
Horses in the High Country
Catalog Horse Sales
at Monte Vista Livestock Auction

Always held the 3rd Saturday in May & September!
Fall '26 Catalog Sale:
September 19th, 2026
Spring '27 Catalog Sale:
May 15th, 2027
Horses in the High Country Catalog Sale is a premier horse sale held the third weekend in May and September in the high mountains of Colorado's San Luis Valley. This sale attracts buyers and sellers from all over the country and features a diverse variety of horses suitable for all types of work, from ranching to recreational riding. Come join us for a weekend of fun and some high-quality horses that are a must see!
Join us Friday afternoon of sale weekend to watch some top cowboys compete in our ranch rodeo, enjoy some good barbecue, and listen to classic country music. Saturday sale day starts off with demonstrations and gives buyers ample time to preview horses before the auction starts at 1 pm. Whether you are in the market to buy or have a good one to sell, Horses in the High Country Catalog Sale is the place to go!

Sale Weekend Schedule
Friday Schedule
Ranch Rodeo/BBQ/Music
10:00 am-4:00pm- Early Check-In for Horses
4:45 pm- Ranch Rodeo Registration Ends
5:00 pm- Ranch Rodeo & BBQ Starts
*Individuals may sell their own tack via their own means outside of the barn throughout the weekend. There will be no tack auction.


Saturday Schedule
SALE DAY
8:00 am- Office opens
9:30 am- Horse check in deadline
10:00 am- Demonstrations in the Arena
1:00 pm- Horse Sale Starts
Consignor Information for Catalog Sales
Fall Sale: September 19th, 2026
Catalog Entries Open: August 1st, 2026
Early-bird Registration Period: (Discounted rate): August 1st- August 25th, 2026
Catalog Entry Deadline: September 1st OR once 100 head capacity has been consigned
We would like to extend an invitation for you to consider selling your horse at the MVLA Horses in the High Country Catalog Sale. Our auction offers a highly competitive market with extensive exposure for cataloged horses. Our goal is to create a reputable sale that facilitates mutually beneficial connections between buyers and sellers.
Catalog submission deadline is either the 1st of the sale month (May 1st or September 1st at 11:59pm) or when 100 head of horses have been consigned, whichever is first. The catalog fee is $150 per horse and non-refundable. All horses submitted before the last 7 days of the consignment period will pay a discounted catalog fee ($50 off). The sale is capped at 100 head of horses, so be sure to consign early to get a spot! Consignments will be open until 100 horses have been entered or until the consignment deadline, whichever comes first.
Please review the Horses in the High Country Consignor Packet below before consigning to get acquainted with our sale schedule, process, and conditions. It will also outline anything you may need to have prepared in order to consign.
If you'd like to view market reports from past sales you can view them below.
Catalog Sale Consignor Packet
Application is no longer available.
Buyer Information for Catalog Sales
If you're in the market for a new horse, we invite you to the Horses in the High Country Catalog Sale. Our sale features a diverse selection of horses from all over the country, ensuring that you'll find the perfect fit for your needs. We've got a weekend full of fun in which you can spend time thoroughly inspecting any prospective horses. The catalog will be posted on our website and social medias 2 weeks before the sale. Follow our Facebook page for updates!
BUYERS
Please ensure you read the MVLA Catalog Horse Sale Buyer Packet for terms and conditions.
Catalog Sale Buyer Packet
Application is no longer available.
Horse Sale Catalog
Preview the horses that will be selling by looking at our digital catalog!
Catalog will be posted 5 days after the 1st of the month. Horses will sell in Hip # order. Catalog will be on our website and posted to our social medias. If you want to be notified of any horse sale updates, please subscribe to our Horse Sale Notifications below:
As catalog entries come in, they will be posted on the Horses in the High Country Facebook Event Page. This is the best spot to look if you want to preview horses before the catalog posts and keep up to date on sale notifications. Use the link here to check out what horses have been posted already:
Horses in the High Country
Ranch Rodeo Past Winners

Spring 2026 Ranch Rodeo Champions
Ute Trail Guide Service
Horses in the High Country
Catalog Sale Market Reports
Food Options
Check out the awesome food options that will be available on sale day!





Partner Hotel
Baymont- Monte Vista
Use code HORSE for one of these two discounts!
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LPMS – 1-night stay discount
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LPM2 – 2+ nights stay discount
Guests can call the front desk directly to make reservations.
*Please note that as the event date gets closer, nightly rates usually increase, so booking early is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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