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Featured Horses

C'est la Vie (DEL'ARKO D'HENVET x CANCARA) - Image 1
C'est la Vie (DEL'ARKO D'HENVET x CANCARA) - Image 2
C'est la Vie (DEL'ARKO D'HENVET x CANCARA) - Image 3
C'est la Vie (DEL'ARKO D'HENVET x CANCARA) - Image 4
C'est la Vie (DEL'ARKO D'HENVET x CANCARA) - Image 5
C'est la Vie (DEL'ARKO D'HENVET x CANCARA) - Image 6
C'est la Vie (DEL'ARKO D'HENVET x CANCARA) - Image 7
C'est la Vie (DEL'ARKO D'HENVET x CANCARA) - Image 8
C'est la Vie (DEL'ARKO D'HENVET x CANCARA) - Image 9
C'est la Vie (DEL'ARKO D'HENVET x CANCARA) - Image 10
C'est la Vie (DEL'ARKO D'HENVET x CANCARA) - Image 11
C'est la Vie (DEL'ARKO D'HENVET x CANCARA) - Image 12
C'est la Vie (DEL'ARKO D'HENVET x CANCARA) - Image 13
AUCTION
VIDEO

C'est la Vie (DEL'ARKO D'HENVET x CANCARA)

Show Jumping Horse
At Auction

Holsteiner β€’ 1.10m β€’ Bay

πŸŽ‚7 years
πŸ“174 cm
♀Mare
Belgium, Limburg
Taurus x mon cheri - Image 1
Taurus x mon cheri - Image 2
Taurus x mon cheri - Image 3
Taurus x mon cheri - Image 4
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Taurus x mon cheri - Image 9
Taurus x mon cheri - Image 10
Taurus x mon cheri - Image 11
Taurus x mon cheri - Image 12
VIDEO

Taurus x mon cheri

All-rounder Horse
€12,000

Westphalian β€’ B Level β€’ Bay

πŸŽ‚5 years
πŸ“170 cm
♀Mare
Netherlands, Twisk
I'm Barbie Z (IMAGINATION VAN 'T WINKENSHOF x NIVEAU) - Image 1
I'm Barbie Z (IMAGINATION VAN 'T WINKENSHOF x NIVEAU) - Image 2
I'm Barbie Z (IMAGINATION VAN 'T WINKENSHOF x NIVEAU) - Image 3
I'm Barbie Z (IMAGINATION VAN 'T WINKENSHOF x NIVEAU) - Image 4
I'm Barbie Z (IMAGINATION VAN 'T WINKENSHOF x NIVEAU) - Image 5
I'm Barbie Z (IMAGINATION VAN 'T WINKENSHOF x NIVEAU) - Image 6
I'm Barbie Z (IMAGINATION VAN 'T WINKENSHOF x NIVEAU) - Image 7
I'm Barbie Z (IMAGINATION VAN 'T WINKENSHOF x NIVEAU) - Image 8
I'm Barbie Z (IMAGINATION VAN 'T WINKENSHOF x NIVEAU) - Image 9
AUCTION

I'm Barbie Z (IMAGINATION VAN 'T WINKENSHOF x NIVEAU)

Show Jumping Horse
At Auction

Zangersheide β€’ Unbroken β€’ Dark Bay

πŸŽ‚4 years
πŸ“164 cm
♀Mare
Netherlands, Limburg
Atomic Girl (SYROS DE MUZE x GEORGE Z) - Image 1
Atomic Girl (SYROS DE MUZE x GEORGE Z) - Image 2
Atomic Girl (SYROS DE MUZE x GEORGE Z) - Image 3
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Atomic Girl (SYROS DE MUZE x GEORGE Z) - Image 6
Atomic Girl (SYROS DE MUZE x GEORGE Z) - Image 7
Atomic Girl (SYROS DE MUZE x GEORGE Z) - Image 8
AUCTION

Atomic Girl (SYROS DE MUZE x GEORGE Z)

Show Jumping Horse
At Auction

Anglo European Studbook (AES) β€’ Unbroken β€’ Chestnut (Vos)

πŸŽ‚2 years
πŸ“166 cm
♀Mare
Belgium, Limburg
A Foxy Lady (KASANOVA DE LA POMME x BURGGRAAF) - Image 1
A Foxy Lady (KASANOVA DE LA POMME x BURGGRAAF) - Image 2
A Foxy Lady (KASANOVA DE LA POMME x BURGGRAAF) - Image 3
A Foxy Lady (KASANOVA DE LA POMME x BURGGRAAF) - Image 4
A Foxy Lady (KASANOVA DE LA POMME x BURGGRAAF) - Image 5
A Foxy Lady (KASANOVA DE LA POMME x BURGGRAAF) - Image 6
A Foxy Lady (KASANOVA DE LA POMME x BURGGRAAF) - Image 7
A Foxy Lady (KASANOVA DE LA POMME x BURGGRAAF) - Image 8
A Foxy Lady (KASANOVA DE LA POMME x BURGGRAAF) - Image 9
AUCTION
VIDEO

