QUICK LINKS FOR THE HORSE SALE AT RANCHO RIO 2025
The Premier
Rope Horse Sale
The 12th Annual Horse Sale at Rancho Rio presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka will take place March 2026. Exact dates to be announced!
Since it’s inception, The Horse Sale at Rancho Rio presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka has become the leading invitational rope horse sale in the country and the premier horse sale of the Team Roping Capital of the World. Held each year in Wickenburg, Arizona, in conjunction with the National Team Roping Finals, The Horse Sale at Rancho Rio is limited to approximately 65 top rope horses and draws consignors and buyers from all over the U.S. and Canada.
Sale Schedule
Horse Sale Check-in – Friday, March 14
Horse Sale Trailer/Office – 10:00-NOON
The Horse Sale at Rancho Rio Sale Preview – Friday, March 14
Sale Office Opens at 10:00 a.m. for Bidder Numbers & Catalogs
Main Arena – 2:00-5:00
The Horse Sale at Rancho Rio – Saturday, March 15
Sale Office Opens at 10:00 a.m. for Bidder Numbers & Catalogs
Sale Doors Open – 4:00 p.m.
Sale Starts – 5:00 p.m.
“If you’re a primo car buyer, you go to a Barrett-Jackson auction. It’s the same way with ropers. You can expect to take in an overload of your favorite sport.”
Remote Bidding
All remote bidding for The Horse Sale at Rancho Rio presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka will be handled by CCI.live. Please read below for details and additional links.
Viewing the Auction
The auction will be broadcast online at CCI.live. You do not need an account just to watch the auction.
CCI.live is a browser-based application, meaning you do not need to download an additional app. However, a modern or current browser is important and will make your experience better!
Online/Remote Bidding
- As a buyer, you do not need an account or to login to watch the sale but you must have a validated account to bid.
- After you are logged in, you must proceed to the sale page for any and every auction and click “Get Buyer Number.” Bidder numbers for The Horse Sale at Rancho Rio will be available 5 business days prior to sale day. A $1,000 credit card hold is required to obtain a remote bidding number.
- CCI.live will operate with ease on a cellular device, laptop, desktop or tablet.
- For successful bidding you must have good Internet service! It is very important to be stationary. If you are driving and bidding, expect to have some service issues. If you are stationary on a good device, with healthy Internet, expect a very successful bidding environment. If you have slow Internet watch the “asking price” on the screen - it is real time and refresh your browser if you feel like you have some lag.
- Support line open during all sales: 405-400-9505