAI assume any liability, legal or otherwise, for accidents of person or property, before, during or after the sale. ALL HORSES CONSIGNED TO THE SALE MUST GO THROUGH THE SALE RING – This includes cataloged and non-cataloged horses. Horses pulled from the sale are subject to all fees and penalty of $1000.00, a no show fee of $400 will be enforced to consigners that do not provide a vet certificate.

Important Auction Information & Facts

Prospective bidders must register & receive a buyer number. A valid driver’s license is required. All participants are bound by the terms & conditions of sale, so familiarize yourself with them. You will be bound by the terms & conditions whether or not you read them. Examine horses closely prior to bidding! Consignors: Original registration certificate, etc. will be released on consignments that are a “no sale” after all expense / fees are paid. Funds from the sale will be held in our office until all registration certificates, transfers, breeders’ certificates, coggins, etc. are received. Consigners are responsible for the accuracy of your catalogue ad. It is your responsibility to make the auctioneers aware of any changes by sale day. Buyers: Please pay close attention to announcements from the auction box as they take precedence over printed material.

Important Notices! * Read Terms & Conditions of sale carefully * Examine Horses Prior to Purchasing * Leave Hip Number on ALL Horses * All purchases must be paid immediately following the conclusion of sale. All payments shall be made in Canadian currency. Method of payment shall be CASH, CASHER’S CHEQUE, VISA / MASTERCARD, or DEBIT. A 3% admin fee will apply to all credit / debit purchases. Personal cheques, only by prior approval. * Announcements: To avoid making costly errors, please pay attention to all announcements made from the auction stand, especially concerning horses you intend to bid. * Acknowledgment of Purchase: After making the final bid on a horse, you will be asked to sign the Purchase Agreement. Be sure to confirm correct hip number and price before you sign. Due to time constraints, all transaction must be settled within one hour after the finish of the sale.

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HORSES BECACO CHEX Bay Mare, 7 years, 14.3 HH Consignor: Kyle Gurr 403-757-2338 Breed: AQHA Registration # 5330664 Pedigree: SIRE & DAM

GRAND SIRE & DAM

s. BSR HESA KING FRITZ

s. OLDE KING FRITZ d. MONTYS LADY

d. PEPS LIL SIS

s. LIL MONKEY STAR d. DEES FANCY SIS

This mare was started as a two-year-old, rode for recreation/trail riding as a three and four-year-old, then went to work in a feedlot for the last two years. (rotated two months working, one month off). She is a nice, quiet mare, good to shoe and trim, leg yields, opens and closes gates well, shows interest in cattle. She has a good foundation on her and is ready to go to the next level, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in team penning, reined cow horse or a heeling horse.

BETCHA IMA BLACKBURN (aka Peppy) Grey Gelding, 11 years, 15 HH Consignor: Shane Buksa 780-999-5358 Breed: AQHA Registration # 1838877 Pedigree: SIRE & DAM

GRAND SIRE & DAM

s. BLACKBURN PINE BUCK

s. POCO DAKOTA BUCK d. BLACKBURNED PINE

d. BLACKBURN HONEY BEE

s. MR BLACKBURN d. POSSUM PEPPY

Peppy has done all aspects of ranch work: branded, doctored and roped. Travels out nicely, broke in t he bridle, moves off leg. Great ground manners, a total gentleman to be around. Good to clip, shoe, catch and load.

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HORSES BOO BER (aka Memphis) Bay Gelding, 6 years, 15.2 HH Consignor: Shane Buksa 780-999-5358 Breed: AQHA Registration # 5295355 Pedigree: SIRE & DAM

GRAND SIRE & DAM

s. TRONIC BOOMER

s. NITRONIC d. ROYAL RED LENA

d. WILDWOODS EMBER

s. WILDWOODS DOC d. DOCS SILVER PINE

This horse has done it all, ranched, barrel raced, steer undecorated, anyt hing you want! He drives single or double. Lots of run, ready to go in any direction. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s t he horse t hat will do whatever you ask of him. Also good to shoe clip bat he load. Suitable for an experienced yout h looking for t heir junior or senior high school rodeo mount.

DANDY Chestnut Mare, 5 years, 13.2 HH Consignor: Amy Nelson 403-678-0410 Breed: Welsh Pony x QH Grade This young mare was broke as a t hree-year-old and spent t he last two summers in t he mountains putting on trail riding miles. Great lead line mare, or for an experienced yout h. Bat hes, clips, loads like a charm. She has been pack and hobbled. Would be a nice little 4H horse.

