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SHN Spotlight: Hey, Baby! 5 Youngsters You Can Start YOUR Way

By on Oct 22, 2024 12:30 pm -

In the market for a new four-legged partner? You may find your unicorn on our (recently redesigned!) sister site, Sport Horse Nation. Each week we feature a few current listings for inspo. To celebrate the relaunch, EN readers get unlimited free SHN listings through October with promo code “SHN102024″. Check it out today!

Got baby fever? Don’t worry — we aren’t talking about the goo-goo gah-gah, spit-up-spewing, diaper-filling, sleep-deprivation-inducing variety. We’re talking about lil baby horses, ranging all the way from just a few months old to a toddler-ific two-year-old who is just learning what a saddle is.

Squee! Come check them out.

Beautiful Buckskin Filly Bred for Eventing, Produce Your Own Way!

Name: Retail Paloma
Born: 2024
Gender: Filly
Expected mature height: Will be on the small side — mom is 15.2H and dad is 16.1H
Breeding: Westfalen by Fleetwater Opposition out of Kuoni HDH (Cream on Top x Dynamo)
Excerpt: “Fleetwater Opposition has multiple offspring competing through the 4* and 5* level and Kuoni HDH has competed through Modified currently and 1.15 jumpers with scope for more. Adorable and very feminine filly with a beautiful head and eye! Will be on the small side, mom is 15.2 hh and dad is 16.1 hh. Will make a lovely mid to upper level prospect or a winning amateur horse with flash! Price includes Westfalen inspection and registration, passport, microchip, lifetime USEF membership, first round or core shots and expenses until weaning.” Read more…

Belgian Warmblood – Discounted price on super filly that can go in any direction!

Name: Quiet
Born: 2022
Gender: Filly
Breed: Belgian Warmblood Sport Horse by Figaro B out of a Holy Bull Thoroughbred mare
Expected mature height: 16.1H
Location: Cave Creek, AZ
Excerpt: “She is a cute cute mover and she was born in a ‘Q’ year and the name I chose for her fits her perfectly because like her sire she can be extremely laid back but like her dam she can be sensitive with a comedic personality. Super brave and a natural jumper she could go in any directions … Currently the filly self-loads in the trailer, hard ties, cross ties, bathes, stand for the farrier and is happy to have her mane pulled and braided. She is lunging with a bridle and has had been saddled western several times and never offered to buck or be anything but completely cooperative.” Read more … 

Real Eyes “Izzy” 2024 Oldenburg/ISR Filly

Name: Real Eyes (“Izzy”)
Gender: Filly
Born: April 29, 2024
Breed: Oldenburg/ISR, by Sir Real (Oldenburg) out of Just A Wildflower (OTTB)
Expected mature height: 16.2H
Location: West Friendship, MD
Excerpt: “She is expected to mature around 16.2H. Izzy’s sire is a young dressage stallion by Sir Donnerhall I and her dam retired sound from the track as a 7 year old with 51 starts. She was purpose bred for eventing, but has the potential to go in any direction. At the Oldenburg/ISR inspection, she received an 8 on movement and 7.9 on overall type. She is sweet and polite. Izzy has been handled daily and gets plenty of turnout with a small herd. She is weaned and available now!”  Read more…

Isochromatic “Ike” 2024 Oldenburg/ISR Colt

Name: Isochromatic (“Ike”)
Born: April 5, 2024
Gender: Colt
Breed: Oldenburg/ISR by Iceman de Muze (Belgian Warmblood) out of At Least (OTTB)
Expected mature height: 17H
Location: West Friendship, MD
Excerpt: “Ike’s sire is a Grand Prix show jumper and his dam retired sound from the track as an 8 year old with 41 starts. He was purpose bred for eventing, but has the potential to go in any direction. At the Oldenburg/ISR inspection, he received an 8 on movement and 7.9 on overall type. He is sweet and loves attention and scratches. Ike has been handled daily and gets plenty of turnout with a small herd. He is weaned and available now!” Read more… 

Yearling Warmblood Colt

Name: TVR Moscato
Born: Mothers Day, 2023
Breed: Canadian Warmblood by Mosaic Art (State of the Art, Art Deco), and out of a 1/4 draft cross mare
Expected mature height: 16+H
Location: Just outside Aiken County, SC
Excerpt: “This special baby was purpose bred to be an amateur friendly sport horse! He is the sweetest boy, and is already showing the quiet temperament, trainability, and unflappable nature of his bloodlines. Scottie has been well handled, halters, leads, is good for the farrier, and should mature over 16 hands. He has a full sibling that finished well over 17 hands! He has excellent bone and will be stout but not too heavy. Scottie is a lovely mover and has that classic warmblood build that can take you in any direction, whether you aspire to do hunters, dressage, foxhunting, eventing, or a little of everything!” Read more… 

 

Sport Horse Nation Spotlight: 5 Gorgeous Grays

By on Oct 10, 2024 12:30 pm -

In the market for a new four-legged partner? You may find your unicorn on our (recently redesigned!) sister site, Sport Horse Nation. Each week we feature a few current listings for inspo. To celebrate the relaunch, EN readers get unlimited free SHN listings until Oct. 10 with promo code “GoEventing” at checkout. Check it out today!

