Have you checked out the new-and-improved Sport Horse Nation lately? EN’s longtime classifieds sister site recently received a big makeover to help make it the best eventers-only matchmaking service in the land. Over 225 listings are now live … check it out today!
What do we mean when we declare a horse to be a “unicorn”? It’s a big statement, with no visible horn to back up one’s claim, but you know it when you meet it — that mythical, mystical creature that’s basically perfect in every way: can-do attitude, easy rideability, probably a few blue ribbons on the stall door, and an uninterrupted prosperity of soundness and health.
They are few and far between — this video explains their scarceness — but we found at least four recently listed on Sport Horse Nation:
Amateur and kid friendly unicorn for sale
- Year Born: 2019
- Height: 17.2
- Breed: AES
- Gender: Mare
- Eventing Competition Level: Training
- “Esther is the perfect amateur and kid friendly horse. She has competed easily through Training level eventing. Currently she is schooling 1.15m show jumping, Prelim cross country questions and very easily First Level dressage. Don’t let her age scare you off; she is kind and gentle and easy to ride and work around. Loads, clips trail rides alone or with others and has no vices. A super quality horse with the best personality and in your pocket attitude. The best possible home is a must for me!” Read more…
- Year Born: 2019
- Height: 16
- Breed: Connemara x Thoroughred
- Gender: Gelding
- Eventing Competition Level: Novice (US)
- “Imported Connemara x TB, worth his weight in gold. By Moonlight’s Silver Shadow out of a Presenting mare – super breeding! Winner at Novice, top 10 at 2024 Championships, ready for Training. Has done Training schooling Derby rounds. He would also happily transition to HJ land. Sweetest, kindest, steadiest temperament with a fun personality. Point-and-shoot jumper.” Read more…
I’m No Sleepy Joe – A Real Life Eventing Unicorn!
- Year Born: 2020
- Height: 15.2
- Breed: Thoroughbred
- Gender: Gelding
- Eventing Competition Level: Beginner Novice
- “Anyone looking for a unicorn in a smaller package? One with recognized mileage? An easy up and coming star event horse? One that is literally perfect in the barn in every way? Then, you need to meet our newest sales star! Fondly called Joey in the barn, this Canadian-bred TB gelding may actually be a real life unicorn. An event horse in training, Joey has recognized mileage at Starter and is getting ready to take on his first recognized event at Beginner Novice. His second cross country school was competing at his first recognized event! His third cross country school was competing at his second recognized event! And he is fancy in the dressage court, last time out throwing down a 28.0 (72%) in a field full of seasoned horses and warmbloods. He has event taught some lessons and has given a few pony rides. Literally perfect in barn. No maintenance. No vices. Just two shoes. If you are looking for a smaller unicorn, Joey is it and we don’t expect to have him long!” Read more…
FOR SALE: NOVICE OR DRESSAGE UNICORN
- Year Born: 2016
- Height: 17.2
- Breed: Irish Draught
- Gender: Gelding
- Eventing Competition Level: Novice (US)
- “CMF Diamond Trinity, ‘Tiernan,’ is an 8 y/o, 17.2hh registered class 1 Irish draught gelding by KEC Double Diamond. 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 he’s been with us, including AECs and Area Championships. Although he has Training miles, he is much better suited to be a Novice and below super star OR continue with his dressage education … This guy has the biggest personality in the barn and is always a pleasure to be around. He is happy to work 6 days a week or have a month off, he comes out of the stall the same. He’s the perfect family friendly horse, taking my dad for his first ride and even carting around my little cousins … Can trail ride in a group or alone, has never taken a lame step in his life.” Read more…