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HORSES DOUBLE DEE BEST (aka Dee) Bay and White Tobiano Gelding, 6 years Consignor: Fred Cronkite 403-892-1726 Breed: American Paint Horse Assoc. Registration #:APHA1005051 Pedigree: SIRE & DAM

GRAND SIRE & DAM

s. FC DOUBLE EAGLE

s. CHIEFS RETURN d. COLOR ME SPOOK

d. FC DEE BEST

s. DEE FLIP d. ALANA BEAU

Dee was broke as a 2-year-old to ride and drive, home raised and trained. Started as a 2-year-old, wit h ongoing training. He has spent two mont hs at cow camp where he learned to be a cowboy’s horse. He is sound and ready to go in any direction – Back to t he ranch or off to t he rodeo.

DOUBLE DOUBLE (aka Double) Buckskin and Tobiano Gelding, 5 years, 15.2 HH Consignor: Fred Cronkite 403-892-1726 Breed: American Paint Horse Assoc. Registration # 1023464 Pedigree SIRE & DAM

GRAND SIRE & DAM

s. FC DOUBLE EAGLE

s. CHIEFS RETURN d. COLOR ME SPOOK

d. FC DOUBLE DEE

s. FC COY WILLY d. DEE MAGIC TOP

This handsome gelding is broke and ready to ride or drive. Home-raised, and started as a 2-year-old and has been worked wit h continuously since. Has been sent to work at t he feedlot and cow camp. He sells sound and ready to go in any direction.

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HORSES

FRECKLED DRIFTWOOD (aka Dino) Sorrel Gelding, 5 years, 15 HH Consignor: Trey Gallais 403-507-9684 Breed: AQHA Registration # 5455525 Dino started on t he flag and roping machine. Has been used in t he feedlot and out in t he pasture. He would make a great rope horse or take him to t he ranch.

HAIDA TOM CAT Sorrel Gelding, 13 yr old, 14.2 HH Consignor: Scott Duff 403-489-0589 Breed: AQHA Registration # 4546960 Pedigree: SIRE & DAM

GRAND SIRE & DAM

s. FROSTY HAIDA

s. NITROHAIDA d. MS LYNDI LOU

d. SUN DUN TIDY CAT

s. QUINCY SUN DUN d. FINTRY TIDY CAT

Super nice gelding, quiet, willing and nice to be around. Great all-around horse. Has shown in Reining, Working Cow Horse as well as all aspects of ranch work. Started nice on t he heels for team roping as well. Would make a great Ranch Versatility Horse. Been hauled everywhere! Just a good honest horse t hat you can do anyt hing on.

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HORSES HES STRIKING (aka Stiker) Grey Gelding, 15 years, 15.2 HH Consignor: Crystal McPeak Young 403-646-6252 Breed: AQHA Registration #4308308 Pedigree: SIRE & DAM

GRAND SIRE & DAM

s. STRIKING DISTANCE

s. DASH FOR CASH d. ELAINES BEDUINO

d. SHE SUITS ME

s. KAWEAH SUNRISE d. LITTLE MISS MOBILE

Striker has been with our family since he was three. He is a finished barrel horse who was successful in reaching the top 20 in his futurity year and continues as a 6 and 7-year-old in the derbies. He’s also been around the poles and loves them. He’s been backed in the box and scored off of (but he’s not a rope horse). He would make a terrific one-of-a-kind hazing horse. He has gathered open cattle and sorted. He is very aware of the rider, loves kids, can be ridden bareback or haltered. He is good to bathe, shoe and load. No issues drinking or eating when travelling. He prefers not to haul alone. He is soft sided and will move off with a touch, he does not like spurs. He possesses a light mouth and can be ridden with or without a tie down. He has been well looked after and cared for. Up to date on shots, coggins and passed physical / soundness exam April 3, 2017.

INK Black Gelding, 10 years, 15.2 HH Consignor: MJ Wowk 780-210-2503 Breed: AQHA Grade This has been my using horse for t he past couple of years. He is a t hick, strapping horse. He has been used extensively to doctor yearlings, cows, & bulls on pasture (can tie-off), chasing horses, ranch rodeos, parades, sorting and ponying colts. Lots of experience, a gelding in his prime. Has been shod. He loads and hauls well, good barn manners.

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HORSES JAUNTY CHEX Red Roan Gelding, 10 years, 15.2 HH Consignor: Cross Six Ranch/ Walking O Ranch Bob Koch 403-336-1522 Breed: AQHA Registration # 5021423 Pedigree: SIRE & DAM

GRAND SIRE & DAM

s. HANABAR TRY

s. HANABAR RED d. MANDY MAID

d. PQH PAJAMAS

s. TIPPY CAN DO d. CHEX ROYAL PAJAMAS

This 10-year-old ranch horse has packed salt, and ridden many miles on ranch, exposed to all ranch related obstacles, roped and drug calves. Will rope and tie off to treat cattle. He would be a great ranch/rope horse.

