At a glance
How to read- Identity
- Confirmed
- Level
- Advertised 1.50 / Verified 1.20m
- Price
- Ask $20,000 / Market $28,900–$40,120 · 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.
CAMARO — Horse Scouts buyer research USEF #5884952 · CASSINI I x VIRGINIA IV · 15yo Level: ad 1.50 · records ~1.20m Price: Sale: $20,000 · Looks like a deal Identity: High confidence Report: https://horsescouts.pro/r/camaro?detail=full
Is the price fair?
Looks like a dealSale: $20,000 · fair $28,900–$40,120
Currently for sale
$22,000–$70,000
Asking prices of 118 comparable listings (context, not value)
Estimated market range
$13,200–$42,000
Adjusted for this horse's record (-40% vs. band)
| Consistent height vs. listed band | -24% | Campaigns at 0.91m (career high 1.2m); comps priced a band higher |
|---|---|---|
| Eliminations / retirements | -4% | 8% of rounds ended in EL/RET |
| Big-field results | +2% | 6 win(s) in fields of 12+ (median field 20) |
| Age / runway | -15% | Mature (14+) — short competitive runway |
Estimated market range weights the horse's show record, rideability, age, and typical ask-to-sale gap. Decision aid for how this price compares to similar horses — not a certified appraisal.
Asking price
$20,000
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 $14,000 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
- Esperanza — $22,000 · 2'9" or 0.85m
- *Drogheda Animal Crackers — $35,000 · 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m
- Sneak Attack — $10,000 · 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m
Market context
Priced from: BIGEQ (117) · HJx (1)
- 8 similar listings in our sample.
- Asking prices run $10,000–$49,900.
- Our fair-range midpoint for this horse is $34,000.
Field at 1.20m right now
Verified 1.20m210 rounds · 11 classes · top U.S. shows (WEC Ocala Spring I Regional, WEC Ocala Winter Spectacular X 3* U25, WEC Ocala Winter Spectacular VIII 4* 2* U25) · last 120 days
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 #5884952 | Same horse in USEF | Checks out |
| Sire: Cassini I | CASSINI I | Checks out |
| Dam: Virginia IV | VIRGINIA IV | Checks out |
| Jumps 1.50 | Show record ~1.20m | Checks out |
| Asking Sale: $20,000 | Similar horses $28,900–$40,120 | Looks like a deal |
Is this the right horse?
Pedigree confirmedHorseTelex profile on file matches this horse · chip …838185. Confirm microchip and papers match the horse you inspect.
- Born
- 3 Dec 2010
- Age
- 15 years old · USEF foal date
- Breed
- HOLSTEINER
- Color
- GREY
- Sex
- G
- Sire
- CASSINI I
- Dam
- VIRGINIA IV
- U.S. registry #
- 5884952
- Microchip
- 981100002838185
- International registry #
- 106MU45
International record (FEI)
cross ref FEI 106MU45 (cross-ref) · sire CASSINI I · dam VIRGINIA IV · verify on data.fei.org
Video
How long can you ride this horse?
This horse is 15 years old. If sound, you might get about 2–4 more years of useful jumping at this level.
Do not count on moving up much higher — buy for what you get today. 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 15, buyers often accept age-appropriate imaging change if the record shows continued competitiveness. [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].
- Fetlock remodeling, hock arthritis, prior joint maintenance, and moderate radiographic change are frequently observed at this stage.
- The key question is durability: has this horse stayed in work despite these findings?
- Radiographs alone are weak predictors of future performance — clinical soundness and recent results matter more.
- 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
216 - CHILDREN'S HUNTER HORSE · Placed E
Usage rate
26 starts, active 2 of the last 12 months
US vs FEI record
65 US starts — FEI ID on file but no intl. performance loaded
Class context
Some junior/amateur/pony mileage; rest in unrestricted/open classes
Field size
Median field 20 · 9 top-third finishes in fields of 12+
Eliminations / retirements
5 EL, 0 RET across 65 starts (8%)
Current level
Career high 1.2m
Qualifying / championships
WIHS Equitation / Pony Medal (finals / championship) (name-match; not live standings)
Teacher / progression
4 distinct riders on record · 48% of junior/amateur/pony starts ribboned or clear
German national record (equi-score)
skipped No equi-score URL and no European show footprint to search on.
