For over 75 years, Waverly Sales in Waverly, Iowa, has been churning out quality horses like butter. What started as a modest horse auction amidst hay bales has evolved into something spectacular.
Today, Waverly hosts one of the largest draft horse sales in the nation every spring and fall, drawing enthusiasts from around the world. Sellers and buyers flock to Waverly for the best deals and horses anywhere. Trust us; Waverly has more horses than you can shake a riding crop at—each carefully and honestly represented to ensure you’re getting the finest draft horses available.
Join us at the Waverly Midwest Horse Sale, a thrilling three-day event held in April and October. Find the perfect draft horse for all your needs—whether you’re a farmer needing a sturdy workhorse, a logger looking for a strong partner to haul timber, or a horse for carriage rides or special events. You’ll find one at Waverly.
With our vast selection, you’ll find a strong, reliable, and majestic draft horse perfect for work, recreation, or events. We can’t wait to help you find your perfect match!
Can’t make it to the event? No problem! Online bidding is available. Click here to register and bid for our fall horse sale from October 2 to 6.
This isn’t just any horse sale—it’s an exciting three-day event with some of the best auctioneers in the country and buyers and sellers from across the country. So stop horsin’ around and get to Waverly.
We take pride in offering the finest draft horses in the nation. Each workhorse is represented accurately and honestly to help you make the perfect purchase. Our horses are well-broke, healthy, and easy to handle. It won’t be sold if a horse doesn’t meet our high standards.
One of the biggest highlights at every Horse Sale is our equipment and horse-drawn vehicle extravaganza. If a horse can pull it, we’ve got it: buggies, hearses, wagons, sleighs, and more—a treasure trove on wheels for any horse enthusiast!
Camping is available just north of the sale barn on our 7-acre campground. It’s first-come, first-served, with 75 electric hookups for only $40 per night. Cedar Bend RV Park is over a mile north. Plenty of lodging is also available.
We’re all about giving you the best draft horse buying and selling experience. There’s no lame in our game. We’re fair and honest, always pushing for new ways to improve, which helps us build lasting, trust-based partnerships.
We sell the finest cattle, sheep, and goats throughout the year. We are committed to selling the highest quality livestock.
The New Owner of Waverly Sales
In 2024, seasoned auctioneer Leon Martin took the reigns at Waverly Sales Company, bringing unparalleled auctioneering expertise and a deep commitment to integrity. Discover the story behind Leon’s vision and Waverly’s promise.
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The fall horse sale is just around the corner. Register or bid online today.
Since 1947, Waverly Sales Company has evolved from modest hay bale auctions to hosting the nation’s largest Horse Sale every spring and fall, now under the leadership of seasoned auctioneer Leon Martin, who continues the legacy with a touch of old-school charm and deep industry knowledge.
