How to Consign With Good Apple Equine

A simple guide to preparing and consigning your equestrian items.
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Thank you for considering Good Apple Equine. We carefully select clean, current and high-quality items that fit our customers' needs. Following these guidelines helps your appointment run smoothly and gives accepted items the best opportunity to sell.

The Consignment Process

Review and prepare your items. Choose items that meet the condition and style standards below. Every item should be boutique ready before arrival.
Book an appointment. All inventory is accepted by appointment only, with a maximum of 20 items per appointment.
Scroll to the bottom of this page to book your appointment.
Bring your items for review. We select merchandise based on condition, age, style, customer demand, available space and likely resale value.
Complete your paperwork. New consignors should be prepared to complete a consignment contract and all required paperwork. Every consignor will also review and complete the Consignment Item Review form before items are accepted.
We research and price accepted items. Each item is entered into your consignor account and priced according to its brand, condition, age, current market value and demand.

What We Typically Accept

English and Western Saddles
Bridles, girths, bits, halters and tack
Saddle pads, leg wear and training aids
Seasonal blankets and sheets
Seasonal equestrian clothing
Breeches, show shirts, sun shirts and base layers
Show apparel and riding boots
High-end equestrian jewelry and purses only
Equestrian books, artwork, decor and collectibles
Other quality horse and rider items

Items We Cannot Accept

Helmets
Broken, unsafe or dry-rotted tack
Items with excessive wear, pilling, stains, odors, rips or tears
Casual or non-equestrian clothing, shoes, boots and accessories
Body protectors and safety air vests
Outdated items or styles with limited customer demand
Opened sprays, ointments or supplements
Used brushes or items that may cause cross-contamination
Peacock safety stirrups or irons

Saddle Consignment

Saddles must generally be less than 10 years old, in good working order and free from rips or tears. Before booking an appointment, please complete this saddle questionnaire and allow 1-2 weeks for review. Saddle acceptance depends on condition and current market demand.

Preparing Items for Consignment

Our boutique ready standards, seasonal dates and account information.

Clean and Boutique Ready

All consignment items must arrive clean, fresh and ready to be placed directly on the shop floor. Items should be free from dirt, dust, hair, odors, stains, mold and excessive wear. Clothing and blankets should be freshly laundered. Leather should be clean, conditioned and in good working order.

Because we do not have the facilities or staff time to routinely clean consigned merchandise, items requiring cleaning may be declined. In limited circumstances, and solely at Good Apple Equine's discretion, we may agree to clean an otherwise acceptable item. Any cleaning fee must be paid upfront before the item can be accepted for consignment.

Excessively dirty, damaged, moldy, heavily worn or unsanitary items cannot be accepted.

Seasonal Blankets and Clothing

Acceptance period	Seasonal items accepted
March through September	Fly sheets, summer sheets and lightweight summer show sheets
October through March	Winter turnout blankets, stable blankets, winter riding jackets and heavyweight winter breeches
Accepted year-round	Summer riding apparel, including sun shirts and base layers

March may be treated as a seasonal transition month depending on customer demand and available store space. All blankets must be freshly laundered, free from excessive hair, dirt and odors, and have all straps and fastenings. No rips or tears are accepted, although neat minor repairs may be considered after inspection. Personalized embroidery will significantly reduce resale value.

Items We Are Always Looking For

Sun shirts and base layers
Designer-brand show apparel
Show gloves
English and Western bits for our popular bit wall
English and Western spurs
Leather and nylon halters in excellent condition
Clean lead ropes in very good condition
Lunging equipment
Quality equestrian books for our well-known equine library

Commission Pricing and Consignment Period

Good Apple Equine offers competitive consignment commission rates. We carefully research each item and price it according to its brand, condition, age, current market value and customer demand.

The consignment period is one year for all items. A scheduled discount structure helps merchandise sell during that time, allowing for a complete show season and changes in demand, weather and competition schedules. Saddles and certain high-end items may follow a different discount or offer process.

Your Consignor Account and Payment

Accepted items are recorded under your consignor account. To check your balance and request payment, text (352) 389-5566 between the 1st and 5th of the month. Requests after the 5th move to the following month. Store Credit is available for all active accounts at any time.

A Final Note

Not every item will be the right fit for the store, and a declined item may still have value elsewhere. Acceptance remains subject to condition, customer demand, available space, existing inventory and likely resale value. With your permission, suitable declined items may be donated to a local therapeutic riding program; donation is always optional.

Thank you for considering Good Apple Equine. We look forward to welcoming you and seeing the beautiful equestrian items you bring. We truly appreciate every consignor and customer who supports our store and helps make the Good Apple community so special.

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