At a glance
How to read- Identity
- Review needed
- Level
- Advertised 1.15m / Verified 1.20m
- Price
- Ask $65,000 / Market $32,130–$44,604 · negotiate first
What to do next
Proceed with caution — share with your trainer first
Public records did not fully confirm identity. Your trainer should green-light before you reach out.
- 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.
- Use the fair-price range in this report as context — not a guarantee — if you negotiate.
CSS Ronaldo — Horse Scouts buyer research USEF #5859724 · Kannan x No Limit Van 'T Kieveld · 9yo Level: ad 1.15m · records ~1.20m Price: Sale: $65,000 · High vs market Identity: Review needed Report: https://horsescouts.pro/r/css-ronaldo?detail=full
Is the price fair?
High vs marketSale: $65,000 · fair $32,130–$44,604
Currently for sale
$18,000–$60,000
Asking prices of 147 comparable listings (context, not value)
Estimated market range
$22,320–$74,400
Adjusted for this horse's record (+24% vs. band)
| Performance vs. level & win rate | +8% | Verified level (1.20-1.29m) above stated (1.10-1.19m) |
|---|---|---|
| Restricted-class proven | +3% | 56% of starts in junior/amateur/pony restricted classes |
| Big-field results | +2% | 17 win(s) in fields of 12+ (median field 13) |
| Teacher / schoolmaster signal | +2% | 8 distinct riders with 56% restricted-class starts |
| Age / runway | +6% | Developing (6–9) — long competitive runway + resale optionality |
| US-ready + show mileage | +3% | Already stateside with USEF record — no import, campaign now |
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
$65,000
Ask vs similar listings: +86% vs segment median $35,000 (n=147).
The asking price looks high compared to similar horses for sale. That is about $27,200 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
- April Shadow — $12,345 · 4'0" or 1.20, 1.25m
- Mr GOOSE — $25,500 · 3'9" or 1.15m
- Mr Sherlock Holmes — $25,000 · 3'9" or 1.15m
Verified level (1.20-1.29m) above stated (1.10-1.19m)
Market context
Priced from: BIGEQ (146) · HJx (1)
- 8 similar listings in our sample.
- Asking prices run $12,345–$90,000.
- Our fair-range midpoint for this horse is $37,800.
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?
3 flagsSeveral things in the ad do not line up with public records. Share this section with your trainer before you call the seller.
| What the ad says | Public records | Our read |
|---|---|---|
| USEF #5859724 | Registry sire/dam differ from ad | Verify pedigree |
| Sire: Kannan x Lacoste | Kannan | Checks out |
| Dam: Cento | No Limit Van 'T Kieveld | Doesn't match |
| Jumps 1.15m | Show record ~1.20m | Checks out |
| Pre-U.S. Belgian campaign | Equibel: 6 BE round(s), 0 win(s), top ~1.05m | Checks out |
| Asking Sale: $65,000 | Similar horses $32,130–$44,604 | High vs market |
Is this the right horse?
Review neededAmbiguous pedigree or identity matches (low confidence). Verify USEF number · chip …424315 and seller details in person before you trial or offer.
We matched USEF #5859724, but the ad's sire/dam do not match the U.S. registry. Confirm pedigree with the seller.
- Born
- 6 Sep 2017
- Age
- 9 years old · USEF foal date
- Breed
- Belgian Warmblood
- Color
- Dark Bay
- Sex
- Gelding
- Sire
- Kannan
- Dam
- No Limit Van 'T Kieveld
- U.S. registry #
- 5859724
- Microchip
- 981100004424315
International record (FEI)
cross ref sire Kannan · dam No Limit Van 'T Kieveld · up to 1.10m 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.
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.
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Show record
Prize money
USEF prize money on file
Last competition
125 - Jr/Am Jpr 1.0 m II 2b · Placed 1
Usage rate
18 starts, active 5 of the last 12 months
Class context
56% of starts in junior/amateur/pony restricted classes (not a rider-license claim)
Field size
Median field 13 · 32 top-third finishes in fields of 12+
Eliminations / retirements
3 EL, 0 RET across 142 starts (2%)
Current level
Consistent at career high
Qualifying / championships
WIHS Equitation / Pony Medal (finals / championship) · NHS / ASPCA Maclay (finals / championship) · Prestige venues: EQUUS EVENTS TRYON FALL 4, TRYON FALL 3 (name-match; not live standings)
Teacher / progression
8 distinct riders with 56% restricted-class starts · 63% of junior/amateur/pony starts ribboned or clear
Pre-U.S. record (Equibel / Belgian Warmblood)
confirmed 6 BE round(s) on file (microchip) — 6 sampled · 0 win(s) · top 1.05m · 2021-09-12 → 2022-07-23
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.
