At a glance
How to read- Identity
- Confirmed
- Level
- 1.30m ceiling
- Price
- $100,000 · fair $82,450–$114,460 · worth a call
What to do next
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COROSWITHA Z — Horse Scouts buyer research USEF #5887683 · COROCO Z x CAROSWITHA Z · 9yo Level: ad 1.20m · records ~1.30m Price: Sale: $100,000 · Slightly high Identity: High confidence Report: https://horsescouts.pro/r/coroswitha-z?detail=full
Is the price fair?
Slightly highSale: $100,000 · fair $82,450–$114,460
Currently for sale
$60,000–$110,000
Asking prices of 10 comparable listings (context, not value)
Estimated value
$63,600–$116,600
Adjusted for this horse's record (+6% vs. band)
| Consistent height vs. listed band | +12% | Competes above the listed comp band (1.3m consistent) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance vs. level & win rate | -3% | No verified level in public records — wider uncertainty |
| Open/pro ride | -3% | No amateur/junior mileage — narrower amateur resale market |
Estimated value weights the horse's show record, rideability, age, and typical ask-to-sale gap. Decision aid, not a certified appraisal.
Asking price
$100,000
Based on comparable listing asks and show record — not sold prices or a certified appraisal.
The asking price is a little high, but still close to fair. That is about $3,000 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
- G-Force RC — $100,000 · 4'0" or 1.20, 1.25m
- Remember Me Van Het Vlier — $100,000 · 4'0" or 1.20, 1.25m
- PIREUSA — $110,000 · 4'0" or 1.20, 1.25m
No verified level in public records — wider uncertainty
Market context
Priced from: BIGEQ (18)
- 8 similar listings in our sample.
- Asking prices run $60,000–$120,000.
- Our fair-range midpoint for this horse is $97,000.
Field at 1.20m right now
Verified 1.30m210 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?
ReviewSome items matched and others still need confirmation. Walk through the rows below with your trainer.
| What the ad says | Public records | Our read |
|---|---|---|
| USEF #5887683 | Same horse in USEF | Checks out |
| Sire: COROCO Z | COROCO Z | Checks out |
| Dam: CAROSWITHA Z | CAROSWITHA Z | Checks out |
| Jumps 1.20m | Show record ~1.30m | Checks out |
| Asking Sale: $100,000 | Similar horses $82,450–$114,460 | Slightly high |
Is this the right horse?
High confidenceUSEF #5887683 and pedigree match the ad · chip …912383. Confirm microchip and papers match the horse you inspect.
- Born
- 27 Apr 2017
- Age
- 9 years old · USEF foal date
- Breed
- WARMBLOOD
- Color
- DARK BROWN
- Sex
- Mare
- Sire
- COROCO Z
- Dam
- CAROSWITHA Z
- U.S. registry #
- 5887683
- Microchip
- 528210004912383
International record (FEI)
cross ref sire COROCO Z · dam CAROSWITHA Z · up to 1.20m claimed · 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.
There may still be room to move up a bit if training goes well. 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
809 - 1.20m Open Jumper II2b · Placed 8
Usage rate
19 starts, active 4 of the last 12 months
Goes for
No amateur/junior classes on record — ridden by BEN MERRITT
Eliminations / retirements
Completed all 19 starts on record
Current level
Consistent at career high
- 32% win rate — above average compared to similar listed jumpers at 1.30-1.39m (median ~15.5%, based on 20 horses with records).
U.S. record (USEF)
confirmed 19 USEF class starts · 6 wins (32% win rate) · heights: 1.1, 1.15, 1.2, 1.25, 1.3m · sire COROCO Z (no YOB on dossier — set identity.yob for full career range)
Last competed: Jul 5, 2026
| Date | Class | Placing | Rider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1.20m · 809 - 1.20m Open Jumper II2b | 8 | BEN MERRITT |
| Jul 5, 2026 | 1.20m · 811 - $3000 1.20m Open Jumper Stake II2b | 2 | BEN MERRITT |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 1.15m · 714 - 1.15m Schooling Jumper II2b | 5 | BEN MERRITT |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 1.20m · 811 - 1.20m Open Jumper Stake II2b | 2 | BEN MERRITT |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 1.20m · 809 - Open Jumper - 1.20m II2b | 5 | BEN MERRITT |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 1.20m · 413 - MODIFIED 1.20M | 9 | BEN MERRITT |
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 Pasted ad text · tap to expand
Super star 9 year old mare available for trials in Wellington until the 19th and then in WEC Ocala from July 21st until August 9th! Super results up to 1.30. Was 2nd two consecutive weeks in the 1.20 stake in Tryon. Wants to win but will take a joke all day. We’ve had her in barn for 2 years, easy to maintain and no mareish behavior. Ready to continue her Jr/Am career with her next rider!
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G-Force RC | 12 | $100,000 | 4'0" or 1.20, 1.25m | 95 days | 7% | View |
| Remember Me Van Het Vlier | 9 | $100,000 | 4'0" or 1.20, 1.25m | 95 days | 0% · 36 starts | View |
| PIREUSA | 6 | $110,000 | 4'0" or 1.20, 1.25m | 29 days | 35.29% | View |
| Miss Americana | 6 | $110,000 | 4'0" or 1.20, 1.25m | 40 days | 24% | View |
| KARMA | 6 | $115,000 | 4'0" or 1.20, 1.25m | 7 days | 17% | View |
| Kahili Ginger RC | 9 | $120,000 | 4'0" or 1.20, 1.25m | 95 days | 5% | View |
| Esmeralda | 7 | $60,000 | 4'0" or 1.20, 1.25m | 21 days | — | View |
| Dulcinea Car | 13 | $60,000 | 4'0" or 1.20, 1.25m | 55 days | 14% | 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 | 19 USEF class starts · 6 wins (32% win rate) · heights: 1.1, 1.15, 1.2, 1.25, 1.3m · sire COROCO Z (no YOB on dossier — set identity.yob for full career range) | Open |
| International registry (FEI) | cross_ref | sire COROCO Z · dam CAROSWITHA Z · up to 1.20m claimed · verify on data.fei.org | Open |
| Pedigree (HorseTelex) | no_match | USEF sire/dam on file but no pedigree row scored ≥ 10 | 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 "COROSWITHA Z" — open search by name; videos may appear (verify it's the same horse). | 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: 10 similar listings · median $100,000 · interquartile $60,000–$110,000.
Comparable listings by marketplace: BIGEQ (18) · catalog 2026-07-13.
Stated level 1.2m vs verified 1.3m in public records.
Win rate 32% (subject) vs 15.5% median among comps with records.
Comparable listings average $96,875 vs asking $100,000.
Show record vs similar listings
32% win rate — above average compared to similar listed jumpers at 1.30-1.39m (median ~15.5%, based on 20 horses with records).
Cohort win rate: min 0% · median 15.5% · max 39% (20 comps with USEF/SJW records).
Report date: 2026-07-19. Pricing uses BIGEQ (18) listings (catalog: BIGEQ · 2026-07-13 · HJx · 2026-07-13 · ProEquest · 2026-07-13).
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.