 Addis Equine Auctions, Inc. is a company that is dedicated to producing the highest quality Arabian and related live horse auctions possible. We believe if an auction is conducted with uncompromising integrity that, year after year, the Arabian horse community will prosper. We do our utmost to run straight up, no frills auctions.
We strive to create a family style atmosphere to both sell your horse and buy a horse at fair market value whether if it is a finished show horse or a pet for the family to enjoy. Nowhere else but at a live auction can hundreds of horses change hands in a single day with both buyer and seller getting what they want in a timely manner.
The Auction method of marketing Arabian horses... IT WORKS!
Sincerely,
Bill Addis
President and Auctioneer |
Terry Addis
Vice-President and Manager |
 President/Auctioneer
Bill Addis, the president and founder of Addis Equine Auctions , Inc. comes from a family of three generations of horsemen. Having been raised on a farm in Ohio, Bill grew up with horses and horsemen. He was active with his horses in 4-H as a kid and by the time he was 19, he was licensed by the United States Trotting Association as a driver. He switched breeds to the Arabian horse in 1975, and had been employed until 1991 as a full time Arabian, Half-Arabian, and National Show Horse trainer. He trained Half-Arabians and National Show Horses to over 80 national and reserve national championships.
 Having a fascination for the chant of the auctioneer, Bill attended World Wide College of Auctioneering in 1986, and produced his first Arabian horse auction in March of the following year. In 1991, Bill put aside his training of show horses and pursued the auction business on a full time basis selling from 100 to 125 auctions per year of all types. Always being a competitor, Bill competed in several auctioneering contests, achieving his goal as a champion. Addis has presided as auctioneer for some of the most high profile Arabian horse auctions in the industry, both in the United States and Canada.
Today Bill and his wife Terry own and operate Addis Equine Auctions, Inc. out of their office in Edmond, Oklahoma.
 Vice President/Manager
Terry Addis was raised in the great state of Oklahoma. Since Oklahoma is one of the largest horse states in the country, she grew up riding as a past time and passion. Along with raising three kids Terry found the time to hone her riding skills, changing from a barrel racer to one of the top amateurs in the Arabian, Half-Arabian, and National Show Horse English division. Terry rode one of the all time great horses, 15 times National Champion Cameo King. to many of his championships.
Terry spends her time at the office managing all of the details of the complicated job of running an efficient horse auction. Keeping track of horses, sellers, buyers, registration papers, sweepstakes, cataloging, and all other aspects of the auction business.
(Standing, left to right) Lynda French, Caroline Fauks, Katie Howard,
Terry Addis, Jaque Lighty (Kneeling, left to right) Joanne brown, Karen Vesty
 Dennis Ashley
Dennis bought his first Arabian in 1964 and has been involved in training and showing ever since. However, Dennis is best known for his professionalism on the auction block.
In three decades Dennis has sold Arabian Horses in 31 states and in the Middle East. One of the many highlights of his career as a premier auctioneer was in 1985 at the Karho Sale when Dennis sold the great *Muscat daughter, Amber Silk for a record $1,700,000.
Dennis lives with his wife Sue in Belton, South Carolina. He continues to sell many auctions each year along with his weekly livestock auction market. He is also the auctioneer at the annual Bryerfest, at the Pyramid Society Art Auction and the Arabian Horse Trust auction.
Addis Equine Auctions Inc. is honored to have Dennis Ashley as a permanent part of our auction staff.
Ralph and JoAnn Brown
Lifelong trainer of Arabian and Half/Arabian horses, Ralph and his wife Jo maintain Joral Stables in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Graduate from the World Wide College of Auctioneering, Ralph brings extra professionalism and product knowledge as one of our top ringmen. Jo works in the office as a clerk/cashier. Christy Egan Christy and her husband Jim reside and run the Arabian Results our of their home and office in Boulder, Colorado. Christy is one of the foremost autorities on Arabian pedigrees and brings a lifetime of knowledge to the auction block as our premiere announcer and color commentator.
Steve and Caroline Fauks
Steve and Caroline own and operate Summerfield Farms Horse Transportaion based out of Edmond, Oklahoma. They also nurture a limited number of retired show horses at their "retirement center" in Edmond. Steve helps coordinate the set-up of the sale ring and aids bid winners in arranging transportation home for their new horses. Caroline works with Terry in the office to keep the paperwork flowing smoothly.
Lynda French
Lynda has been working with Addis Equine Auctions since the Fall of 2000 as a clerk/cashier and has also become our resident photographer. She also helps with the setting up an dismantling of the auction office.
Jacque Lighty
Jacque has been with Addis Equine Auctions since 1986, first taking charge of clerking duties and now is our resident expert on the tote board. She also helps with the setting up and dismantling of the auction office.
Clark and Karen Vesty
Clark and his wife Karen have consistently bred, trained, and shown some of the best Half-Arabians and National Show Horses in the country. Currently Clark and Karen have been the innovators and the road pavers for the introduction of the Dutch Harness Horses coming to the United States. Clark works the all-important back or the stable areas for our auctions. He makes sure that all the horses are in their correct place and keeps the lots flowing on sale day. Karen is invaluable in our sale office working hand in hand with Terry Addis in the massive paper shuffle before, during, and after the auction.
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