At a glance
How to read- Identity
- Confirmed
- Level
- 0.90m ceiling
- Price
- $93,750 · fair $57,715–$80,122 · negotiate first
What to do next
Talk to your trainer before you negotiate
High vs market vs similar horses. Your trainer can tell you if the horse is worth pursuing anyway.
- Send this report to your trainer and ask whether it is worth a call or trial.
- If your trainer says yes, schedule a trial and book a pre-purchase exam with your own vet.
- Use the fair-price range in this report as context — not a guarantee — if you negotiate.
Apollo’s Royalty — Horse Scouts buyer research USEF #5870147 · COMME IL FAUT x FLEUR · 9yo Level: ad 3-3”3 currently · records ~0.90m Price: Sale: $87,500 – $100,000 · High vs market Identity: High confidence Report: https://horsescouts.pro/r/apollo-s-royalty?detail=full
Is the price fair?
High vs marketSale: $87,500 – $100,000 · fair $57,715–$80,122
Currently for sale
$57,000–$90,000
Asking prices of 205 comparable listings (context, not value)
Estimated value
$58,710–$92,700
Adjusted for this horse's record (+3% vs. band)
| Performance vs. level & win rate | -3% | No verified level in public records — wider uncertainty |
|---|---|---|
| Age / runway | +6% | Developing (6–9) — long competitive runway + resale optionality |
Estimated value weights the horse's show record, rideability, age, and typical ask-to-sale gap. Decision aid, not a certified appraisal.
Asking price
$93,750
Based on comparable listing asks and show record — not sold prices or a certified appraisal.
The asking price looks high compared to similar horses for sale. That is about $25,850 above 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
- Kamille — $90,000 · 1.30m or 4'3"
- Helfik D'Elle — $90,000 · 3'9" or 1.15m
- Sneakyside VA — $100,000 · 1.30m or 4'3"
No verified level in public records — wider uncertainty
Market context
Priced from: ProEquest (185) · BIGEQ (166) · HJx (3)
- 8 similar listings in our sample.
- Asking prices run $80,000–$100,000.
- Our fair-range midpoint for this horse is $67,900.
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?
1 flagOne item in the ad needs confirming. Ask the seller about the flagged row before you go further.
| What the ad says | Public records | Our read |
|---|---|---|
| USEF #5870147 | Same horse in USEF | Checks out |
| Sire: Comme il faut | COMME IL FAUT | Checks out |
| Dam: Fleur | FLEUR | Checks out |
| Jumps 3-3”3 currently | Show record ~0.90m | Checks out |
| Asking Sale: $87,500 – $100,000 | Similar horses $57,715–$80,122 | High vs market |
Is this the right horse?
High confidenceUSEF #5870147 and pedigree match the ad · chip …585506. Confirm microchip and papers match the horse you inspect.
Still in our latest ProEquest catalog (catalog snapshot Aug 3, 2026). Open the listing to confirm it is available today.
- Born
- 1 Jan 2017
- Age
- 9 years old · USEF foal date
- Breed
- ZANGERSHEIDE
- Color
- CHESTNUT
- Sex
- G
- Sire
- COMME IL FAUT
- Dam
- FLEUR
- U.S. registry #
- 5870147
- Microchip
- 947000000585506
International record (FEI)
cross ref sire COMME IL FAUT · dam FLEUR · verify on data.fei.org
Video
How long can you ride this horse?
This horse is 9 years old. If sound, you might get about 6–10 more years of useful jumping at this level.
Based on age band (Developing (6–9)). 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. At 9, the horse is still in a developing window — PPE findings should be weighed against upside to the stated level. [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].
- Mild hock osteoarthritis, small fetlock osteophytes, and mild navicular remodeling are commonly reported in sound sport horses.
- Stable, non-progressive changes without lameness are often acceptable when they match the horse's competition history.
- Focus on current soundness, flexion response, and whether maintenance history is documented.
- 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.
Horse Scouts summarizes published sport-horse veterinary literature for informational purposes only. It is not veterinary, legal, or financial advice and creates no legally binding obligation. Consult your own veterinarian before any purchase decision. See our Terms of Service.
Show record
Prize money
USEF prize money on file
Last competition
515 - 15-17 Equitation Flat · Placed 3
Usage rate
20 starts, active 3 of the last 12 months
Goes for
Some amateur/junior mileage; rest in open divisions
Eliminations / retirements
1 EL, 0 RET across 84 starts (1%)
Current level
Consistent at career high
German national record (equi-score)
no match No equi-score result matched this horse on the supplied URL(s).
