Horse Barn – Annual Production Sale

33rd Annual Production Sale
“A Sale with History and Tradition”
June 20-21, 2026

Mark your calendars for our 33rd Annual Production Sale! This year will feature a sale showcase and open house event where we invite you to visit the Horse Barn, preview the sale horses, and meet the hard-working student interns. All bidding will take place online through SmartAuctions so you can bid from anywhere!

View the Sale Catalog here!

View the Sale Videos here!

UC Davis Horse Barn
Sale Showcase and Open House
June 20, 2026

4:30-6:00PM Open house, intern and sale horse meet-and-greet
6:00PM Sale Showcase in the main arena

Featuring:

  • Horse Barn Open House
    • Tour the historic Horse Barn which is over 100 years old
    • Learn about our program and internships
    • Get a sneak peek at the June 2026 sale horses and mules
  • Meet-and-Greet
    • Get a closer look at each sale animal
    • Meet the interns who have trained each horse or mule
    • Ask questions and gather all the information you need to bid
  • Sale Showcase
    • Formal sale preview in our arena
    • Hear more about each lot with descriptions and stories from their interns
    • Watch each horse or mule work in the roundpen and demonstrate their skills and training
  • Dinner and Drinks
    • Enjoy fantastic food from the UC Davis Meat Lab
    • Beer and wine garden for 21+
  • Family Fun
  • Door Prizes and more!

UC Davis Horse Barn
Online Auction
June 20-21, 2026

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  • Online bidding begins Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM PDT.
  • Online bidding will begin closing at 5:00 PM PDT on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
    • Bidding close will be "Racehorse Style:" Beginning at 5:00 PM PDT on Sunday, June 21 2025, all lots will begin to close at the same time. A new bid countdown will begin for all lots. If anyone bids on any lot in the countdown window, the timer will rest for all lots. This will continue until no-one bids within the countdown time and all lots will close. This ensures no-one is out bid at the last minute, and equal time is allowed for bidding on all lots.
  • More information on registering to bid, how to bid, proxy bidding and more is on our SmartAuctions site.
  • Can't be there during bidding close? Proxy bidding options are available so that you don't miss out on the action!

2026 Production Sale Animals

This year’s sale features seven yearlings, a two-year-old, and a five-year-old with a wide variety of disciplines, bloodlines, colors, and personalities. There is sure to be one you’ll want to take home! Herd health/medical records will be available to view by request. Pre-purchase exams are encouraged at buyers request and expense. For any questions, contact the Horse Barn manager. 

Sale videos are coming soon!

View the Sale Catalog Here!

Banner graphic with horse head photo and yellow Platinums Dun Deal text on blue background

Platinums Dun Deal Catalog PagePlatinums Dun Deal Sale Video

Bay filly head photograph beside navy banner reading Bittersweet Escape and breeding info

Bittersweet Escape Catalog PageBittersweet Escape Sale Video

Blue banner with chestnut quarter horse photo and title "Gotta Walla Whizkey"

Gotta Walla Whizkey Catalog PageGotta Walla Whizkey Sale Video

Brown horse head photo at left, navy rounded banner with yellow title text

Highbrow Mistery Catalog PageHighbrow Mistery Sale Video

Graphic banner with horse head photo and yellow title "Actions Smokin Gun" on navy background

Actions Smokin Gun Catalog PageActions Smokin Gun Sale Video

Photo of bay roan horse head; navy banner with yellow OnceUponAStarlight and white pedigree text

OnceUponAStarlight Catalog PageOnceUponAStarlight Sale Video

Sorrel horse photo with bridle beside navy graphic label reading 'Cool Cat Jack' and breeding info.

Cool Cat Jack Catalog PageCool Cat Jack Sale Video

Headshot of red-dun pinto mule beside dark-blue label reading "This Dudes A Pro"

This Dudes A Pro Catalog PageThis Dudes A Pro Sale Video

Blue roan horse head photograph beside navy badge labeled This Cats Blu with breeding details

This Cats Blu Catalog PageThis Cats Blu Sale Video

 

 

Chestnut horse with white markings on its face, featured in a promotional flyer for UC Davis Horse Barn.

Please send any inquiries to Kelli Davis at [email protected] or (530)754-4156 and follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@UCDHorseBarn) to receive sale information as soon as it becomes available!