At a glance
How to read- Identity
- Confirmed
- Level
- 1.20m ceiling
- Price
- $45,000 · fair $31,331–$43,495 · 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 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.
Dutch — Horse Scouts buyer research USEF #5620988 · NUMERO UNO x VELINA · 13yo Level: ad 1.00m · records ~1.20m Price: Sale: $45,000 · High vs market Identity: High confidence Report: https://horsescouts.pro/r/dutch?detail=full
Is the price fair?
High vs marketSale: $45,000 · fair $31,331–$43,495
Currently for sale
$25,000–$50,000
Asking prices of 25 comparable listings (context, not value)
Estimated value
$31,000–$62,000
Adjusted for this horse's record (+24% vs. band)
| Consistent height vs. listed band | +24% | Competes above the listed comp band (1.2m consistent) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance vs. level & win rate | -3% | No verified level in public records — wider uncertainty |
| Amateur-proven | +3% | 55% of starts in amateur/junior divisions |
Estimated value weights the horse's show record, rideability, age, and typical ask-to-sale gap. Decision aid, not a certified appraisal.
Asking price
$45,000
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 $8,140 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
- Woody - CHF Iconic — $45,000 · 3'3" or 1.0m
- Ollie — $55,000 · 3'0" or 0.90, 0.95m
- Elvis — $25,000 · 3'0" or 0.90, 0.95m
No verified level in public records — wider uncertainty
Market context
Priced from: BIGEQ (25)
- 8 similar listings in our sample.
- Asking prices run $25,000–$75,000.
- Our fair-range midpoint for this horse is $36,860.
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 #5620988 | Same horse in USEF | Checks out |
| Sire: NUMERO UNO | NUMERO UNO | Checks out |
| Dam: VELINA | VELINA | Checks out |
| Jumps 1.00m | Show record ~1.20m | Checks out |
| Asking Sale: $45,000 | Similar horses $31,331–$43,495 | High vs market |
Is this the right horse?
High confidenceUSEF #5620988 and pedigree match the ad · chip …871963. Confirm microchip and papers match the horse you inspect.
- Born
- 1 Jan 2013
- Age
- 13 years old · USEF foal date
- Breed
- Dutch Warmblood
- Color
- BAY
- Sex
- Gelding
- Sire
- NUMERO UNO
- Dam
- VELINA
- U.S. registry #
- 5620988
- Microchip
- 528210002871963
International record (FEI)
cross ref sire NUMERO UNO · dam VELINA · up to 1.00m claimed · verify on data.fei.org
Video
How long can you ride this horse?
This horse is 13 years old. If sound, you might get about 4–6 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 13, this horse may be in or near the prime competition window described in FEI-level population studies. [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
120 - $275 Junior Hunter 3'3 15 and under/16-17 - FP · Placed DNP
Usage rate
26 starts, active 2 of the last 12 months
Goes for
55% of starts in amateur/junior divisions
Eliminations / retirements
Completed all 326 starts on record
Current level
Consistent at career high
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.
- 326 USEF class starts · 31 wins (10% win rate) · heights: 0.65, 0.75, 0.8, 0.9, 0.95, 1, 1.1, 1.15, 1.2m · sire NUMERO UNO
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U.S. record (USEF)
confirmed 326 USEF class starts · 31 wins (10% win rate) · heights: 0.65, 0.75, 0.8, 0.9, 0.95, 1, 1.1, 1.15, 1.2m · sire NUMERO UNO
Last competed: Oct 12, 2025
| Date | Class | Placing | Rider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2025 | 120 - $275 Junior Hunter 3'3 15 and under/16-17 - FP | DNP | OLIVIA ISRAEL |
| Oct 12, 2025 | 121 - $275 Junior Hunter 3'3 15 and under/16-17 (1st rnd Classic) | DNP | OLIVIA ISRAEL |
| Oct 12, 2025 | 122 - $275 Junior Hunter 3'3 15 and under/16-17 | 3 | OLIVIA ISRAEL |
| Oct 12, 2025 | 123 - $275 Junior Hunter 3'3 15 and under/16-17-Handy | 3 | OLIVIA ISRAEL |
| Oct 12, 2025 | 124 - Junior Hunter 3'3 15 and under/16-17 U/S | 2 | OLIVIA ISRAEL |
| Oct 12, 2025 | 412 - $1200 Junior/Amateur Owner Hunter Classic 3'3" & 3'6" | DNP | OLIVIA ISRAEL |
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
For ⛵️ - 2’6”-3’ packer, good mover and jumper, great lead change, forgiving over fences. Puppy dog personality in the barn. Dutch usef 5620988 2013 16.2 Dutch Warmblood gelding Mid 5’s starting with a 4 Video in comments
Seller statements are unverified until USEF, video, and your own inspection back them up.
Similar horses for sale 8 listings
Comparable listings span $25,000–$75,000 — price reflects age, show record, bloodlines, and seller positioning, not jump height alone.
| Horse | Age | Price | Level | Days listed | Win rate | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woody - CHF Iconic | 16 | $45,000 | 3'3" or 1.0m | 27 days | — | View |
| Ollie | 7 | $55,000 | 3'0" or 0.90, 0.95m | 39 days | — | View |
| Elvis | 8 | $25,000 | 3'0" or 0.90, 0.95m | 82 days | — | View |
| Maestro Blue F | 9 | $75,000 | 3'0" or 0.90, 0.95m | 24 days | — | View |
| Ups en Downs VHV | 6 | $50,000 | 3'3" or 1.0m | 71 days | — | View |
| Magnum Van 'Theike | 14 | $50,000 | 3'3" or 1.0m | 56 days | — | View |
| Fool’s Gold | 12 | $50,000 | 3'3" or 1.0m | 65 days | — | View |
| Dundee | 7 | $38,000 | 3'3" or 1.0m | 4 days | — | 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 | 326 USEF class starts · 31 wins (10% win rate) · heights: 0.65, 0.75, 0.8, 0.9, 0.95, 1, 1.1, 1.15, 1.2m · sire NUMERO UNO | Open |
| International registry (FEI) | cross_ref | sire NUMERO UNO · dam VELINA · up to 1.00m 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) | no_match | No confirmed ClipMyHorse horse profile for "Dutch" — 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: 25 similar listings · median $38,000 · interquartile $25,000–$50,000.
Comparable listings by marketplace: BIGEQ (25) · catalog 2026-08-10.
Stated level 1m vs verified 1.2m in public records.
Comparable listings average $48,500 vs asking $45,000.
Report date: 2026-08-23. Pricing uses BIGEQ (25) listings (catalog: BIGEQ · 2026-08-10 · HJx · 2026-08-10 · 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.