At a glance
How to read- Identity
- Confirmed
- Level
- 1.50m ceiling
- Price
- $107,500 · fair $68,638–$95,285 · negotiate first
What to do next
Proceed with caution — the ad may oversell the level
Public show records top out below what the ad suggests. Ask for video at height before you travel.
- 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.
- Use the fair-price range in this report as context — not a guarantee — if you negotiate.
Galanthos SHK — Horse Scouts buyer research USEF #5813796 · ARTHOS R x CANTA B · 15yo Level: ad 1.60m · records ~1.50m Price: Sale: $100,000 – $115,000 · High vs market Identity: High confidence Report: https://horsescouts.pro/r/galanthos-shk?detail=full
Is the price fair?
High vs marketSale: $100,000 – $115,000 · fair $68,638–$95,285
Currently for sale
$60,000–$150,000
Asking prices of 5 comparable listings (context, not value)
Estimated value
$52,800–$132,000
Adjusted for this horse's record (-12% vs. band)
| Age / runway | -15% | Mature (14+) — short competitive runway |
|---|---|---|
| US-ready + show mileage | +3% | Already stateside with USEF record — no import, campaign now |
Estimated value weights the horse's show record, rideability, age, and typical ask-to-sale gap. Decision aid, not a certified appraisal.
Asking price
$107,500
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 $26,750 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
- Cartol — $95,000 · 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6"
- KT Rebel — $150,000 · 1.45m
- 5o1 Catch Em All — $150,000 · 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6"
Market context
Priced from: BIGEQ (7) · HJx (1)
- 5 similar listings in our sample.
- Asking prices run $41,000–$150,000.
- Our fair-range midpoint for this horse is $80,750.
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?
2 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 #5813796 | Same horse in USEF | Checks out |
| Sire: ARTHOS R | ARTHOS R | Checks out |
| Dam: CANTA B | CANTA B | Checks out |
| Jumps 1.60m | Show record tops out ~1.50m | Ask for video at height |
| Asking Sale: $100,000 – $115,000 | Similar horses $68,638–$95,285 | High vs market |
Is this the right horse?
High confidenceUSEF #5813796 and pedigree match the ad · chip …636199. Confirm microchip and papers match the horse you inspect.
Not found in our latest ProEquest catalog (catalog snapshot Aug 3, 2026) — may be sold, leased, or delisted. Confirm with the seller before you travel.
- Born
- 25 Apr 2011
- Age
- 15 years old · USEF foal date
- Breed
- KWPN
- Sex
- Gelding
- Sire
- ARTHOS R
- Dam
- CANTA B
- U.S. registry #
- 5813796
- Microchip
- 528210002636199
Video
We did not find show video online. Ask the seller for a recent round at the height they advertise.
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.
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Show record
- 3% win rate — below average compared to similar listed jumpers at 1.40m+ (median ~10%, based on 14 horses with records).
U.S. record (USEF)
USEF 5813796 on file — class rounds not loaded yet.
Ask the seller
Contact
- Professional
- Nathalie and Peter Petschenig (PP Show Jumping)
- Location
- Pilot Point, TX United States
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 2 claims · unverified
The ad points to about 1.6m. Public records so far top out around 1.5m — 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 5 listings
Comparable listings span $41,000–$150,000 — price reflects age, show record, bloodlines, and seller positioning, not jump height alone.
| Horse | Age | Price | Level | Days listed | Win rate | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartol | 13 | $95,000 | 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6" | 163 days | — | View |
| KT Rebel | 13 | $150,000 | 1.45m | 55 days | — | View |
| 5o1 Catch Em All | 13 | $150,000 | 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6" | 44 days | — | View |
| Joris | 12 | $60,000 | 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6" | 29 days | — | View |
| Anturio | 13 | $41,000 | 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6" | 48 days | — | View |
What we could not verify2 gaps
Use these if your trainer wants detail — not a reason to panic on their own.
- No show video found online — ask for a recent round at the advertised height.
- ClipMyHorse video not matched — seller video or in-person trial matters more.
Sources & import costs
Where we looked
| Source | Status | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. show registry (USEF) | confirmed | USEF 5813796 · ARTHOS R × CANTA B · verified to 1.50m (heights: 1.30m 1.35m 1.40m 1.45m 1.50m) · CSI2* GP win Surf & Turf May 2023 ($7.7k, Delaney Batter amateur) · pro: Peter Petschenig since Jun 2025 · prior amateur/U25 with Delaney Batter (2022–2025) | Open |
| International registry (FEI) | pending | — | — |
| Pedigree (HorseTelex) | pending | — | — |
| German national results (equi-score) | pending | — | — |
| Show video (ClipMyHorse) | pending | Open | |
| Original listing | confirmed | OTHER | 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: 5 similar listings · median $95,000 · interquartile $60,000–$150,000.
Comparable listings by marketplace: BIGEQ (7) · HJx (1) · catalog 2026-06-25.
Stated level 1.6m vs verified 1.5m in public records.
Win rate 3% (subject) vs 10% median among comps with records.
Comparable listings average $99,200 vs asking $100,000–$115,000 (mid $107,500).
Show record vs similar listings
3% win rate — below average compared to similar listed jumpers at 1.40m+ (median ~10%, based on 14 horses with records).
Cohort win rate: min 0% · median 10% · max 34% (14 comps with USEF/SJW records).
Report date: 2026-07-04. Pricing uses BIGEQ (7) · HJx (1) listings (catalog: BIGEQ · 2026-06-25 · HJx · 2026-06-25 · ProEquest · 2026-06-25).
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.