At a glance
How to read- Identity
- Confirmed
- Level
- 1.20m ceiling
- Price
- $23,000 · fair $27,827–$38,630 · worth a call
What to do next
Worth a call to your trainer
Looks like a deal. Nothing major flagged — still confirm in person before you buy.
- Send this report to your trainer and ask whether it is worth a call or trial.
- If your trainer is interested, ask for a recent show video at your target level.
- Do not skip a pre-purchase exam — public records cannot check soundness.
A Bit O’Blarney — Horse Scouts buyer research USEF #5295304 · UNKNOWN x ROYAL CLONAMERRIA · 20yo Level: ad 0.80m · records ~1.20m Price: Sale: $23,000 · Looks like a deal Identity: High confidence Report: https://horsescouts.pro/r/a-bit-o-blarney?detail=full
Is the price fair?
Looks like a dealSale: $23,000 · fair $27,827–$38,630
Currently for sale
$27,500–$52,500
Asking prices of 8 comparable listings (context, not value)
Estimated value
$19,800–$37,800
Adjusted for this horse's record (-28% vs. band)
| Performance vs. level & win rate | -3% | No verified level in public records — wider uncertainty |
|---|---|---|
| Age / runway | -25% | Mature (14+) — short competitive runway |
Estimated value weights the horse's show record, rideability, age, and typical ask-to-sale gap. Decision aid, not a certified appraisal.
Asking price
$23,000
Based on comparable listing asks and show record — not sold prices or a certified appraisal.
Compared to similar horses for sale, the price looks undervalued. That is about $9,738 below the middle of our fair range.
The asking price usually does not include: PPE / vetting, shipping, sales commission (if you use an agent).
Similar listings in this band
- Level Up — $40,000 · 2'3" or 0.7m
- Incognito — $20,000 · 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m
- USH Ladies Man — $65,000 · 2'9" or 0.85m
No verified level in public records — wider uncertainty
Market context
Priced from: BIGEQ (8)
- 8 similar listings in our sample.
- Asking prices run $7,850–$65,000.
- Our fair-range midpoint for this horse is $32,738.
Before you call the seller
Three questions to start — open Full research for contact info and the full checklist.
- Book a pre-purchase exam (PPE) with a vet you choose before you buy.
- Ask about past injuries, surgeries, or ongoing maintenance the vet should know about.
- Why is the horse for sale, and can you ride or trial the horse in person before you commit?
Does the ad check out?
ConsistentWhat the seller advertised matches what we found in public records. Still verify in person with your trainer and vet.
| What the ad says | Public records | Our read |
|---|---|---|
| USEF #5295304 | Same horse in USEF | Checks out |
| Sire: UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN | Checks out |
| Dam: ROYAL CLONAMERRIA | ROYAL CLONAMERRIA | Checks out |
| Jumps 0.80m | Show record ~1.20m | Checks out |
| Asking Sale: $23,000 | Similar horses $27,827–$38,630 | Looks like a deal |
Is this the right horse?
High confidenceUSEF #5295304 and pedigree match the ad · chip …542252. Confirm microchip and papers match the horse you inspect.
- Born
- 6 Oct 2006
- Age
- 19 years old · USEF foal date
- Breed
- Irish Sport Horse
- Color
- BAY
- Sex
- Gelding
- Sire
- UNKNOWN
- Dam
- ROYAL CLONAMERRIA
- U.S. registry #
- 5295304
- Microchip
- 372141404542252
Video
We did not find show video online. Ask the seller for a recent round at the height they advertise.
How long can you ride this horse?
This horse is 20 years old. If sound, you might get about 1–3 more years of useful jumping at this level.
Based on age band (Mature (14+)). Useful-years estimates follow FEI show-jumping age profiles: peak performance commonly occurs around ages 10–15, with many Grand Prix horses active into the mid-teens and beyond when sound. Horses 17+ are typically valued for current capability rather than long progression upside. [5][6]
Vet & pre-purchase exam
Sport-horse literature treats a pre-purchase exam (PPE) as a risk assessment — not pass/fail. Radiographic findings are common in sound jumpers and must be read in context of age, intended use, current performance, and price [1][2].
Before you buy, book an independent sport-horse vet you choose. Share this report so the exam can target gaps between seller claims and public records.
- Baseline PPE: soundness exam, flexions, and imaging scoped to price point and intended use [4].
