At a glance
How to read- Identity
- Partial match
- Level
- Advertised 1m / Verified 0.80m
- Price
- No ask / Market $21,250–$29,205 · hold off
No asking price on file — get a number from the seller before you go further.
What to do next
Proceed with caution — share with your trainer first
Identity and jump level both need verification. Do not call the seller until your trainer has read this.
- Send this report to your trainer and ask whether it is worth a call or trial.
- If your trainer is interested, ask the seller for a recent video at the advertised height.
- Get a clear asking price and what is included before you wire anything.
EZEKIEL DE BAGNEUX — Horse Scouts buyer research USEF #6033311 · UPSILON x LIMERICK DE BAGNEUX · 12yo Level: ad 1m · records ~0.80m Price: no ask · fair $21,250–$29,205 Identity: Medium confidence Report: https://horsescouts.pro/r/ezekiel-de-bagneux?detail=full
Is the price fair?
No asking priceSimilar horses: $21,250 – $29,205 · mid $24,750. Ask the seller for their number.
Currently for sale
$21,250–$38,750
Asking prices of 10 comparable listings (context, not value)
Estimated market range
$19,125–$34,875
Adjusted for this horse's record (-10% vs. band)
| Performance vs. level & win rate | -10% | Verified level (under 0.95m) below stated (0.95-1.09m) |
|---|---|---|
| Eliminations / retirements | -4% | 11% of rounds ended in EL/RET |
| Big-field results | +2% | Competitive in fields of 12+ (2 top-third finishes) |
| Age / runway | +2% | Prime (10–13) — proven miles with several useful years left |
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.
Fair market band
$21,250–$29,205
Based on comparable listing asks and show record — not sold prices or a certified appraisal.
We do not have an asking price to compare.
Budget beyond the purchase usually includes: PPE / vetting, shipping, sales commission (if you use an agent).
Similar listings in this band
- Forever After All — $25,000 · 2'9" or 0.85m
- Juno — $12,000 · 2'9" or 0.85m
- Balou Belle TCE — $40,000 · 2'9" or 0.85m
Public records top out around 0.80m. The ad says 1m.
Market context
Priced from: BIGEQ (9) · HJx (1)
- 8 similar listings in our sample.
- Asking prices run $12,000–$89,000.
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 #6033311 | Registry sire/dam differ from ad | Verify pedigree |
| Sire: Metro Stables | UPSILON | Doesn't match |
| Dam: LIMERICK DE BAGNEUX | LIMERICK DE BAGNEUX | Checks out |
| Jumps 1m | Show record tops out ~0.80m | Ask for video at height |
| Asking price | Fair range $21,250–$29,205 | Fair range only |
Is this the right horse?
Pedigree confirmedHorseTelex profile on file matches this horse · chip …529348. Confirm microchip and papers match the horse you inspect.
We matched USEF #6033311, but the ad's sire/dam do not match the U.S. registry. Confirm pedigree with the seller.
- Born
- 2 May 2014
- Age
- 12 years old · USEF foal date
- Breed
- ANGLO-ARABIAN
- Color
- GREY
- Sex
- Mare
- Sire
- UPSILON
- Dam
- LIMERICK DE BAGNEUX
- Dam's sire
- VELOCE DE FAVI X
- U.S. registry #
- 6033311
- Microchip
- 250259600529348
International record (FEI)
cross ref sire UPSILON · dam LIMERICK DE BAGNEUX · verify on data.fei.org
Video
How long can you ride this horse?
This horse is 12 years old. If sound, you might get about 4–6 more years of useful jumping at this level.
Based on age band (Prime (10–13)). 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 12, 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.
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Show record
Prize money
USEF prize money on file
Last competition
204 - 0.80m Jumper · Placed DNP
Usage rate
9 starts, active 5 of the last 12 months
Class context
Some junior/amateur/pony mileage; rest in unrestricted/open classes
Field size
Median field 19 · 2 top-third finishes in fields of 12+
Eliminations / retirements
0 EL, 1 RET across 9 starts (11%)
Current level
Consistent at career high
- 9 USEF class starts · heights: 0.8m · sire UPSILON (no YOB on dossier — set identity.yob for full career range)
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U.S. record (USEF)
confirmed 9 USEF class starts · heights: 0.8m · sire UPSILON (no YOB on dossier — set identity.yob for full career range)
Last competed: Jul 26, 2026
| Date | Class | Placing | Rider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | 0.80m · 204 - 0.80m Jumper | DNP | JOHANNA HYYPPA |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 0.80m · 251 - .80m Junior/Amateur Jumper | 5 | LENA STORTZ |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 0.80m · 252 - .80m Junior/Amateur Jumper | 4 | LENA STORTZ |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 0.80m · 253 - .80m Junior/Amateur Jumper | DNP | LENA STORTZ |
| Apr 5, 2026 | HT12 - Modified - OM:B | R | ONDINE EARDLEY |
| Mar 15, 2026 | OM:B - Modified | 9 | ONDINE EARDLEY |
Ask the seller
Contact
- Phone
- (***) ***-6084(860) 918-6084
Direct contact is hidden on public reports. Confirm you have the right horse before calling.
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
Ezekiel De Bagneux is proudly offered by Metro Stables. 12yo, 15.2h mare. A true pocket rocket who has experience and wins from .65m–1.0m. Call or text us today for more information! 📲 Johanna Hyyppa: (***) ***-6084 📲 Olivia Ferro: (***) ***-2978
The ad points to about 1m. Public records so far top out around 0.8m — ask for video at the advertised height.
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–$89,000 — price reflects age, show record, bloodlines, and seller positioning, not jump height alone.
| Horse | Age | Price | Level | Days listed | Win rate | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forever After All | 11 | $25,000 | 2'9" or 0.85m | 170 days | — | View |
| Juno | 9 | $12,000 | 2'9" or 0.85m | 4 days | — | View |
| Balou Belle TCE | 9 | $40,000 | 2'9" or 0.85m | 159 days | — | View |
| Ellie Mae | 7 | $89,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 69 days | — | View |
| Osaka | 7 | $25,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 87 days | — | View |
| Onwards Grace O’Malley | 7 | $35,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 183 days | — | View |
| Leilani PW | 8 | $65,000 | 0.9m | 5 days | — | View |
| Jades a Gem | 5 | Lease $10,000–$19,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 86 days | — | View |
What we could not verify4 gaps
Use these if your trainer wants detail — not a reason to panic on their own.
- 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.
- No asking price on file — we show a fair range, not a deal verdict.
- No asking price captured — we cannot flag overstatement against a seller number.
Sources & import costs
Where we looked
| Source | Status | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. show registry (USEF) | confirmed | 9 USEF class starts · heights: 0.8m · sire UPSILON (no YOB on dossier — set identity.yob for full career range) | Open |
| International registry (FEI) | cross_ref | sire UPSILON · dam LIMERICK DE BAGNEUX · verify on data.fei.org | Open |
| Pedigree (HorseTelex) | partial | sire UPSILON · dam LIMERICK DE BAGNEUX AA · dam sire VELOCE DE FAVI X | 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 "EZEKIEL DE BAGNEUX" — 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 $27,500 · interquartile $21,250–$38,750.
Comparable listings by marketplace: BIGEQ (9) · HJx (1) · catalog 2026-09-07.
Stated level 1m vs verified 0.8m in public records.
Report date: 2026-09-08. Pricing uses BIGEQ (9) · HJx (1) listings (catalog: BIGEQ · 2026-09-07 · HJx · 2026-09-07 · 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.