At a glance
How to read- Identity
- Confirmed
- Level
- Ad 1.0
- Price
- $75,000 · fair $32,300–$44,840 · 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 says yes, schedule a trial and book a pre-purchase exam with your own vet.
- Use the fair-price range in this report as context — not a guarantee — if you negotiate.
Golden Hour CHF — Horse Scouts buyer research USEF #5803943 · LESTAT x MORY B · 8yo Level: ad 1.0 Price: Sale: $75,000 · High vs market Identity: High confidence Report: https://horsescouts.pro/r/golden-hour-chf?detail=full
Is the price fair?
High vs marketSale: $75,000 · fair $32,300–$44,840
Currently for sale
$21,500–$65,000
Asking prices of 120 comparable listings (context, not value)
Estimated value
$22,360–$67,600
Adjusted for this horse's record (+4% vs. band)
| Performance vs. level & win rate | -5% | USEF pony division on file — fence height inferred from size division when available; Weak placing trend on USEF record |
|---|---|---|
| Amateur-proven | +3% | 69% of starts in amateur/junior divisions |
| Age / runway | +6% | Developing (6–9) — long competitive runway + resale optionality |
Estimated value weights the horse's show record, rideability, age, and typical ask-to-sale gap. Decision aid, not a certified appraisal.
Asking price
$75,000
Ask vs similar listings: +88% vs segment median $40,000 (n=120).
The asking price looks high compared to similar horses for sale. That is about $37,000 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
- CF Regis — $125,000 · 2'9" or 0.85m
- DELIGHTED — $75,000 · 2'0"
- Wrenwood Dreamliner (Harv — $70,000 · 3'0" or 0.90, 0.95m
USEF pony division on file — fence height inferred from size division when available
Market context
Priced from: BIGEQ (120)
- 8 similar listings in our sample.
- Asking prices run $50,000–$125,000.
- Our fair-range midpoint for this horse is $38,000.
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?
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 #5803943 | Same horse in USEF | Checks out |
| Sire: Lestat OLD | LESTAT | Checks out |
| Dam: Mory B | MORY B | Checks out |
| Jumps 1.0 | No show record at this height | Ask for video |
| Asking Sale: $75,000 | Similar horses $32,300–$44,840 | High vs market |
Is this the right horse?
High confidenceUSEF #5803943 and pedigree match the ad · chip …112153. Confirm microchip and papers match the horse you inspect.
- Born
- 16 Apr 2018
- Age
- 8 years old · USEF foal date
- Breed
- WESTPHALIAN
- Color
- CHESTNUT
- Sex
- G
- Sire
- LESTAT
- Dam
- MORY B
- U.S. registry #
- 5803943
- Microchip
- 933000320112153
International record (FEI)
cross ref sire LESTAT · dam MORY B · verify on data.fei.org
Video
How long can you ride this horse?
This horse is 8 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 8, 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
350B - Low Adult Hunter O/F · Placed DNP
Usage rate
61 starts, active 5 of the last 12 months
Goes for
69% of starts in amateur/junior divisions
Eliminations / retirements
2 EL, 0 RET across 389 starts (1%)
- 5% win rate — below average compared to similar listed jumpers at unknown (median ~14.5%, based on 16 horses with records).
U.S. record (USEF)
confirmed 389 USEF class starts · 20 wins (5% win rate) · sire LESTAT
Last competed: Jun 14, 2026
| Date | Class | Placing | Rider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | 350B - Low Adult Hunter O/F | DNP | KAITLYN CARNEY |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 351B - Low Adult Hunter O/F | DNP | KAITLYN CARNEY |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 354A - Low Adult Hunter U/S | NS | KAITLYN CARNEY |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 285 - Homeward Farms Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 O/F | DNP | KAITLYN CARNEY |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 286 - Homeward Farms Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 O/F - Round 1 | DNP | KAITLYN CARNEY |
| Jun 7, 2026 | 287 - Homeward Farms Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35 O/F | DNP | KAITLYN CARNEY |
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 Unverified seller copy
Level advertised: 1.0 · Ask: $75,000
Seller statements are unverified until USEF, video, and your own inspection back them up.
Similar horses for sale 8 listings
Comparable listings span $40,000–$125,000 — price reflects age, show record, bloodlines, and seller positioning, not jump height alone.
| Horse | Age | Price | Level | Days listed | Win rate | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF Regis | 8 | $125,000 | 2'9" or 0.85m | 69 days | — | View |
| DELIGHTED | 8 | $75,000 | 2'0" | 35 days | — | View |
| Wrenwood Dreamliner (Harv | 8 | $70,000 | 3'0" or 0.90, 0.95m | 71 days | — | View |
| Just Ricky | 8 | $85,000 | 2'3" or 0.7m | 33 days | — | View |
| Rubynhood | 8 | Lease $40,000–$69,000 | 2'3" or 0.7m | 77 days | — | View |
| Morton's Sable Kitten | 8 | $50,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 31 days | — | View |
| Pleasure de ness | 7 | $60,000 | 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m | 74 days | — | View |
| Steez | 9 | $55,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 73 days | — | View |
What we could not verify2 gaps
Use these if your trainer wants detail — not a reason to panic on their own.
- Seller ask sits well above similar listed ponies — common for private deals, but treat as aspirational until verified.
- Ask exceeds our fair band for similar listings — the number may reflect finals-tier positioning not visible in public comps.
Sources & import costs
Where we looked
| Source | Status | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. show registry (USEF) | confirmed | 389 USEF class starts · 20 wins (5% win rate) · sire LESTAT | Open |
| International registry (FEI) | cross_ref | sire LESTAT · dam MORY B · 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) | confirmed | 67 show videos · 2018 | 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: 120 similar listings · median $40,000 · interquartile $21,500–$65,000.
Comparable listings by marketplace: BIGEQ (120) · catalog 2026-08-03.
Comparable listings average $71,813 vs asking $75,000.
Report date: 2026-07-07. Pricing uses BIGEQ (120) listings (catalog: BIGEQ · 2026-08-03 · HJx · 2026-08-03 · ProEquest · 2026-08-03).
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.