At a glance
How to read- Identity
- Review needed
- Level
- 1.10m ceiling
- Price
- $50,000 · fair $70,907–$98,436 · verify 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.
- Do not skip a pre-purchase exam — public records cannot check soundness.
NEVERLAND DE MUZE — Horse Scouts buyer research USEF #5778737 · DALLAS VDL x NILA · 9yo Level: ad 1.10m · records ~1.10m Price: Sale: $50,000 · Looks like a deal Identity: Low confidence Report: https://horsescouts.pro/r/neverland-de-muze?detail=full
Is the price fair?
Looks like a dealSale: $50,000 · fair $70,907–$98,436
Currently for sale
$62,250–$106,250
Asking prices of 16 comparable listings (context, not value)
Estimated value
$60,382–$103,063
Adjusted for this horse's record (-3% vs. band)
| Performance vs. level & win rate | -3% | No verified level in public records — wider uncertainty |
|---|
Estimated value weights the horse's show record, rideability, age, and typical ask-to-sale gap. Decision aid, not a certified appraisal.
Asking price
$50,000
Based on comparable listing asks and show record — not sold prices or a certified appraisal.
Compared to similar horses for sale, the price looks undervalued. That is about $33,420 below 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
- Better Man — $90,000 · 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m
- JES Vee Vee — $39,000 · 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m
- Ouzo — $33,000 · 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m
No verified level in public records — wider uncertainty
Market context
Priced from: BIGEQ (16)
- 8 similar listings in our sample.
- Asking prices run $33,000–$150,000.
- Our fair-range midpoint for this horse is $83,420.
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 #5778737 | Registry sire/dam differ from ad | Verify pedigree |
| Sire: DALLAS VDL | DALLAS VDL | Checks out |
| Dam: Dallas VDL | NILA | Doesn't match |
| Jumps 1.10m | Show record ~1.10m | Checks out |
| Asking Sale: $50,000 | Similar horses $70,907–$98,436 | Looks like a deal |
Is this the right horse?
Low confidenceUSEF #5778737 aligns with public records · chip …943121. Confirm pedigree and microchip match the horse you inspect.
We matched USEF #5778737, but the ad's sire/dam do not match the U.S. registry. Confirm pedigree with the seller.
- Born
- 1 Jan 2017
- Age
- 9 years old · USEF foal date
- Breed
- Belgian Warmblood
- Color
- GREY
- Sex
- Gelding
- Sire
- DALLAS VDL
- Dam
- NILA
- U.S. registry #
- 5778737
- Microchip
- 967000009943121
International record (FEI)
cross ref sire DALLAS VDL · dam NILA · 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.
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 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
339 - 1.10m Junior/Amateur Jumper - II:2(b) · Placed 4
Usage rate
15 starts, active 2 of the last 12 months
Goes for
Some amateur/junior mileage; rest in open divisions
Eliminations / retirements
Completed all 15 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.
- 20% win rate — above average compared to similar listed jumpers at 1.10-1.19m (median ~7.5%, based on 10 horses with records).
U.S. record (USEF)
confirmed 15 USEF class starts · 3 wins (20% win rate) · heights: 1, 1.1m · sire DALLAS VDL (no YOB on dossier — set identity.yob for full career range)
Last competed: Jun 14, 2026
| Date | Class | Placing | Rider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.15m · 339 - 1.10m Junior/Amateur Jumper - II:2(b) | 4 | JORDAN SANDS |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.15m · 340 - 1.10m Junior/Amateur Jumper - II:2(d) | 5 | JORDAN SANDS |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.15m · 405 - $1,500 NAL/ WIHS Junior Amateur Jumper Classic - 1.10m | 7 | JORDAN SANDS |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1m · 321 - 1.00m Jumper - II:2(d) | DNP | JORDAN SANDS |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.10m · 327 - 1.10m Jumper - II:1 | 5 | JORDAN SANDS |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.10m · 328 - 1.10m Jumper - II:2(d) | 4 | JORDAN SANDS |
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
✨Neverland de Muze: imported, 2017, 17h Belgian Warmblood gelding out of Dallas VDL. “Grayson” is your 1.0-1.10 packer. He has been extremely successful in the 1.0 with his rider and they just recently moved up to the 1.10 with great success. This horse will jump from anywhere, even if the jump is on fire. He is as brave as the day is long and is a loves to win. He has a very soft mouth so is looking for someone who has a lighter hand and isn’t pulling on him the whole time. BUT if you are that person who pulls.. he still jumps. He’s also been to a few equitation finals (because he is so brave and we know he’ll go around). Mid 🖐🏽’s ⛵️or mid-low for L.
Seller statements are unverified until USEF, video, and your own inspection back them up.
Similar horses for sale 8 listings
Comparable listings span $33,000–$150,000 — price reflects age, show record, bloodlines, and seller positioning, not jump height alone.
| Horse | Age | Price | Level | Days listed | Win rate | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Better Man | 10 | $90,000 | 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m | 25 days | 7% | View |
| JES Vee Vee | 10 | $39,000 | 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m | 25 days | — | View |
| Ouzo | 7 | $33,000 | 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m | 55 days | — | View |
| Calvin | 9 | $70,000 | 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m | 6 days | 9% | View |
| your horse here. | 8 | $70,000 | 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m | 45 days | — | View |
| Tokio Van Schuttershof Z | 6 | $75,000 | 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m | 14 days | 2% | View |
| Dream Deal Z | 7 | $82,000 | 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m | 47 days | — | View |
| Quiero Van’t Laar | 10 | $150,000 | 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m | 31 days | 10% | View |
What we could not verify2 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.
Sources & import costs
Where we looked
| Source | Status | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. show registry (USEF) | confirmed | 15 USEF class starts · 3 wins (20% win rate) · heights: 1, 1.1m · sire DALLAS VDL (no YOB on dossier — set identity.yob for full career range) | Open |
| International registry (FEI) | cross_ref | sire DALLAS VDL · dam NILA · 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) | no_match | No confirmed ClipMyHorse horse profile for "NEVERLAND DE MUZE" — 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: 16 similar listings · median $86,000 · interquartile $62,250–$106,250.
Comparable listings by marketplace: BIGEQ (16) · catalog 2026-07-13.
Stated level 1.1m vs verified 1.1m in public records.
Win rate 20% (subject) vs 7.5% median among comps with records.
Comparable listings average $76,125 vs asking $50,000.
Show record vs similar listings
20% win rate — above average compared to similar listed jumpers at 1.10-1.19m (median ~7.5%, based on 10 horses with records).
Cohort win rate: min 2% · median 7.5% · max 16% (10 comps with USEF/SJW records).
Report date: 2026-07-19. Pricing uses BIGEQ (16) listings (catalog: BIGEQ · 2026-07-13 · HJx · 2026-07-13 · ProEquest · 2026-07-13).
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.