A Foxy Lady (KASANOVA DE LA POMME x BURGGRAAF)

Show Jumping Horse
At Auction

Anglo European Studbook (AES) β€’ Unbroken β€’ Bay

πŸŽ‚2 years
πŸ“159 cm
♀Mare
Belgium, Limburg

172 horses

Troubadour - Image 1
Troubadour - Image 2
Troubadour - Image 3
Troubadour - Image 4
Troubadour - Image 5

Troubadour

Harness Horse

KWPN Dutch Warmblood β€’ Backed β€’ Chestnut (Vos)

🐴3 years
πŸ“168 cm
β™‚Stallion
Croatia, Pleternica
€4000Negotiable
Kereda - Image 1
Kereda - Image 2
Kereda - Image 3
Kereda - Image 4
Kereda - Image 5
Kereda - Image 6
Kereda - Image 7

Kereda

Harness Horse

KWPN Dutch Warmblood β€’ M Level β€’ Chestnut (Vos)

🐴10 years
πŸ“167 cm
♀Mare
Croatia, Pleternica
€6000Negotiable
Amira β˜†β˜† (ADONIS x SEZUAN) - Image 1
Amira β˜†β˜† (ADONIS x SEZUAN) - Image 2
Amira β˜†β˜† (ADONIS x SEZUAN) - Image 3
AUCTION
VIDEO

Amira β˜†β˜† (ADONIS x SEZUAN)

Broodmare

Westphalian β€’ Backed β€’ Black

🐴8 years
πŸ“164 cm
♀Mare
France, Île-de-France
At Auction
Goldi - Image 1
Goldi - Image 2
Goldi - Image 3
Goldi - Image 4
Goldi - Image 5

Goldi

All-rounder Horse

Pura Raza EspaΓ±ola β€’ B Level β€’ Palomino

🐴5 years
πŸ“165 cm
βœ‚οΈGelding
Germany, Scheibenberg
€21500 - €23000Negotiable
Livana - Image 1
Livana - Image 2
Livana - Image 3
Livana - Image 4
VIDEO

Livana

Show Jumping Horse

East Bulgarian β€’ M Level β€’ Bay

🐴16 years
πŸ“169 cm
♀Mare
Germany, Scheibenberg
€7500Negotiable
Daddys Money breaker - Image 1
Daddys Money breaker - Image 2
Daddys Money breaker - Image 3
Daddys Money breaker - Image 4

Daddys Money breaker

Show Jumping Horse

Belgian Warmblood β€’ Grand Prix β€’ Dark Bay

🐴6 years
πŸ“172 cm
β™‚Stallion
Germany, Pinneberg
Price on Request
Nicky Star (DELPHIUM DEL SOLE x CLINTON) - Image 1
Nicky Star (DELPHIUM DEL SOLE x CLINTON) - Image 2
Nicky Star (DELPHIUM DEL SOLE x CLINTON) - Image 3
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Nicky Star (DELPHIUM DEL SOLE x CLINTON) - Image 7
Nicky Star (DELPHIUM DEL SOLE x CLINTON) - Image 8
Nicky Star (DELPHIUM DEL SOLE x CLINTON) - Image 9
Nicky Star (DELPHIUM DEL SOLE x CLINTON) - Image 10
Nicky Star (DELPHIUM DEL SOLE x CLINTON) - Image 11
Nicky Star (DELPHIUM DEL SOLE x CLINTON) - Image 12
AUCTION

Nicky Star (DELPHIUM DEL SOLE x CLINTON)

Show Jumping Horse

Other Studbook β€’ 1.10m β€’ Bay

🐴9 years
πŸ“171 cm
♀Mare
Italy, Brescia
At Auction
Turfhorst Matlock (MAURO TURFHORST NOPT x JAZZ) - Image 1
Turfhorst Matlock (MAURO TURFHORST NOPT x JAZZ) - Image 2
Turfhorst Matlock (MAURO TURFHORST NOPT x JAZZ) - Image 3
Turfhorst Matlock (MAURO TURFHORST NOPT x JAZZ) - Image 4
Turfhorst Matlock (MAURO TURFHORST NOPT x JAZZ) - Image 5
Turfhorst Matlock (MAURO TURFHORST NOPT x JAZZ) - Image 6
Turfhorst Matlock (MAURO TURFHORST NOPT x JAZZ) - Image 7
AUCTION
VIDEO

Turfhorst Matlock (MAURO TURFHORST NOPT x JAZZ)

Dressage Horse

KWPN Dutch Warmblood β€’ Unbroken β€’ Chestnut (Vos)