JOHNNY Chestnut Gelding, 12 years, 14.3 HH Consignor: Bush Cow Ranch / Justin Potts 780-349-1494 Breed: AQHA Grade Johnny has been used on t he ranch, ridden at t he auction mart to pen cattle. Has been heeled on in t he roping pen. Good using horse.

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HORSES

JOKER Black Gelding, 14 years, 14.1 HH Consignor: Wowk Ranch / MJ Wowk 780-210-2503 Breed: Pony Grade An excellent little pony wit h an impressive resume. He has been used for 4H, gymkhanas, trail rides, parades, chase horses, doctor yearlings and sort cattle. He has a huge motor and can pack a rider all day. Great feel, good wit her and rides handy. Could go to using or pleasure home.

LIGHTNING BAR TIVIO Red Roan Gelding, 3 years, 14.3 HH Consignor: Curry Cattle Company / Dustin Sippola 403-336-1641 Breed: AQHA Registration # 5628669 Pedigree: SIRE & DAM

GRAND SIRE & DAM

s. ALAMITOS PEPPY

s. PADDYS IRISH WHISKEY d. AMALITOS O LENA

d. JAE BAR FLAY

s. MR BARDELL HANCOCK d. RNJ BAYLEE

He has 90 days riding, has been calved on t his year, roped and tied off on. He really wants to stop. He has a great foundation and will make a good ranch or rope horse.

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HORSES

MAGIC RENEGADE (aka Magic) Grey Gelding, 11 years, 15.3 HH Consignor: Kody Potts 780-349-1427 Breed: AQHA Registration # 4943153 Pedigree: SIRE & DAM

GRAND SIRE & DAM

s. BLUE BUCKWHEAT

s. A SONNY TEE d. BITSY ASH

d. TWO EYED RENEGADE

s. HESA TWO EYED BOY d. JOHNS RENEGADE

This is a solid head horse used for all aspects of ranch work. Big and strong, he can do anyt hing you want of him.

QUICK NIC CHILI BAR (aka Chilli) Sorrel Gelding, 10 years, 15.1 HH Consignor: Jesse Heinz 403-312-2259 Breed: AQHA Registration # 5136941 Pedigree: SIRE & DAM

GRAND SIRE & DAM

s. QUICK NIC COLONEL

s. QUICK NIC PLAIN d. SHAMAE DURO STAR

d. CHEVS TIA BAR

s. CHEVS BATORY d. ZANTYS VELA BAR

Chilli has been to many brandings, he stays clam and quiet, has been ridden in t he mountains, trailed cows, good wit h feet and easy to load.

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HORSES

RDL GOLDEN STETSON (aka Earl) Grey Gelding, 9 years, 15 HH Consignor: Shane Buksa 780-999-5358 Breed: AQHA Registration # 5181509 Pedigree: SIRE & DAM

GRAND SIRE & DAM

s. RHL BLUE BADGER SAN

s. TEE J BLUE HANCOCK d. SANDY WIM

d. SANS O GAL

s. SANS O BAR d. STETSON GAL

This horse has done all aspects of ranch work, and roped bulls. Super consistent, you can leave him for months and he’s still the same. Used at the provost auction mart to pen cattle, he is nice-minded, quiet, and well broke, bridle broke, one handed, moves off leg super well. Loads, hauls, clips well.

ROCK N ROLL JADE Bay Mare, 3 years, 15 HH Consignor: Amy Nelson 403-678-0410 Breed: New Forest Pony X Thoroughbred Registration # NFPBM 014/36/NA Awesome sport horse prospect. She will be an excellent versatile horse. Hunter jumper to barrel racing, she has t he build for it all. Current on everyt hing including coggins. She’s lightly started, and should have approx 20 rides by sale day. Sells wit h one-year membership to New Forest Registry.

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HORSES

RYDER Red Roan Gelding, 6 years, 15.1 HH Consignor: Kody Potts 780-349-1427 Breed: AQHA Grade Used at t he auction mart to pen cattle. Used outside to check and doctor cattle. Started on t he heel-o-matic.

SENIOR DUDE JACK (aka Dude) Buckskin Gelding, 6 years Consignor: Tom Gamble 403-333-2923 Breed: AQHA Registration # 5420752 Pedigree: SIRE & DAM

GRAND SIRE & DAM

s. SENIOR HIFI

s. HIFI DOC d. MISS WANDER BARNEE

d. PAGETTE SUGAR

s. SUGAR JJ DUNDEE d. PAGETTE LADY

He has been in t he mountains, packed lots and has been around cattle. Dude is easy to catch, shoe, load, and is good to be ridden alone. He is sound and safe to be around.

