Dear Breeder,
I would like to take the opportunity to introduce you to Nutrien Equine and give you a brief overview of the overall Nutrien business.
Globally Nutrien employ 22,000 staff over 14 countries with around 500,000 customers worldwide. With Nutrien Ag Solutions we are committed to growing value through a world of innovation, practically applied, with a mission to always have; unrivalled expertise, by employing the best and brightest minds globally in all areas of their business, supported by an extensive network of stores and service focused agents.
Our local teams located across Australia understand agribusiness, the challenges and opportunities that all sectors of the market face and are committed to understanding our customer needs and what matters to you.
The Australian Nutrien Livestock business operates in all key markets, domestically with a focus on Beef, Dairy Sheep & Wool production along with a focus on Equine marketing and International live export coordination and supply. The Australian Nutrien Livestock business turns over more than $2.5 Billion in sales annually.
Nutrien Equine
Since 2008, we have been involved in the Equine business, which has seen the Nutrien Equine team become the leading marketers and the leaders in Australian performance horse auctions and sales. Our current sales showcase the very highest quality performance horse genetics in Australia, with sales of around $15 Million annually.
Throughout this time we have been focused on finding better ways to deliver a total sales experience to both buyers and sellers through innovation, with our Nutrienlive sales system driving our success.
Over the past year we have been asked by many breeders to consider becoming involved with the Australian Standardbred industry and we are now pleased to announce our intention to conduct a sale in April 2021, that will be held at the Inglis Oakland’s Junction Complex from the 8th – 11th April 2021.
Our plan is to only hold one sale next year, with the timing of the sale planned to fit buyer feedback, with many buyers keen to see the previous year’s horses race before buying again.
We aim to work closely with all of you in the industry to help deliver a sales event that will capture the interest of all involved in the sport of Harness Racing.
Our plan until recently was to contact breeders and make an appointment to meet with you on farm, but in light of the current environment, will initially plan to contact as many of you as we can by phone over the coming month to further discuss our plans and invite you to support us in 2021.
Some key points regarding our sale for your interest are listed below;
KEY POINTS:
- Sale entries open 1st June 2020 & close 17th July 2020.
- Sale entries will be fixed at $660- (inc GST), which will include all stabling, marketing & cataloging fees, with payment taken from sale proceeds, rather than an upfront payment.
- A $110- travelling rebate will be offered for all interstate horses that are included in the catalogue.
- Commission will be 10%, with 3% quarantined, for a race series ONLY open to sale horses, with further details to come.
- Nutrien will not charge any pass in fees on unsold horses.
- Nutrien standard trading terms will apply to the sale with settlement in thirty (30) days from the date of sale.
- Trotters & Pacers to be lotted in the catalogue in line with normal alphabetical lot procedures, with the draw for the letter done prior to entries opening.
- A pre-sale parade will be a condition of entry that will be delivered free online to help ensure maximum exposure to all sale lots.
- Online bidding will be available.
- Nutrien will provide a full time Onsite Vet to be available throughout the entire event for the benefit of buyers and vendors as well as ensure the best possible care for all horses is available throughout the event.
- Sale horse incentives will only be open to horses SOLD at the Nutrien sale, with $3,000 one off payment due on Sale day.
- Nutrien are in discussions with key media and marketing stake holders to ensure we can provide timely information to our customers leading up to the 2021 event.
- Sponsorship opportunities and trade sites are being explored for our initial sale, with more information to come.
We realise a decision to support the Nutrien Equine team is a significant one for all breeders and we will be in touch over the coming weeks to discuss your thoughts and gain valuable feedback.
We are truly looking forward to becoming involved with your businesses over the coming months and if we can be of any assistance please contact us at any time.
Yours Sincerely,
The Landmark Equine Team
Mark Barton – 0419 488 256
Wallabie.ag@bigpond.com
Joel Fleming – 0467 725 195
joel.fleming@landmark.com.au