Whether you’re in the market for a future superstar just earning their stripes or a seasoned international competitor, Sport Horse Nation believes there’s a perfect home for every horse. Our latest edition of “Spotlight” features five gorgeous grays ranging in experience from “started under saddle this summer” (with an adorable baby rose grey coat to match) to “has traveled the world, with wins all the way up through the 4* level” (accompanied by a full white coat of wisdom).

What’s your shade of grey?

Experienced Winning 4* Horse/Safe/YR and Amateur friendly

  • Name: FE Missisippi (“Missi”)
  • Year Born: 2010
  • Height: 16.2
  • Breed: Wurettemburg
  • Gender: Mare
  • Eventing Competition Level: Preliminary
  • Comfortable Show Jumping Height: 1.30 meters
  • Comfortable Dressage Schooling Level: Fourth Level
  • Location: Mooresville, NC, USA
  • “FE Mississippi has traveled the world, with wins all the way up through the 4* level. She has represented Canada at both the Pan American Games and World Eventing Championships! Missi loves her job!  She’s easy to ride, knows all the dressage tricks and has super changes. She knows her job xc, is always looking for the flags and is a lovely jumper. Read more …”

Carla Z: this big mare has it all

  • Name : Carla Z
  • Year Born: 2018
  • Height: 17
  • Breed: Zangersheide
  • Gender: Mare
  • Eventing Competition Level: Prospect
  • Location: Middleburg, VA, USA
  • “Carla is a class act! We have really been enjoying having this big mare in the barn. She is ready for a new rider to take the reins and finish her in any direction. She could be a true three ring wonder with the style to do the hunters, the technique to do a jumpers, and the ridability to do eventing. Carla has it all– lovely movement, a great jump, beautiful technique, and a big rolling stride. Read more …“

Dreamy Imported Connemara Cross For Sale

  • Name: Excel Star Balboa
  • Year Born: 2020
  • Height: 16
  • Breed: Connemara Cross
  • Gender: Gelding
  • Eventing Competition Level: Prospect
  • Location: Nottingham, West Nottingham Township, PA, USA
  • “Ever wish you could smush your bestie and your favorite horse into one perfect horsey shaped bundle? Meet Excel Star Balboa, a charming, newly imported Connemara cross who is everything you could want in a new partner and more! Kind, smart, athletic, forgiving, he will charm you into making him your new bestie for life! Read more …“

Talented and athletic gelding with a great personality

  • Name: Monbeg Ulysses
  • Year Born: 2019
  • Height: 16.1
  • Breed: ISH
  • Gender: Gelding
  • Eventing Competition Level: Prospect
  • Location: Clermont, FL, USA
  • “Better know as Cruise in the barn, is an exceptional young horse with a willing attitude and the talent to match to continue in any direction. Simple on the flat, soft in the mouth with three uphill gaits and an extremely comfortable canter. Currently jumping 3’ft courses. Cruise could easily cross over into the hunter jumper world and continue his career as a three ring horse. Read more …“

She’s Got The Money: great prospect

  • Name: She’s Got the Money (“Honey”)
  • Year Born: 2021
  • Height: 16
  • Breed: Thoroughbred
  • Gender:  Mare
  • Eventing Competition Level: Prospect
  • Location: Dickerson, MD, USA
  • Excerpt: “Honey is un-raced and was started under saddle this summer. She is green, but willing and a quick learner! Honey is currently doing basic flatwork, jumping small fences, and hacking out. She has a quiet temperament and is easy to ride. Honey shows lots of potential and is a great prospect to bring along! Read more … “

Sport Horse Nation Spotlight: Is My Horse Getting Bigger or Are These Jumps Getting Smaller?

By on Oct 5, 2024 12:30 pm -

In the market for a new four-legged partner? You may find your unicorn on our (recently redesigned!) sister site, Sport Horse Nation. Each week we feature a few current listings for insp0 — click the links for more information.

Looking down upon the competition isn’t generally considered sportsmanlike, but if you just happen to be seated upon the tallest horse in the class? Well then, it (literally) can’t be helped.

Among the nifty new features on EN’s newly redesigned Sport Horse Nation classifieds site is a search bar slider wherein you can hand-select the height range of your dream horse. Check it out! 

