At a glance
How to read- Identity
- Confirmed
- Level
- 0.90m ceiling
- Price
- $100,000 · fair $73,000–$100,153 · verify 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.
- Do not skip a pre-purchase exam — public records cannot check soundness.
Right Hand Man — Horse Scouts buyer research USEF #6097001 · READY BOY DES FORETS x MOUCHE MORINVIL · 8yo Level: ad 1.10m · records ~0.90m Price: Sale: $100,000 · Slightly high Identity: High confidence Report: https://horsescouts.pro/r/right-hand-man?detail=full
Is the price fair?
Slightly highSale: $100,000 · fair $73,000–$100,153
Currently for sale
$73,000–$100,000
Asking prices of 10 comparable listings (context, not value)
Estimated value
$55,480–$76,000
Adjusted for this horse's record (-24% vs. band)
| Consistent height vs. listed band | -24% | Campaigns at 0.9m (career high 0.9m); comps priced a band higher |
|---|---|---|
| Performance vs. level & win rate | -3% | No verified level in public records — wider uncertainty |
| Amateur-proven | +3% | 78% of starts in amateur/junior divisions |
Estimated value weights the horse's show record, rideability, age, and typical ask-to-sale gap. Decision aid, not a certified appraisal.
Asking price
$100,000
Ask vs similar listings: +5% vs segment median $87,500 (n=10).
The asking price is a little high, but still close to fair. That is about $15,125 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
- Tailormade Taamba/Taj — $100,000 · 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m
- Eisi US — $100,000 · 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m
- Colman WH — $85,000 · 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m
Public records top out around 0.90m. The ad says 1.10m.
Market context
Priced from: BIGEQ (20)
- 8 similar listings in our sample.
- Asking prices run $70,000–$135,000.
- Our fair-range midpoint for this horse is $84,875.
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 #6097001 | Same horse in USEF | Checks out |
| Sire: READY BOY DES FORETS | READY BOY DES FORETS | Checks out |
| Dam: MOUCHE MORINVIL | MOUCHE MORINVIL | Checks out |
| Jumps 1.10m | Show record tops out ~0.90m | Ask for video at height |
| Asking Sale: $100,000 | Similar horses $73,000–$100,153 | Slightly high |
Is this the right horse?
High confidenceUSEF #6097001 and pedigree match the ad · chip …200360. Confirm microchip and papers match the horse you inspect.
- Born
- 1 Jan 2018
- Age
- 8 years old · USEF foal date
- Breed
- Selle Francais
- Color
- CHESTNUT
- Sex
- Gelding
- Sire
- READY BOY DES FORETS
- Dam
- MOUCHE MORINVIL
- U.S. registry #
- 6097001
- Microchip
- 250258500200360
International record (FEI)
cross ref sire READY BOY DES FORETS · dam MOUCHE MORINVIL · up to 1.10m claimed · 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.
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 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.
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
631 - $2,500 USHJA Jr/Am National Hunter Derby · Placed 8
Usage rate
80 starts, active 7 of the last 12 months
Goes for
78% of starts in amateur/junior divisions
Eliminations / retirements
Completed all 80 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.
- 80 USEF class starts · 9 wins (11% win rate) · heights: 0.9m · sire READY BOY DES FORETS (no YOB on dossier — set identity.yob for full career range)
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U.S. record (USEF)
confirmed 80 USEF class starts · 9 wins (11% win rate) · heights: 0.9m · sire READY BOY DES FORETS (no YOB on dossier — set identity.yob for full career range)
Last competed: Aug 2, 2026
| Date | Class | Placing | Rider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2026 | 631 - $2,500 USHJA Jr/Am National Hunter Derby | 8 | ELIZABETH STOUT |
| Aug 2, 2026 | 371 - ASPCA Horsemanship Medal | 1 | ELIZABETH STOUT |
| Aug 2, 2026 | 373 - WIHS Jr Eq - Handy Hunter | 3 | ELIZABETH STOUT |
| Aug 2, 2026 | 370 - Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal | 2 | ELIZABETH STOUT |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 100 - $475 JUNIOR HUNTER O/F (Comb) | 4 | ELIZABETH STOUT |
| Jul 18, 2026 | 101 - $475 JUNIOR HUNTER O/F* (Comb) | 2 | ELIZABETH STOUT |
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
“Right Hand Man” 8y/o 17h Selle Francais gelding 🧡 Suitable for beginner - 3’6”. Nice record in Junior Hunters & Big Equitation. Slow moving, quiet, big stride, not spooky. Very safe horse with a chill personality. Takes a joke! Jumps the Liverpool no problem and is very trustworthy. Rider sadly left for college. Priced in six figures starting with a 1.
The ad points to about 1.1m. Public records so far top out around 0.9m — 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
| Horse | Age | Price | Level | Days listed | Win rate | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tailormade Taamba/Taj | 11 | $100,000 | 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m | 37 days | — | View |
| Eisi US | 6 | $100,000 | 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m | 45 days | — | View |
| Colman WH | 7 | $85,000 | 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m | 74 days | — | View |
| Dream Deal Z | 7 | $82,000 | 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m | 75 days | — | View |
| Diamir 4 | 15 | $90,000 | 3'9" or 1.15m | 140 days | — | View |
| DEMETRIUS | 17 | $125,000 | 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m | 34 days | — | View |
| your horse here. | 8 | $70,000 | 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m | 73 days | — | View |
| AJ | 13 | $135,000 | 3'6" or 1.05, 1.10m | 11 days | — | View |
What we could not verify2 gaps
Use these if your trainer wants detail — not a reason to panic on their own.
- No confirmed ClipMyHorse horse profile — use the search link for possible videos and verify identity.
- High ask with limited public show record — verify level and miles before trusting the price.
Sources & import costs
Where we looked
| Source | Status | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. show registry (USEF) | confirmed | 80 USEF class starts · 9 wins (11% win rate) · heights: 0.9m · sire READY BOY DES FORETS (no YOB on dossier — set identity.yob for full career range) | Open |
| International registry (FEI) | cross_ref | sire READY BOY DES FORETS · dam MOUCHE MORINVIL · 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 "Right Hand Man" — 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 $87,500 · interquartile $73,000–$100,000.
Comparable listings by marketplace: BIGEQ (20) · catalog 2026-08-10.
Stated level 1.1m vs verified 0.9m in public records.
Comparable listings average $98,375 vs asking $100,000.
Report date: 2026-08-29. Pricing uses BIGEQ (20) listings (catalog: BIGEQ · 2026-08-10 · HJx · 2026-08-10 · 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.