At a glance
How to read- Identity
- Confirmed
- Level
- 1.30–1.35m comfort / 1.40m ceiling
- Price
- No ask · fair range $99,875–$138,650 · worth a call
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What to do next
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WAVO ALVARO — Horse Scouts buyer research USEF #5860864 · CENTO LANO ARCUS x WAVO ARETHA · 9yo Level: records ~1.40m Price: no ask · fair $99,875–$138,650 Identity: High confidence Report: https://horsescouts.pro/r/wavo-alvaro?detail=full
Is the price fair?
No asking priceSimilar horses: $99,875 – $138,650 · mid $117,500. Ask the seller for their number.
Currently for sale
$65,000–$175,000
Asking prices of 14 comparable listings (context, not value)
Estimated value
$66,950–$180,250
Adjusted for this horse's record (+3% vs. band)
| Open/pro ride | -3% | No amateur/junior mileage — narrower amateur resale market |
|---|---|---|
| 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
$99,875–$138,650
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
- Rocky — $175,000 · 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6"
- Mick Jagger — $50,000 · 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6"
- Maywies CJE — $150,000 · 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6"
Market context
Priced from: BIGEQ (14)
- 8 similar listings in our sample.
- Asking prices run $50,000–$225,000.
Field at 1.40m right now
Verified 1.40m131 rounds · 10 classes · top U.S. shows (WEC Ocala Summer Series 1 CSI2*, WEC Ocala Spring I Regional, WEC Ocala Winter Spectacular XI +3 more) · last 120 days
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 #5860864 | Same horse in USEF | Checks out |
| Sire: CENTO LANO ARCUS | CENTO LANO ARCUS | Checks out |
| Dam: WAVO ARETHA | WAVO ARETHA | Checks out |
| Asking price | Fair range $99,875–$138,650 | Fair range only |
Is this the right horse?
Pedigree confirmedHorseTelex profile on file matches this horse · chip …002430. Confirm microchip and papers match the horse you inspect.
- Born
- 1 Jan 2017
- Age
- 9 years old · USEF foal date
- Breed
- WARMBLOOD
- Color
- GREY
- Sex
- G
- Sire
- CENTO LANO ARCUS
- Dam
- WAVO ARETHA
- Dam's sire
- ARISTO Z
- U.S. registry #
- 5860864
- Microchip
- 703098100002430
International record (FEI)
cross ref sire CENTO LANO ARCUS · dam WAVO ARETHA · 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.
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.
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
1058 - 1.10m Jumpers · Placed 1
Usage rate
23 starts, active 6 of the last 12 months
Goes for
No amateur/junior classes on record — ridden by RACHAEL LIVELY
Eliminations / retirements
Completed all 96 starts on record
Clear-round rate
25 of 54 rounds fault-free
Current level
Consistent at career high · 30% clear here
Top performances
Highest level (fault-free)
1.40m – with clear round and win/top ribbon at this height.
Comfort zone
Most consistent clear rounds and best average placings were achieved at 1.30m-1.35m, indicating this is the horse's most reliable division.
Class types / levels
This horse has competed across: 1.10m-1.40m Jumpers, Young Jumper, Hunter (3'0" USHJA), Hunter Blue/Red.
Top results by venue
| Show | Result | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania National 10/10/2024 - 10/20/2024 |
Finishing 9 of 36 in the $30,000 1.30M GRAND PRIX TABLE II,2(A) | Harrisburg, PA |
| Devon Fall Classic 9/11/2025 - 9/14/2025 |
Finishing 3 of 31 in the $5,000 WELCOME JUMPER STAKE 1.40M II.2B | Devon, PA |
| Partridge Run Summer Finale 8/20/2025 - 8/24/2025 |
Finishing 1 of 10 in the $25,000 PARTRIDGE RUN SUMMER FINALE GRAND PRIX | Partridge, PA |
| Mason Dixon Classic 7/24/2025 - 7/27/2025 |
Finishing 1 of 10 in the $15 000 Mini Prix 1.30m-1.35m 2.2a | Dillsburg, PA |
| World Equestrian Center Winter Classic #10 2/12/2025 - 2/16/2025 |
Finishing 5 of 9 in the $30000 CWD Grand Prix 1.40m 2.2a | Wilmington, OH |
17.6% win rate — above average compared to similar listed jumpers at 1.40m+ (median ~9%, based on 13 horses with records).