- Veteran elite jumpers often continue successfully with accumulated radiographic change — interpret findings against current capability, not an ideal young-horse image.
- Ask whether the horse is suited to a lighter job or lower height rather than assuming imaging must be pristine.
- Current performance and recovery between shows are stronger predictors than isolated mild imaging findings.
- Ask for injury history, surgeries, joint maintenance, and any prior vet records the seller can share.
About 57% of prepurchase exams document at least one potentially prejudicial finding — presence alone does not predict future unsoundness [2]. Mild gait asymmetry is also common and may not correlate with clinical lameness [3].
Sources for vet & age guidance
- van Hoogmoed & Snyder (1999). van Hoogmoed LM, Snyder JR. Prepurchase Examination of Jumpers and Dressage Horses. AAEP Proceedings, 1999.
- Equine Veterinary Journal (2024). Equine Veterinary Journal. "Prejudicial Findings During Prepurchase Examinations," 2024.
- University of Utrecht (2022). University of Utrecht. Movement Asymmetries in Horses Presented for PPE and Lameness Evaluation, 2022.
- Merck Veterinary Manual. Merck Veterinary Manual. Prepurchase Examination of Horses.
- FEI Facts and Figures (2020). FEI Annual Report 2020 — average registered horse age 9.85 years; Jumping athlete demographics and age distribution.
- FEI / Bristol University longevity research. FEI Sports Forum (2026) — ongoing FEI–Bristol research on career longevity, competition intensity, and retirement factors in Jumping horses.
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Show record
Prize money
USEF prize money on file
Last competition
701 - .80m Schooling Jumper II · Placed 1
Usage rate
11 starts, active 3 of the last 12 months
Goes for
Some amateur/junior mileage; rest in open divisions
Eliminations / retirements
2 EL, 0 RET across 181 starts (1%)
Current level
Career high 1.2m
- 29% win rate — above average compared to similar listed jumpers at under 0.95m (median ~11%, based on 11 horses with records).
U.S. record (USEF)
confirmed 181 USEF class starts · 32 wins (18% win rate) · heights: 0.80, 0.90, 1.00, 1.0, 1.05, 1.10, 1.15, 1.20, 65, 70, 80, 85, 90, 500m · sire UNKNOWN
Last competed: May 3, 2026
| Date | Class | Placing | Rider |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | 0.80m · 701 - .80m Schooling Jumper II | 1 | ALEXIS CLINGENPEEL |
| May 3, 2026 | 0.80m · 702 - .80m Schooling Jumper II | 1 | ALEXIS CLINGENPEEL |
| May 3, 2026 | 0.80m · 703 - .80m Schooling Jumper II2b | 5 | ALEXIS CLINGENPEEL |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 0.70m · 608 - .70m Jumper Open IV.2b | DNP | ALEXIS CLINGENPEEL |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 0.70m · 609 - .70m Jumper Junior/Amateur IV.1 | DNP | ALEXIS CLINGENPEEL |
| Feb 22, 2026 | 0.70m · 610 - .70m Jumper Junior/Amateur IV.1 | DNP | ALEXIS CLINGENPEEL |
Ask the seller
Full question checklist
This report summarizes public records only. Always verify answers with the seller, your trainer, and your vet before you buy.
What the seller says From listing · unverified
16.2hh, Irish Sport Horse, Gelding 19 years old, for a 0.90m and under jumper step down. Angel on the ground. Only maintenance is coffin injections yearly
Seller statements are unverified until USEF, video, and your own inspection back them up.
Similar horses for sale 8 listings
Comparable listings span $7,850–$65,000 — price reflects age, show record, bloodlines, and seller positioning, not jump height alone.
| Horse | Age | Price | Level | Days listed | Win rate | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level Up | 14 | $40,000 | 2'3" or 0.7m | 46 days | 11% | View |
| Incognito | 12 | $20,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 84 days | 0% · 30 starts | View |
| USH Ladies Man | 7 | $65,000 | 2'9" or 0.85m | 65 days | — | View |
| Pops - Dear Old Dad | 12 | $7,850 | 2'9" or 0.85m | 144 days | — | View |
| Greys Anatomy | 8 | $30,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | — | 0% · 9 starts | View |
| Sidney Poitier | 6 | $60,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 70 days | — | View |
| Chilli The Kid Z | 5 | $50,000 | 2'9" or 0.85m | — | 6% | View |
| Don Guillermo | 10 | $50,000 | 2'3" or 0.7m | — | — | View |
What we could not verify3 gaps
Use these if your trainer wants detail — not a reason to panic on their own.
