Step-by-step guides

Create your first operation

A step-by-step walkthrough to set up an operation in a few minutes.

Which operation type should I use?

A quick guide to choosing between Horse sale, Back-to-Back, Commission and Other.

How do Back-to-Back Operations work?

An intermediary buys and resells the same horse while keeping both sides confidential.

Participant roles explained

Buyer, seller, intermediary and more — what each role can do and see.

How do Reservation Deposits work?

A deposit secures the operation. Its status changes only when a real event happens.

Who receives the money? (Distribution)

Distribution decides how the proceeds are split — separately from when they are paid.

How do participant permissions work?

You decide, in plain language, what each party can see. Arena enforces it.

How do professional verifications work?

Invite a professional (e.g. a vet) to submit an independent verification via a secure link.

How do I raise or resolve a dispute?

Review the proposal, then confirm or dispute with a reason. The owner can revise and re-propose.

General tax considerations before completing a sale

Educational only. Points to keep in mind before closing an equestrian transaction.