Show record above is from Show Jumping World (102 starts, 18 wins, 17.6% win rate). USEF lists 96 class entries and 22 wins (01/01/2017–06/22/2026) — both use public show data, but they count rounds differently.
Ask the seller
Contact
- Phone
- (***) ***-1020(410) 812-1020
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
17.2 Czech WB Lives in maryland (***) ***-1020 USEF 5860864 Miles to m1.45/50 Mid six figure sale,Low six figure lease (up to m1.2/25) Takes a joke Harrisburg https://youtu.be/JGkqZAt1jTc?is=oYGLrB0t-0rFO6b7 Devon fall. https://youtu.be/DZmr9Aorwf0?is=EJGzJyNJwV_1ICEW Loudoun https://youtu.be/QnrIhQE2_A0?is=TBkc0su0WzECiW9l Swan Lake https://youtu.be/jouitEZDQ_I?is=CqLD3m3enU0WgwKl Jump off summer https://youtu.be/zRh-W5HHzMk?is=msRHE1KKm8EromR4
Seller statements are unverified until USEF, video, and your own inspection back them up.
Similar horses for sale 8 listings
Comparable listings span $50,000–$225,000 — price reflects age, show record, bloodlines, and seller positioning, not jump height alone.
| Horse | Age | Price | Level | Days listed | Win rate | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky | 9 | $175,000 | 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6" | — | 9% | View |
| Mick Jagger | 9 | $50,000 | 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6" | 38 days | — | View |
| Maywies CJE | 9 | $150,000 | 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6" | 159 days | 0% · 23 starts | View |
| ACTION ROUET | 10 | $65,000 | 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6" | — | — | View |
| Wonder Princess | 10 | $225,000 | 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6" | 68 days | 4% | View |
| URSHULA | 8 | $65,000 | 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6" | 69 days | — | View |
| KANTILENA | 8 | $75,000 | 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6" | 69 days | — | View |
| Pura Vida BC | 11 | $125,000 | 1.35, 1.40m or 4'6" | 41 days | 4% | View |
What we could not verify1 gap
Use these if your trainer wants detail — not a reason to panic on their own.
- No asking price on file — we show a fair range, not a deal verdict.
Sources & import costs
Where we looked
| Source | Status | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. show registry (USEF) | confirmed | 96 USEF class starts · 22 wins (23% win rate) · heights: 000, 0.90, 1.10, 1.15, 1.20, 1.25, 1.30, 1.35, 1.40, 500m · sire CENTO LANO ARCUS | Open |
| International registry (FEI) | cross_ref | sire CENTO LANO ARCUS · dam WAVO ARETHA · verify on data.fei.org | Open |
| Pedigree (HorseTelex) | partial | sire CENTO LANO · dam WAVO ARETHA · dam sire ARISTO Z | Open |
| German national results (equi-score) | pending | — | — |
| Show video (ClipMyHorse) | confirmed | 14 show videos · 2017 | 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: 14 similar listings · median $117,500 · interquartile $65,000–$175,000.
Comparable listings by marketplace: BIGEQ (14) · catalog 2026-06-25.
Win rate 17.6% (subject) vs 9% median among comps with records.
Show record vs similar listings
17.6% win rate — above average compared to similar listed jumpers at 1.40m+ (median ~9%, based on 13 horses with records).
Cohort win rate: min 0% · median 9% · max 34% (13 comps with USEF/SJW records).
Report date: 2026-07-04. Pricing uses BIGEQ (14) listings (catalog: BIGEQ · 2026-06-25 · HJx · 2026-06-25 · ProEquest · 2026-06-25).
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.