🐴3 years
πŸ“161 cm
β™‚Stallion
Netherlands, Gelderland
At Auction
D&J Idefix β˜† (D&J HAVANNA x MR.BLUE) - Image 1
D&J Idefix β˜† (D&J HAVANNA x MR.BLUE) - Image 2
D&J Idefix β˜† (D&J HAVANNA x MR.BLUE) - Image 3
D&J Idefix β˜† (D&J HAVANNA x MR.BLUE) - Image 4
D&J Idefix β˜† (D&J HAVANNA x MR.BLUE) - Image 5
D&J Idefix β˜† (D&J HAVANNA x MR.BLUE) - Image 6
D&J Idefix β˜† (D&J HAVANNA x MR.BLUE) - Image 7
D&J Idefix β˜† (D&J HAVANNA x MR.BLUE) - Image 8
AUCTION
VIDEO

D&J Idefix β˜† (D&J HAVANNA x MR.BLUE)

Show Jumping Horse

Anglo European Studbook (AES) β€’ Unbroken β€’ Chestnut (Vos)

🐴9 years
πŸ“167 cm
♀Mare
Belgium, Limburg
At Auction
Jaresah β˜† (ZIROCCO BLUE VDL x ARTHOS R) - Image 1
Jaresah β˜† (ZIROCCO BLUE VDL x ARTHOS R) - Image 2
AUCTION
VIDEO

Jaresah β˜† (ZIROCCO BLUE VDL x ARTHOS R)

Show Jumping Horse

KWPN Dutch Warmblood β€’ 1.30m β€’ Bay

🐴12 years
πŸ“168 cm
♀Mare
France, Pas-de-Calais
At Auction
Harrie - Image 1
Harrie - Image 2
Harrie - Image 3
Harrie - Image 4

Harrie

All-rounder Pony

Appaloosa Pony β€’ B Level β€’ Other

🐴13 years
πŸ“137 cm
βœ‚οΈGelding
Netherlands, Wassenaar
€4500
Viva Carthago PK - Image 1
Viva Carthago PK - Image 2
Viva Carthago PK - Image 3
Viva Carthago PK - Image 4
Viva Carthago PK - Image 5
Viva Carthago PK - Image 6
Viva Carthago PK - Image 7
Viva Carthago PK - Image 8

Viva Carthago PK

Dressage Horse

KWPN Dutch Warmblood β€’ Unbroken β€’ Black

🐴2 years
πŸ“175 cm
β™‚Stallion
Belgium, Kruisem
Price on Request
Cloud van de zietfort Z - Image 1
Cloud van de zietfort Z - Image 2
Cloud van de zietfort Z - Image 3
Cloud van de zietfort Z - Image 4
VIDEO

Cloud van de zietfort Z

Show Jumping Horse

Zangersheide β€’ L Level β€’ Bay

🐴4 years
πŸ“172 cm
βœ‚οΈGelding
Netherlands, Breda
Price on Request
Soulmate ABOUT YOU RS2 x COVERSTORY - Image 1
VIDEO

Soulmate ABOUT YOU RS2 x COVERSTORY

Dressage Horse

KWPN Dutch Warmblood β€’ B Level β€’ Bay

🐴5 years
πŸ“170 cm
βœ‚οΈGelding
Netherlands, Nieuw-Vennep
Price on Request
Forever Grey (GREY FLANELL x FOUNDATION) - Image 1
Forever Grey (GREY FLANELL x FOUNDATION) - Image 2
AUCTION
VIDEO

Forever Grey (GREY FLANELL x FOUNDATION)

Dressage Horse

Oldenburg β€’ Unbroken β€’ Dark Bay

🐴3 years
πŸ“164 cm
β™‚Stallion
Netherlands, Gelderland
At Auction
Galoubet  β˜† (GORBATCHOV  x CICERO Z VAN PAEMEL) - Image 1
Galoubet  β˜† (GORBATCHOV  x CICERO Z VAN PAEMEL) - Image 2
Galoubet  β˜† (GORBATCHOV  x CICERO Z VAN PAEMEL) - Image 3
Galoubet  β˜† (GORBATCHOV  x CICERO Z VAN PAEMEL) - Image 4
Galoubet  β˜† (GORBATCHOV  x CICERO Z VAN PAEMEL) - Image 5
Galoubet  β˜† (GORBATCHOV  x CICERO Z VAN PAEMEL) - Image 6
Galoubet  β˜† (GORBATCHOV  x CICERO Z VAN PAEMEL) - Image 7
Galoubet  β˜† (GORBATCHOV  x CICERO Z VAN PAEMEL) - Image 8
Galoubet  β˜† (GORBATCHOV  x CICERO Z VAN PAEMEL) - Image 9
Galoubet  β˜† (GORBATCHOV  x CICERO Z VAN PAEMEL) - Image 10
AUCTION
VIDEO

