From the Journal
The Journal is where we write down what we have learned along the way, honest, practical notes on choosing, trying, vetting and living with good sport horses. Some pieces are detailed guides, others are shorter lessons or stories from the road. There is no sales pitch here, just the kind of knowledge we wish someone had shared with us when we were starting out, written for anyone who takes the search for the right horse seriously.
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How to Buy a Showjumper in Europe: A US Buyer’s Step-by-Step Guide
Europe is the marketplace for the sport, and most serious showjumpers in North America were either bred there or sourced there. Learning how to buy a horse in Europe is really about learning a process: how to find the right horses, try them well, vet them properly and bring them home, all from thousands of…
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Working With a Buyer’s Agent: How Horse Sourcing Works
A growing number of buyers reach the European market through a horse buying agent rather than going it alone, and for good reason. Buying a showjumper abroad is hard. You judge horses you cannot ride, trust people you have just met, and manage a vetting and import from far away. A buyer-side agent exists to…
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Showjumping Bloodlines Explained: The Sires Every Buyer Should Know
When you start reading sales adverts for European showjumpers, the pedigrees can feel like a foreign language. Showjumping bloodlines are full of famous names, and sellers lean on them because a strong pedigree sells. For a buyer, the question is simpler than it looks: what does the breeding actually tell you, and how much should…
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Holsteiner vs KWPN vs Hanoverian: Which Showjumper Breed Is Right for You?
Holsteiner, KWPN or Hanoverian? A buyer-side guide to the strengths of each warmblood breed and how to choose the best showjumper breed for your level.
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What Does a Showjumper Cost? A 2026 Price Guide by Level
What does a showjumper cost in 2026? Realistic European price brackets by level, what drives the number, and the running costs to budget for.
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Buying a 5-Year-Old Showjumper: What to Look For (and Avoid)
A buyer-side guide to buying a 5 year old showjumper: what to look for in a young prospect, what to avoid, and who should buy one.
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Importing a Showjumper from Europe to the USA: The Complete 2026 Guide
How to import a horse from Europe to the USA, costs, CEM quarantine, blood work and timelines, explained by a buyer-side sourcing agent.
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The Pre-Purchase Exam: A Buyer’s Handbook
What does a horse pre-purchase exam cost, and what should it include for a showjumper? A buyer-side handbook on vetting, x-rays and reading the report.
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How to Choose a Showjumper for Your Level
How to choose a showjumper that matches your level, goals and budget, on temperament, conformation, age and bloodlines, from a buyer-side agent.