As a courtesy to our readers who LOVE a good high horse and refuse to come down, here are five recent postings for horses that are 17.1-hands or taller (mounting block not included):

Experienced 4* horse perfect for Young Rider or Adult Amateur

  • Name: Cooley Almighty (“Kavan”)
  • Year Born: 2013
  • Height: 17.1
  • Breed: KPWN
  • Gender: Gelding
  • Eventing Competition Level: Advanced
  • Price: Unspecified
  • Location: Hoffman, NC, USA
  • “‘Kavan’ is an 11yr old Dutch Warmblood gelding by Verdi standing 17.1h. Purchased as a 4yr old he has taken his amateur rider with no UL experience through the 4* level. He has had many top placings throughout his career. He is a fancy mover on the flat with clean changes. You will not find a better cross country horse than Kavan! Would be well suited for an ambitious young rider or amateur. Read more …“

FOR SALE: NOVICE OR DRESSAGE UNICORN

  • Name: CMF Diamond Trinity (“Tiernan”)
  • Year Born: 2016
  • Height: 17.2
  • Breed: Irish Draught
  • Gender: Gelding
  • Eventing Competition Level: Novice (US)
  • Comfortable Dressage Schooling Level: Third Level
  • Price: $60,000
  • Location: Hugo, Minnesota, USA
  • “Tiernan has taken his young rider from my second horse trial ever to training level with lots of accolades in between over the 5 years hes been with us, including AECs and Area Championships. Although he has Training miles, he is much better suited to be a Novice and below superstar OR continue with his dressage education. Read more …“

Fisher’s Guccio: 2020 17.1h bay Dutch Harness Horse gelding

  • Name: Fisher’s Guccio (“Gucci”)
  • Year Born: 2020
  • Height: 17.1
  • Breed: Dutch Harness Horse
  • Gender: Gelding
  • Eventing Competition Level: Prospect
  • Price: $15,000
  • Location: Middleburg, Virginia, USA
  • “Although Gucci is a new addition to the TFSH program, he’s quickly becoming a barn favorite with his sweet and goofy personality. His eagerness to please has made him easy to work with and a fast learner. Originally purchased as a dressage horse, Gucci has shown a talent for jumping, making him a promising prospect for someone looking to bring along a sensitive, sensible horse. Read more …“

AA friendly packer

  • Name: Killerisk Maximilian (“Killian”)
  • Year Born: 2013
  • Height: 17.1
  • Breed: ISH
  • Gender: Gelding
  • Eventing Competition Level: Novice (US)
  • Price: $60,000
  • Location: Groveland, FL, USA
  • “Previously, Killian has competed through Novice eventing and .90 jumpers at WEC, HITS, and other local jumper shows. Easygoing, jumps from any distance and always aims to please. Although he has plenty of scope he isn’t the type to jump his rider out of the tack regardless the size of the fence, making him very suitable for an amateur or young rider who needs a horse that will get them to the other side of the fence safely. Easy lead changes. Read more …“

Proudly Offered For Sale in Round Hill, VA: Carlingford Rockabilly

  • Name: Carlingford Rockabilly (“Billy”)
  • Year Born: 2017
  • Height: 17.1
  • Breed: Irish Sport Horse
  • Gender: Gelding
  • Eventing Competition Level: Preliminary
  • Location: Round Hill, VA, USA
  • “Billy is a beautiful gelding who just won his first preliminary with a 21.3 dressage mark! He has all the quality and trainability to continue a very successful career up the levels. This exciting horse is looking for an ambitious rider to join him on his journey to big things. He is bred for the job and has only been loved and produced with his future in mind. Read more … “

Introducing Sport Horse Nation 2.0 + Get Your FREE LISTING Promo Code!

By on Oct 3, 2024 12:30 pm -

As legend has it, EN’s OG companion classifieds site — Sport Horse Nation — was built by John in his mom’s basement in 2010. There may or may not have been a chinchilla involved.

That’s not important.

What IS important is that, while functional and still widely used, SHN has been looking its age of late …

… and John recently crawled out of the woodwork to give it a full makeover.

As such, we are excited to roll out a fresh new SHN, replete with advanced user features and upgraded search functionality that will be helpful for buyers and sellers alike.To help you filter through over a hundred eventing horses for sale, you can now narrow your search by criteria like breed, height, level competed, and geographic region, so that if you’re a 6’3″ Beginner Novice rider in Florida you no longer need to sift through piles of four-star ponies in Washington state to find your unicorn. (OK, “piles” is a strong word.)

Sliders for personality and aptitude — Is this horse more ‘whoa’ or ‘go’? Are we talking K3DE-bound or just total dominance and annihilation at the local green-as-grass CT? — make it easier for sellers to authentically communicate their horse’s vibe.

We’re going to fire back up our weekly “Sport Horse Nation Spotlight” post and showcase horses for sale on SHN’s socials as well, so be sure to follow along on SHN Facebook.

It’s been 14 years and thousands of horses sold since SHN began but our original mission remains the same: connecting quality horses with homes where they can be happy and successful.

We believe in better partnerships through smarter matchmaking. We believe in a horse-first marketplace where radical transparency isn’t the exception but the rule. We believe there is a perfect equine match for every rider, and our goal is to bring them together. We believe in bringing all of this together in the only exclusive place to buy and sell eventing horses.

And we believe in giving YOU dibs! EN readers get unlimited free listings until October 10th with promo code “GoEventing” at checkout. Check it out today!

[Browse Over 100 Eventing Horses for Sale at Sport Horse Nation]