- No show video found online — ask for a recent round at the advertised height.
- ClipMyHorse video not matched — seller video or in-person trial matters more.
- Rimondo not checked — European video may be missing.
Sources & import costs
Where we looked
| Source | Status | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. show registry (USEF) | confirmed | 181 USEF class starts · 32 wins (18% win rate) · heights: 0.80, 0.90, 1.00, 1.0, 1.05, 1.10, 1.15, 1.20, 65, 70, 80, 85, 90, 500m · sire UNKNOWN | Open |
| International registry (FEI) | pending | — | — |
| Pedigree (HorseTelex) | pending | — | — |
| German national results (equi-score) | pending | — | — |
| Show video (ClipMyHorse) | pending | Open |
Import costs & logistics
U.S. show jumping relies heavily on imported European warmbloods (KWPN, BWP, Holsteiner, Oldenburg, Selle Français, and others). The listing price is often only part of the investment — veterinary, transport, quarantine, customs, and insurance can add roughly 10–30% or more to landed cost [3].
Estimate for this horse
This listing appears to be in the U.S. — no international import is required for domestic delivery. If you source from Europe instead, use the categories and illustrative totals below as a planning guide.
Typical cost categories
| Category | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-purchase exam (PPE) | $1,000–$3,500+ | Independent vet exam before purchase — not part of shipping but essential risk management. |
| Export testing & documentation | $500–$3,000 | Health certificates, blood tests, and government export paperwork (varies by origin country). |
| International air transport | $10,000–$25,000+ | Largest logistics cost — shared vs. private stall, route, and season affect pricing. |
| Quarantine & federal inspection | $1,000–$5,000+ | USDA port inspection and quarantine length depend on origin disease status (often 3–7 days for EU geldings). |
| Customs & import brokerage | $500–$2,000 | Specialized equine brokers coordinate USDA, customs entry, and airport logistics. |
| Ground transportation | $500–$3,000+ | Seller to export airport, then U.S. arrival port to your barn. |
| Mortality / transit insurance | 1–4% of value / yr | Many buyers insure during transport; annual mortality often scales with horse value. |
Illustrative landed totals
Planning bands — actual costs vary by origin, sex (CEM rules for mares/stallions), route, and broker.
| Purchase price | Typical import stack | Est. landed cost |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $12,000–$20,000 | $62,000–$70,000 |
| $100,000 | $12,000–$25,000 | $112,000–$125,000 |
| $250,000 | $15,000–$35,000 | $265,000–$285,000 |
Evaluate landed cost, not purchase price alone, when comparing to U.S. comps or judging resale potential. Ask the seller for export readiness, quarantine port, and who coordinates USDA paperwork.
Sources for import & logistics
- USDA APHIS. USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Importing live equines — permits, port inspection, and quarantine requirements.
- US Equestrian. USEF. International travel for horses — health documents, quarantine ports, and planning timelines.
- Aguilera (2020). Aguilera M. Global Horse Trade in the United States: 1981–2013. Society and Animals — documents the shift to European sport-horse imports in U.S. jumping.
- Kingston Stables. Kingston Stables. EU→U.S. all-in shipping guide (flight, papers, USDA quarantine) — industry planning benchmark.
Comparable metrics
Market sample: 8 similar listings · median $45,000 · interquartile $27,500–$52,500.
Comparable listings by marketplace: BIGEQ (8) · catalog 2026-06-25.
Stated level 0.8m vs verified 1.2m in public records.
Win rate 29% (subject) vs 11% median among comps with records.
Comparable listings average $40,356 vs asking $23,000.
Show record vs similar listings
29% win rate — above average compared to similar listed jumpers at under 0.95m (median ~11%, based on 11 horses with records).
Cohort win rate: min 0% · median 11% · max 30% (11 comps with USEF/SJW records).
Report date: 2026-07-04. Pricing uses BIGEQ (8) listings (catalog: BIGEQ · 2026-06-25 · HJx · 2026-06-25 · ProEquest · 2026-06-25).
Automated buyer research from public records — not a pre-purchase exam, veterinary opinion, or guarantee of seller claims. Verify identity, price, and soundness with your team before you buy.