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HORSES SHOW BAR JAG (aka Choco) Grey Gelding, 10 years, 15 HH Consignor: Walkin’ O Ranch / Bill Kewley 403-652-6441 Breed: AQHA Registration # 5321910 Pedigree: SIRE & DAM

GRAND SIRE & DAM

s. SHOW BAR TRAVELLER

s. SHOW BAR BOB d. TINKERS FANCY GREY

d. JO JAG SILVER SPOON

s. YO JAG STEEL d. FINTRY SILVER KITY

Choco is accomplished at all aspects of ranch cattle work, been used in the mountains for cattle work and packing, as well as at cowboy challenges. Would be a nice ladies horse.

SMOKIN WAR O LENA Sorrel Stallion, 6 years old, 14.2HH Consignor: Mel Svingen 403-938-4014 Breed: AQHA Registration # 54335707 Pedigree: SIRE & DAM

GRAND SIRE & DAM

s. SMOKIN RUM

s. RUM SQUALL d. DANA SMOKE

d. WARS LITTLE LENA

s. WAR O LENA d. DRYDOC PACIFIC LENA

Purchased as a weanling from the Ruzika Ranch Horse Yearling sale and worked with to develop his foundation as an athletic horse with tons of sting and lots of feel! He is not for an inexperienced rider – he can spin, stop hard, and do flying lead changes. He has been ridden in the mountains and pasture, ground ties, used to rope and pony colts. Great as a heel horse prospect or kept as breeding stock. He’s mainly been used to pasture breed, but has been hand bred with success as well.

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TACO Buckskin Gelding, 14 years Consignor: Tom Gamble 403-333-2923 Breed: AQHA Grade Taco has been packed, used to doctor cattle, been used in t he feed lot, ridden in t he mountains heeled calves at brandings and team-roped off of him. Taco is sound, good to shoe, catch, trailers well and gets along in groups and alone.

TC LIL BIT HOLLYWOOD Bay Gelding, 11 years, 15.2 HH Owner: Alivia Gogush 780-721-3603 Breed: AHQA Registation # 4909636

SIRE & DAM

GRAND SIRE & DAM

s. DOT HOLLYWOOD JESSE

s. HOLLYWOOD DUN IT d. TOPSAIL JESSIE

d. PODOCOS TWOBITS

s. PODOCO d. CHATTERS POCADEE

Nice, big, quiet riding. He is has big solid back feet wit h lots of bone.

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HORSES ZAN CEE BLUE SKY (aka Dallas) Sorrel Mare, 10 years, 15 HH Consignor: Reese Ostroski 403-828-0753 Breed: AQHA Registration # 4955925 SIRE & DAM:

GRAND SIRE & DAM

s. GS ZAN CEE PARR

s. ZAN SILVER PARR d. WASPY SHAW

d. ALBERTA BLUE SKY

s. STANS AZURE TE d. ALBERTA BUDGET

Dallas is a gorgeous ranch mare and is well broke. You can take her to work on t he ranch, doctor yearlings in t he forestry, drag calves at brandings, compete at ranch rodeos, goes t hrough water, mud, trees, anywhere you point her! She is soft, gentle, and has a huge work et hic. Leave her for mont hs and she never gets fresh. You can also ride her in t he arena as she has a beautiful soft handle, has been used as a turn back horse, roped bot h ends on t he heelomatic, and used for beginner lessons. Dallas has also had one filly, and was a great mom - foaled unassisted in t he field, lots of milk, and was always pleasure to be around wit h her foal.

ZORO Sorrel Gelding, 6 Yr Old, 15.1 HH Consignor: Vera Colville 403-804-8587 Breed: AQHA Grade Experienced on t he trails, gat hering cattle from t he mountains, and professional training by XJ Horses. No nonsense, great temperament and first one to come to you from t he pasture. Easy to handle, saddle, load and shoe. Experienced enough to know, young enough to learn more. Zoro sells grade, however can be registered at buyer’s expense.

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Foothills Auctioneers Inc. The Stavely Auction Mart has been a figurehead for the sale of livestock in southern Alberta since 1965. Rob Bergevin joined the VJV Auction team in 2004, after a successful career at various other auction houses. In 2014 he and his wife Sharon acquired full ownership of the auction mart. Rob, a former pickup man, has a great love and appreciation for the performance horse of any kind. Rob is excited to grow this inaugural sale into an annual event where people trust the years of experience and reputation and to come and purchase an outstanding performance horse. We have pre-qualified and personally selected these horses to present today based on their exceptional pedigree, extensive training and ability to have proven themselves in their selected discipline. We have also selected a handful of prospects that buyers are able to finish to their preference. Foothills Auctioneers Inc. holds regular Cattle Sales on Friday at our home location of Stavely, Alberta. Join us in the fall for our Monday and Wednesday Calf and Feeder Sales. We also provide auction services for various other sales including estates, art, bull sales, cattle dispersals and horse sales - both on and off site.

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