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.
- 65 USEF class starts · 10 wins (15% win rate) · heights: 0.75, 0.8, 0.84, 0.85, 0.9, 0.91, 1, 1.1, 1.15, 1.2m · sire CASSINI I
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U.S. record (USEF)
confirmed 65 USEF class starts · 10 wins (15% win rate) · heights: 0.75, 0.8, 0.84, 0.85, 0.9, 0.91, 1, 1.1, 1.15, 1.2m · sire CASSINI I
Last competed: Aug 16, 2026
| Date | Class | Placing | Rider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | 216 - CHILDREN'S HUNTER HORSE | E | GIA BINETTI |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 217 - CHILDREN'S HUNTER HORSE | 3 | GIA BINETTI |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 904 - NAL/WIHS CHILDREN'S HUNTER HORSE/ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER CLASSIC | 6 | GIA BINETTI |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 321 - HOPEFUL HUNTER 2'9/3' | DNP | JONNA MURRAY |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 322 - HOPEFUL HUNTER 2'9/3' | 2 | GIA BINETTI |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 512 - OPEN HUNTER | E | GIA BINETTI |
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 Unverified seller copy
Level advertised: 1.50 · Ask: $20,000
Seller statements are unverified until USEF, video, and your own inspection back them up.
Similar horses for sale 8 listings
Comparable listings span $10,000–$49,900 — price reflects age, show record, bloodlines, and seller positioning, not jump height alone.
| Horse | Age | Price | Level | Days listed | Win rate | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esperanza | 16 | $22,000 | 2'9" or 0.85m | 136 days | — | View |
| *Drogheda Animal Crackers | 15 | $35,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 94 days | — | View |
| Sneak Attack | 14 | Lease $10,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 70 days | — | View |
| Raspberri Jam | 15 | Lease $20,000 | 2'0" | 25 days | — | View |
| Sulaatiks Pulsar | 11 | $49,900 | 3'3" or 1.0m | 140 days | — | View |
| Mango | 15 | $15,000 | 2'3" or 0.7m | 66 days | — | View |
| Aria 51 JB | 15 | $15,000 | 2'3" or 0.7m | 84 days | — | View |
| Wild Roses | 13 | $30,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 1 day | — | View |
What we could not verify1 gap
Use these if your trainer wants detail — not a reason to panic on their own.
- No confirmed ClipMyHorse horse profile — use the search link for possible videos and verify identity.
Sources & import costs
Where we looked
| Source | Status | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. show registry (USEF) | confirmed | 65 USEF class starts · 10 wins (15% win rate) · heights: 0.75, 0.8, 0.84, 0.85, 0.9, 0.91, 1, 1.1, 1.15, 1.2m · sire CASSINI I | Open |
| International registry (FEI) | cross_ref | FEI 106MU45 (cross-ref) · sire CASSINI I · dam VIRGINIA IV · verify on data.fei.org | Open |
| Pedigree (HorseTelex) | partial | User-confirmed profile #1506449 · sire CASSINI I · dam VIRGINIA IV | Open |
| German national results (equi-score) | skipped | No equi-score URL and no European show footprint to search on. | — |
| Show video (ClipMyHorse) | no_match | No confirmed ClipMyHorse horse profile for "CAMARO" — 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: 118 similar listings · median $40,000 · interquartile $22,000–$70,000.
Comparable listings by marketplace: BIGEQ (117) · HJx (1) · catalog 2026-09-21.
Comparable listings average $24,613 vs asking $20,000.
Report date: 2026-09-04. Pricing uses BIGEQ (117) · HJx (1) listings (catalog: BIGEQ · 2026-09-21 · HJx · 2026-09-21 · ProEquest · 2026-08-10).
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.