At a glance
How to read- Identity
- Confirmed
- Level
- 1.45m ceiling
- Price
- $137,500 · fair $100,000–$114,460 · 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.
Pura Vida BC — Horse Scouts buyer research USEF #5384237 · VIGO D'ARSOUILLES x KARA BC · 11yo Level: ad 1.35m · records ~1.45m Price: Sale: $137,500 · High vs market Identity: High confidence Report: https://horsescouts.pro/r/pura-vida-bc?detail=full
Is the price fair?
High vs marketSale: $137,500 · fair $100,000–$114,460
Currently for sale
$100,000–$125,000
Asking prices of 9 comparable listings (context, not value)
Estimated value
$111,000–$138,750
Adjusted for this horse's record (+11% vs. band)
| Consistent height vs. listed band | +12% | Competes above the listed comp band (1.4m consistent) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance vs. level & win rate | -3% | No verified level in public records — wider uncertainty |
| Age / runway | +2% | Prime (10–13) — proven miles with several useful years left |
Estimated value weights the horse's show record, rideability, age, and typical ask-to-sale gap. Decision aid, not a certified appraisal.
Asking price
$137,500
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 $40,500 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
- AVM Bellissima — $125,000 · 1.35m
- Fanette Frivole — $100,000 · 1.30m or 4'3"
- Mefaela G — $150,000 · 1.30m or 4'3"
No verified level in public records — wider uncertainty
Market context
Priced from: BIGEQ (11) · HJx (2)
- 8 similar listings in our sample.
- Asking prices run $90,000–$180,000.
- Our fair-range midpoint for this horse is $97,000.
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 #5384237 | Same horse in USEF | Checks out |
| Sire: Vigo | VIGO D'ARSOUILLES | Checks out |
| Dam: KARA BC | KARA BC | Checks out |
| Jumps 1.35m | Show record ~1.45m | Checks out |
| Asking Sale: $137,500 | Similar horses $100,000–$114,460 | High vs market |
Is this the right horse?
Pedigree confirmedHorseTelex profile on file matches this horse · chip …658942. Confirm microchip and papers match the horse you inspect.
Still in our latest BIGEQ catalog (catalog snapshot Aug 3, 2026). Open the listing to confirm it is available today.
- Born
- 1 Jan 2015
- Age
- 11 years old · USEF foal date
- Breed
- Belgian Warmblood
- Color
- CHESTNUT
- Sex
- Mare
- Sire
- VIGO D'ARSOUILLES
- Dam
- KARA BC
- U.S. registry #
- 5384237
- Microchip
- 840003014658942
International record (FEI)
cross ref sire VIGO D'ARSOUILLES · dam KARA BC · up to 1.45m claimed · verify on data.fei.org
Video
How long can you ride this horse?
This horse is 11 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 11, 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].
- 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.
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
735 - $250 1.10m Amateur Jumper 2.2.b · Placed 16
Usage rate
24 starts, active 7 of the last 12 months
Goes for
Some amateur/junior mileage; rest in open divisions
Eliminations / retirements
Completed all 94 starts on record
Current level
Career high 1.45m
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.
- 4% win rate — below average compared to similar listed jumpers at 1.40m+ (median ~10%, based on 16 horses with records).
