At a glance
How to read- Identity
- Confirmed
- Level
- 0.85m ceiling
- Price
- No ask · fair range $34,000–$47,200 · worth a call
No asking price on file — get a number from the seller before you go further.
What to do next
Share with your trainer before you go further
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- If your trainer is interested, ask for a recent show video at your target level.
- Get a clear asking price and what is included before you wire anything.
Sugarbrook Guess Who — Horse Scouts buyer research USEF #5491949 · BLUE WHO x HALO'S PHANTASIA · 9yo Level: records ~0.85m Price: no ask · fair $34,000–$47,200 Identity: High confidence Report: https://horsescouts.pro/r/sugarbrook-guess-who?detail=full
Is the price fair?
No asking priceSimilar horses: $34,000 – $47,200 · mid $40,000. Ask the seller for their number.
Currently for sale
$21,500–$65,000
Asking prices of 120 comparable listings (context, not value)
Estimated value
$23,435–$70,850
Adjusted for this horse's record (+9% vs. band)
| Amateur-proven | +3% | 68% 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.
Fair market band
$34,000–$47,200
Based on comparable listing asks and show record — not sold prices or a certified appraisal.
We do not have an asking price to compare.
Budget beyond the purchase usually includes: PPE / vetting, shipping, sales commission (if you use an agent).
Similar listings in this band
- Under The Lights — $50,000 · 2'9" or 0.85m
- Lovestone — $50,000 · 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m
- Steez — $55,000 · 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m
Market context
Priced from: BIGEQ (120)
- 8 similar listings in our sample.
- Asking prices run $35,000–$65,000.
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?
ReviewSome items matched and others still need confirmation. Walk through the rows below with your trainer.
| What the ad says | Public records | Our read |
|---|---|---|
| USEF #5491949 | Same horse in USEF | Checks out |
| Sire: BLUE WHO | BLUE WHO | Checks out |
| Dam: HALO'S PHANTASIA | HALO'S PHANTASIA | Checks out |
| Jumps 0.85m | Show record ~0.85m | Checks out |
| Asking price | Fair range $34,000–$47,200 | Fair range only |
Is this the right horse?
High confidenceUSEF #5491949 and pedigree match the ad · chip …799693. Confirm microchip and papers match the horse you inspect.
- Born
- 19 Jun 2017
- Age
- 9 years old · USEF foal date
- Breed
- WELSH PONY CROSS
- Color
- CHESTNUT
- Sex
- M
- Sire
- BLUE WHO
- Dam
- HALO'S PHANTASIA
- U.S. registry #
- 5491949
- Microchip
- 981020037799693
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 9 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 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
82 - $100 Small/Large Pony Conf Hunter 2'3"/2'9" - FP · Placed 4
Usage rate
82 starts, active 3 of the last 12 months
Goes for
68% of starts in amateur/junior divisions
Eliminations / retirements
Completed all 82 starts on record
Current level
Consistent at career high
- 82 USEF class starts · 7 wins (9% win rate) · heights: 0.85m · sire BLUE WHO (no YOB on dossier — set identity.yob for full career range)
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U.S. record (USEF)
confirmed 82 USEF class starts · 7 wins (9% win rate) · heights: 0.85m · sire BLUE WHO (no YOB on dossier — set identity.yob for full career range)
Last competed: Jun 28, 2026
| Date | Class | Placing | Rider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | 82 - $100 Small/Large Pony Conf Hunter 2'3"/2'9" - FP | 4 | ADELINE SWEET |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 83 - $100 Small/Large Pony Hunter 2'3"/2'9" 1st Rnd/Round Class | DNP | ADELINE SWEET |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 84 - $100 Small/Large Pony Hunter 2'3"/2'9" | 4 | ADELINE SWEET |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 85 - $100 Small/Large Pony Handy Hunter 2'3"/2'9" | 3 | ADELINE SWEET |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 86 - $100 Small/Large Pony Hunter 2'3/2'9 U/S | 4 | ADELINE SWEET |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 107 - $50 Large Green Pony Conf Hunter 2'9" - FP | 2 | ADELINE SWEET |
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
Sugarbrook Guess Who (USEF 5491949) “Rosie” is qualified for PF 2026 in the large greens and looking for her kid! She is 9 y/o, with a perm measurement of 14.1 5/8. Rosie has been brought along slow and correct, with lots of local show miles prior to this season. Beautiful mover, brave to the jumps, and great brain for all of the fun pony things- trail rides, pulling a sled, costumes! Asking mid-5’s S only. She will be in Kentucky starting July 27 through the end of PF.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under The Lights | 9 | Lease $50,000 | 2'9" or 0.85m | 33 days | — | View |
| Lovestone | 9 | $50,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 68 days | — | View |
| Steez | 9 | $55,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 73 days | — | View |
| Glencameron Asti | 9 | $35,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 45 days | — | View |
| RH Carinosa | 9 | $65,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 60 days | — | View |
| Shenandoah Bandolera | 9 | $60,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 96 days | — | View |
| Brighton Hopeful | 10 | $40,000 | 2'9" or 0.85m | 89 days | — | View |
| Farnley Ever So Clever | 10 | $50,000 | 2'6" or 0.75, 0.80m | 74 days | — | View |
What we could not verify5 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.
- Rimondo not checked — European video may be missing.
- No asking price on file — we show a fair range, not a deal verdict.
- No asking price captured — we cannot flag overstatement against a seller number.
Sources & import costs
Where we looked
| Source | Status | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. show registry (USEF) | confirmed | 82 USEF class starts · 7 wins (9% win rate) · heights: 0.85m · sire BLUE WHO (no YOB on dossier — set identity.yob for full career range) | Open |
| International registry (FEI) | pending | — | — |
| Pedigree (HorseTelex) | pending | — | — |
| German national results (equi-score) | pending | — | — |
| Show video (ClipMyHorse) | pending | 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.
Stated level 0.85m vs verified 0.85m in public records.
Report date: 2026-07-26. 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.