German and Austrian national shows (Kl. E/A/L/M/S) often do not appear on FEI or USEF. Paste an equi-score class result URL when you submit research to target a specific show.
- 19% win rate — above average compared to similar listed jumpers at unknown (median ~10%, based on 11 horses with records).
U.S. record (USEF)
confirmed 84 USEF class starts · 16 wins (19% win rate) · sire COMME IL FAUT
Last competed: May 10, 2026
| Date | Class | Placing | Rider |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 515 - 15-17 Equitation Flat | 3 | VICTORIA RALEIGH |
| May 10, 2026 | 516 - 15-17 Equitation | 5 | VICTORIA RALEIGH |
| May 10, 2026 | 517 - 15-17 Equitation | 4 | VICTORIA RALEIGH |
| May 3, 2026 | 0.90m · 750 - Training Jumper (.90m) II2d | 5 | VALERIE SHOLTY |
| May 3, 2026 | 0.90m · 751 - Training Jumper (.90m) II2d | 1 | VALERIE SHOLTY |
| May 3, 2026 | 0.90m · JJJP - Training Jumper (.90m) - CHAMPIONSHIP | 2 | VALERIE SHOLTY |
Ask the seller
Contact
- Professional
- Equine Health & Fitness
- Barn / business
- equinehf
- Location
- 16668 Winners Cir, Delray Beach, FL 33446, United States
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 Pasted ad text · tap to expand
Zangershide geldings, grate personality, asking 95 K , has been doing hunters mostly but recently started showing jumpers because owner doesn’t do hunters . Shown with juniors and amateurs. Has Done 120m at 6 yo in Belgium
Seller statements are unverified until USEF, video, and your own inspection back them up.
Similar horses for sale 8 listings
| Horse | Age | Price | Level | Days listed | Win rate | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamille | 9 | $90,000 | 1.30m or 4'3" | 95 days | 8% | View |
| Helfik D'Elle | 9 | $90,000 | 3'9" or 1.15m | 138 days | — | View |
| Sneakyside VA | 9 | $100,000 | 1.30m or 4'3" | 11 days | — | View |
| NFC van Olland | 9 | $100,000 | 4'0" or 1.20, 1.25m | 15 days | 7% | View |
| Remember Me Van Het Vlier | 9 | $100,000 | 4'0" or 1.20, 1.25m | 88 days | 0% · 33 starts | View |
| Lile Ban | 9 | $85,000 | 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m | 18 days | 8% | View |
| Albie | 9 | $85,000 | 4'0" or 1.20, 1.25m | 68 days | — | View |
| Grand Prix Partner | 9 | $80,000 | 1.50, 1.55m or 5'0" | 0 days | — | View |
Find prior listings abroad Search for prior European listings
No European source price on file yet. Use the links below to find the origin listing — then we can compute the dealer spread.
Search for prior listings abroad
European producers often post sale ads on public Facebook Pages that Google indexes. These two searches are usually enough to find the origin price.
What we could not verifyCore checks ran
Still confirm identity, price, and soundness in person.
Sources & import costs
Where we looked
| Source | Status | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. show registry (USEF) | confirmed | 84 USEF class starts · 16 wins (19% win rate) · sire COMME IL FAUT | Open |
| International registry (FEI) | cross_ref | sire COMME IL FAUT · dam FLEUR · verify on data.fei.org | Open |
| Pedigree (HorseTelex) | no_match | No row matched sire/dam | Open |
| German national results (equi-score) | no_match | No equi-score result matched this horse on the supplied URL(s). | Open |
| Show video (ClipMyHorse) | no_match | No confirmed ClipMyHorse horse profile for "Apollo’s Royalty" — open search by name; videos may appear (verify it's the same horse). | Open |
| Original listing | confirmed | 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: 205 similar listings · median $70,000 · interquartile $57,000–$90,000.
Comparable listings by marketplace: ProEquest (185) · BIGEQ (166) · HJx (3) · catalog 2026-07-06.
Win rate 19% (subject) vs 10% median among comps with records.
Comparable listings average $91,250 vs asking $87,500–$100,000 (mid $93,750).
Show record vs similar listings
19% win rate — above average compared to similar listed jumpers at unknown (median ~10%, based on 11 horses with records).
Cohort win rate: min 0% · median 10% · max 57% (11 comps with USEF/SJW records).
Report date: 2026-07-11. Pricing uses ProEquest (185) · BIGEQ (166) · HJx (3) listings (catalog: BIGEQ · 2026-07-06 · HJx · 2026-07-06 · ProEquest · 2026-07-06).
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.