U.S. record (USEF)
confirmed 94 USEF class starts · 4 wins (4% win rate) · heights: 1, 1.05, 1.1, 1.15, 1.2, 1.25, 1.3, 1.35, 1.4, 1.45m · sire VIGO D'ARSOUILLES
Last competed: May 17, 2026
| Date | Class | Placing | Rider |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 1.15m · 735 - $250 1.10m Amateur Jumper 2.2.b | 16 | MEGAN KIBLER |
| May 17, 2026 | 1.15m · 736 - $250 1.10m Amateur Jumper 2.1 | 10 | MEGAN KIBLER |
| May 17, 2026 | 1.15m · 816 - $2,500 1.15m Amateur Jumper Classic 2.2.b | 13 | MEGAN KIBLER |
| May 17, 2026 | 1.10m · 727 - $500 1.10m Open Jumper 2.2d | DNP | MEGAN KIBLER |
| May 17, 2026 | 1.05m · 731 - 1.05m Jumper 2.2d | 4 | MEGAN KIBLER |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 1.20m · 271 - $750 1.20m Jumper | DNP | LIZZY TRABAND |
Ask the seller
Contact
- Location
- Ocala FL between the World Equestrian Center and HITS
- Phone
- (***) ***-1880(814) 883-1880
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
Horse For Sale, For Lease Pura Vida BC Share 2015 16.3h Belgian Warmblood Mare - Jumper 3 of 5 Videos Pura Vida BC video 1Pura Vida BC video 2Pura Vida BC video 3Pura Vida BC video 4 Notes Pura Vida BC is an 11 year old mare by Vigo out of a clone of Mclain Ward's Sapphire. She has been in our program for almost 3 years and has produced lots of results in 1.40/1.45m classes and regional grand prixs. We would love for her to step down into a 1.20/1.30m junior/ amateur job which will be very easy for her and she can do happily and competitively for many years. This mare has a heart of gold and has certainly won our hearts over. We know she will continue to be an amazing horse for her next person. She is the horse that you are excited to ride at the end of the day and she is the horse that you can always count on to take care of you. Vida would be a great horse for a competitive jr/am that has ambitions to jump bigger tracks. She is a great mount to learn on and gain enormous amounts of confidence. With the right rider and program she could continue to jump regional grand prixs and 1.40m classes. Vida is located in Ocala FL between the World Equestrian Center and HITS. Please contact Lizzy for more information - (***) ***-1880. https://www.horsetelex.com/horses/pedigree/1827281/pura-vida-bc Specs & Price Currently showing 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6" 3+ Years Showing Sale Price $125 - 149k USD Yearly Lease 40k - 69k USD Records Tap to copy number & go to registry USEF 5384237 Inquire Lizzy Traband (***) ***-1880 (***) ***-1880 Ocala, Florida, USA View & copy email
Seller statements are unverified until USEF, video, and your own inspection back them up.
Similar horses for sale 8 listings
| Horse | Age | Price | Level | Days listed | Win rate | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVM Bellissima | 11 | $125,000 | 1.35m | 27 days | — | View |
| Fanette Frivole | 11 | $100,000 | 1.30m or 4'3" | 50 days | 24% | View |
| Mefaela G | 9 | $150,000 | 1.30m or 4'3" | 26 days | 19% | View |
| Sneakyside VA | 9 | $100,000 | 1.30m or 4'3" | 11 days | — | View |
| Carricles ste Hermelle | 14 | $110,000 | 1.30m or 4'3" | 20 days | 4% | View |
| Especiale RV Z | 9 | $180,000 | 1.3m | 8 days | — | View |
| Kamille | 9 | $90,000 | 1.30m or 4'3" | 95 days | 8% | View |
| Nikki 22 | 8 | $100,000 | 1.30m or 4'3" | 20 days | 3% | View |
Find prior listings abroad Search for prior European listings
No European source price on file yet. Use the links below to find the origin listing — then we can compute the dealer spread.
Search for prior listings abroad
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What we could not verifyCore checks ran
Still confirm identity, price, and soundness in person.
Sources & import costs
Where we looked
| Source | Status | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. show registry (USEF) | confirmed | 94 USEF class starts · 4 wins (4% win rate) · heights: 1, 1.05, 1.1, 1.15, 1.2, 1.25, 1.3, 1.35, 1.4, 1.45m · sire VIGO D'ARSOUILLES | Open |
| International registry (FEI) | cross_ref | sire VIGO D'ARSOUILLES · dam KARA BC · up to 1.45m claimed · verify on data.fei.org | Open |
| Pedigree (HorseTelex) | partial | User-confirmed profile #1827281 · sire VIGO D'ARSOUILLES · dam KARA BC | 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 "Pura Vida BC" — open search by name; videos may appear (verify it's the same horse). | Open |
| Original listing | confirmed | BIGEQ | 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: 9 similar listings · median $100,000 · interquartile $100,000–$125,000.
Comparable listings by marketplace: BIGEQ (11) · HJx (2) · catalog 2026-07-06.
Stated level 1.35m vs verified 1.45m in public records.
Win rate 4% (subject) vs 10% median among comps with records.
Comparable listings average $119,375 vs asking $137,500.
Show record vs similar listings
4% win rate — below average compared to similar listed jumpers at 1.40m+ (median ~10%, based on 16 horses with records).
Cohort win rate: min 0% · median 10% · max 34% (16 comps with USEF/SJW records).
Report date: 2026-07-13. Pricing uses BIGEQ (11) · HJx (2) listings (catalog: BIGEQ · 2026-07-06 · HJx · 2026-07-06 · ProEquest · 2026-07-06).
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.