Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Date and Time of the Tack Sale?

Set Up for Consignments and Donations Intake on Saturday, February 17, 2024
Sale Day on Sunday, February 18, 2024

How does the Tack Sale Work?

People consign or donate equine items related to the Tack sale. The 4-H club organizes and handles all sales. The sale is open to the public for selling and buying. 4-H keeps 20% and Consignor gets 80% of the sales price. Consignors get pricing tags, inventory sheet, consignor agreement and consignor letter from Amy or Linda.

Where is the Tack Sale ?

Reno/Sparks Livestock Events Center Main Arena
1350 N. Wells Ave, Reno, NV 89512

How do I get pricing tags?

Please call 775-972-7241 to let Amy or Linda know how many tags you need. Please provide your address. The pricing tags, inventory sheet, consignor agreement and letter mailed to you.

Can I print my own pricing tags?

The answer is No. The pricing tags must come from the sale organizer – the Silver Knolls Spurs 4-H Club.

Do I price my own stuff or does Silver Knolls Spurs price it?

The seller prices their own items.

When can I bring my items to the Tack Sale?

You can bring your items to the Reno Livestock Event Center Main Arena on Saturday between 12 – 7 PM or on Sunday from 7 – 8 AM. The sooner you bring your tagged items to the sale, the better the exposure for your things.

Can I get my own table?

A very limited number of tables are available for equine businesses. The businesses who are first to ask for a table may be assigned a table upon management approval until the limited number of spaces are spoken for. After the available tables are assigned to businesses, additional businesses requesting display space may be placed on a waiting list.

Can I consign regular house hold items and clothing?

No. The Tack Sale is just for Equine(Horse) Related Items.

How do I attach the tag to the item?

When attaching the pricing tag please use zip ties or cable ties. Please do not use twist ties, yarn or ribbon. The twist ties, yarn or ribbon can come undone and the tag will fall off. If you have an item that a twist tie cannot be used, please use big safety pins. Place the safety pin an inch below the hole so, the tag doesn’t rip.

Are used helmets allowed to be consigned or donated in the Tack Sale?

No. Helmets have a 5 year life span after date of purchase.
Please do not buy used helmets. You do not know if there is any type of damage on the inside that can not be seen.

Reference guide is from Troxel Safety Matters Quick List

Is there a place I can store things I want to buy while I continue to shop for more things?

Yes, there is a hold table. All ‘stored/held’ items can only be on hold for one hour. After one hour the items have to be paid for or put back on the appropriate table.

Why only 1 hour for the hold table?

It is not fair to other buyers and to the consignors to have items unavailable for others to look at while on hold. So we ask that you pay for your selections before one hour or put the item back out for others to see.

What types of Payments does Silver Knolls Spurs take?

We take Cash, Check and All Major Credit Cards.

When do I pick my items up?

You must come to the Sale to see if you have unsold items and then you may pick up your remaining items between 5 and 7 P.M. on Sunday.

What if I can’t find clothes that I consigned?

All clothes are on the clothing racks and not sorted with the tack. Be sure to check the clothing department to pick up your clothes.

What if I want to donate unsold items to 4-H after the Tack Sale?

You can donate items to 4-H after the Tack Sale by marking on your inventory sheet that certain items are to be donated.
Please do not write “Donate” or other notations on the pricing tags after the sale is done. Items will have to be retagged for the following year.

Can I find out if my stuff sold the day of the Tack Sale?

No, because 1000s of items sold through out the day and all pricing tags have to be sorted and recorded. This all takes time – days, actually. You will find out what has sold when you receive your check.

What if I can’t pick my items up after the Tack Sale on Sunday?

If you can’t pick up your items on Sunday after the Tack Sale, please make arrangements with Linda or Amy or with a friend to pick up your items that didn’t sell. Permission for your friend to pick up unsold items must be indicated on your inventory list that is provided to the Sales management. Everything that is not picked up gets packed up and brought to the Zimmerman residence.

Do broken or missing tack pieces or junk sell?

No they don’t. It is unsafe. Please do not consign or donate broken saddles or tack that is missing pieces. Please throw these away.

When can I pick up items after the Tack Sale?

If you don’t pick up your unsold items on Sunday, please allow 3 weeks after the Tack Sale as volunteers need time to sort out all the items remaining after the sale.

When do the checks get sent out after the Tack Sale?

The checks from the Tack Sale will be sent out approximately 3 weeks after the Tack Sale. BE SURE to provide a complete legible address on your inventory list.

Why does it take so long to get my check?

After the Tack Sale everything that gets sold has to be recorded and doubled checked to make sure everything is correct before the check is written.