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Frequently Asked
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Selection process, veterinary documentation, bidding eligibility, auction-night logistics, the questions serious buyers ask first.
How is selection actually verified?
Every mare is cross-referenced against the Hippomundo database and partner studbook records. Competition data behind every claim. No mare enters the selection without a verifiable 1.60m result, her own, her offspring’s, or her full brothers’ and sisters’.
What veterinary documentation is provided?
Before the sale, every foal will undergo a full veterinary clinical examination conducted by an independent equine veterinarian, covering general health, locomotion, conformation, heart, lungs, eyes, skin and overall soundness.
And, in a first for a foal auction, every foal will also be officially measured and benchmarked against standard growth curves, providing buyers with an additional objective indicator of physical development and projected size.
Who can bid?
Anyone can register to bid. All registrations are subject to approval by the 160Foals team, ensuring a curated community of serious buyers and preserving the integrity of the auction. Registration closes at 10:15 pm CET on Saturday 31 October for the first sale and at 6:30 pm CET on Tuesday 3 November for the second sale.
Where is the auction held?
There are two sales. Saturday 31 October 2026 at 10:30 pm CET at Equita Lyon, right after the Equita Masters (7 foals). You can bid in the room or online on 160foals.com. Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 7:00 pm CET is the elite embryo sale, 100% online on 160foals.com and broadcast live (24 embryos). The format is designed for serious international participants from any time zone.
What about transport, training and after-care?
Transport and insurance to the new home are a standard part of every sale, we can assist you in handling them end-to-end. The 160 Concierge programme is the optional eight-year development arc: pasture (0–3yo), backing (3–4), young-horse rider placement (4–5), and Grand Prix pathway (7+). One accountable partner.