- 142 USEF class starts · 29 wins (20% win rate) · heights: 0.76, 0.8, 0.84, 0.85, 0.9, 0.91, 0.95, 1, 1.05, 1.07, 1.1, 1.15, 1.2m · sire Kannan
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U.S. record (USEF)
confirmed 142 USEF class starts · 29 wins (20% win rate) · heights: 0.76, 0.8, 0.84, 0.85, 0.9, 0.91, 0.95, 1, 1.05, 1.07, 1.1, 1.15, 1.2m · sire Kannan
Last competed: Aug 2, 2026
| Date | Class | Placing | Rider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2026 | 1.05m · 125 - Jr/Am Jpr 1.0 m II 2b | 1 | ANNA SZEFC |
| Aug 2, 2026 | 1.05m · 126 - Jr /Am Jpr 1.0 m II.2.1 | DNP | ANNA SZEFC |
| Aug 2, 2026 | 1.05m · 153 - Jr/Am Jpr 1.0 m Jpr Classic II 2 b | 6 | ANNA SZEFC |
| Aug 2, 2026 | 1.05m · 122 - 1.05 M Schooling Jpr II 2b | 1 | ANNA SZEFC |
| Aug 2, 2026 | 1m · CHCH6 - Jr /Am JUMPER 1.0 m CHAMPIONSHIP | 1 | ANNA SZEFC |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 1.05m · 126 - Jr/Am Jpr 1.0 m II 2d | DNP | ANNA SZEFC |
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
2016 gelding (Kannan x Lacoste x Cento) 1.10m jr/ am winner! Has shown through 1.25m with an amateur and is happy to help someone move up through the divisions. Very fun and very competitive!
Seller statements are unverified until USEF, video, and your own inspection back them up.
Similar horses for sale 8 listings
Comparable listings span $12,345–$90,000 — price reflects age, show record, bloodlines, and seller positioning, not jump height alone.
| Horse | Age | Price | Level | Days listed | Win rate | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April Shadow | 7 | $12,345 | 4'0" or 1.20, 1.25m | 12 days | — | View |
| Mr GOOSE | 5 | Lease $25,500 | 3'9" or 1.15m | 145 days | — | View |
| Mr Sherlock Holmes | 5 | $25,000 | 3'9" or 1.15m | 150 days | — | View |
| Coach | 11 | $60,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 6 days | — | View |
| Coachella | 11 | $60,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 6 days | — | View |
| Acorn | 9 | $90,000 | 2'9" or 0.85m | 0 days | — | View |
| your pony here. | 7 | $70,000 | 2'9" or 0.85m | 134 days | — | View |
| Boca's Pony Boy | 7 | $75,000 | 2'9" or 0.85m | 71 days | — | View |
What we could not verify4 gaps
Use these if your trainer wants detail — not a reason to panic on their own.
- Identity needs review — confirm registry numbers and pedigree with the seller.
- Ad sire/dam do not match the U.S. registry — confirm pedigree before you inspect.
- No confirmed ClipMyHorse horse profile — use the search link for possible videos and verify identity.
- Seller ask sits well above similar listed ponies — common for private deals, but treat as aspirational until verified.
Sources & import costs
Where we looked
| Source | Status | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. show registry (USEF) | confirmed | 142 USEF class starts · 29 wins (20% win rate) · heights: 0.76, 0.8, 0.84, 0.85, 0.9, 0.91, 0.95, 1, 1.05, 1.07, 1.1, 1.15, 1.2m · sire Kannan | Open |
| International registry (FEI) | cross_ref | sire Kannan · dam No Limit Van 'T Kieveld · up to 1.10m claimed · verify on data.fei.org | Open |
| Pedigree (HorseTelex) | no_match | No row matched sire/dam | Open |
| German national results (equi-score) | skipped | No equi-score URL and no European show footprint to search on. | — |
| Show video (ClipMyHorse) | needs_review | ClipMyHorse: 8 profiles — Sire/dam on file but no candidate scored high enough | Open |
| equibel | confirmed | 6 BE round(s) on file (microchip) — 6 sampled · 0 win(s) · top 1.05m · 2021-09-12 → 2022-07-23 | — |
| Original listing | confirmed | ELITEEQUINE | 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: 147 similar listings · median $35,000 · interquartile $18,000–$60,000.
Comparable listings by marketplace: BIGEQ (146) · HJx (1) · catalog 2026-10-26.
Stated level 1.15m vs verified 1.2m in public records.
Comparable listings average $52,231 vs asking $65,000.
Report date: 2026-11-13. Pricing uses BIGEQ (146) · HJx (1) listings (catalog: BIGEQ · 2026-10-26 · HJx · 2026-10-26 · 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.