Galoubet β˜† (GORBATCHOV x CICERO Z VAN PAEMEL)

Show Jumping Horse

Anglo European Studbook (AES) β€’ Unbroken β€’ Chestnut (Vos)

🐴3 years
πŸ“164 cm
β™‚Stallion
Belgium, Walloon Brabant
At Auction
Penelope O W (GOLDDIGGER x CASSINI GOLD) - Image 1
Penelope O W (GOLDDIGGER x CASSINI GOLD) - Image 2
AUCTION
VIDEO

Penelope O W (GOLDDIGGER x CASSINI GOLD)

Show Jumping Horse

KWPN Dutch Warmblood β€’ BB Level β€’ Bay

🐴6 years
πŸ“172 cm
♀Mare
Netherlands, Overijssel
At Auction
Chablis (CICERO Z x HEARTBREAKER) - Image 1
Chablis (CICERO Z x HEARTBREAKER) - Image 2
AUCTION
VIDEO

Chablis (CICERO Z x HEARTBREAKER)

Show Jumping Horse

Zangersheide β€’ Unbroken β€’ Grey

🐴4 years
πŸ“163 cm
♀Mare
Netherlands, Overijssel
At Auction
Watina (SYROS DE MUZE x NABAB DE REVE) - Image 1
Watina (SYROS DE MUZE x NABAB DE REVE) - Image 2
Watina (SYROS DE MUZE x NABAB DE REVE) - Image 3
Watina (SYROS DE MUZE x NABAB DE REVE) - Image 4
Watina (SYROS DE MUZE x NABAB DE REVE) - Image 5
Watina (SYROS DE MUZE x NABAB DE REVE) - Image 6
Watina (SYROS DE MUZE x NABAB DE REVE) - Image 7
Watina (SYROS DE MUZE x NABAB DE REVE) - Image 8
Watina (SYROS DE MUZE x NABAB DE REVE) - Image 9
AUCTION

Watina (SYROS DE MUZE x NABAB DE REVE)

Show Jumping Horse

Anglo European Studbook (AES) β€’ Unbroken β€’ Black

🐴4 years
πŸ“165 cm
♀Mare
Belgium, Limburg
At Auction
Eclipse - Image 1
Eclipse - Image 2
Eclipse - Image 3
Eclipse - Image 4

Eclipse

Eventing Pony

Hackney β€’ B Level β€’ Bay

🐴7 years
πŸ“143 cm
βœ‚οΈGelding
Germany, Scheibenberg
€6300Negotiable
Merle - Image 1
Merle - Image 2
Merle - Image 3
Merle - Image 4
Merle - Image 5
Merle - Image 6

Merle

Show Jumping Horse

Anglo European Studbook (AES) β€’ B Level β€’ Black

🐴4 years
πŸ“168 cm
♀Mare
Germany, Scheibenberg
€15000 - €17000Negotiable
Wippa vh Vennen (PETER-PAN x CLINTON) - Image 1
Wippa vh Vennen (PETER-PAN x CLINTON) - Image 2
Wippa vh Vennen (PETER-PAN x CLINTON) - Image 3
Wippa vh Vennen (PETER-PAN x CLINTON) - Image 4
Wippa vh Vennen (PETER-PAN x CLINTON) - Image 5
Wippa vh Vennen (PETER-PAN x CLINTON) - Image 6
Wippa vh Vennen (PETER-PAN x CLINTON) - Image 7
Wippa vh Vennen (PETER-PAN x CLINTON) - Image 8
Wippa vh Vennen (PETER-PAN x CLINTON) - Image 9
Wippa vh Vennen (PETER-PAN x CLINTON) - Image 10
Wippa vh Vennen (PETER-PAN x CLINTON) - Image 11
AUCTION
VIDEO

Wippa vh Vennen (PETER-PAN x CLINTON)

Show Jumping Horse

Belgian Warmblood β€’ Unbroken β€’ Bay

🐴4 years
πŸ“164 cm
♀Mare
Belgium, Limburg
At Auction
Barrio Dei Dioscuri (BAEDEKER x C'OR DEL SAURO) - Image 1
Barrio Dei Dioscuri (BAEDEKER x C'OR DEL SAURO) - Image 2
Barrio Dei Dioscuri (BAEDEKER x C'OR DEL SAURO) - Image 3
Barrio Dei Dioscuri (BAEDEKER x C'OR DEL SAURO) - Image 4
Barrio Dei Dioscuri (BAEDEKER x C'OR DEL SAURO) - Image 5
Barrio Dei Dioscuri (BAEDEKER x C'OR DEL SAURO) - Image 6
Barrio Dei Dioscuri (BAEDEKER x C'OR DEL SAURO) - Image 7
Barrio Dei Dioscuri (BAEDEKER x C'OR DEL SAURO) - Image 8
Barrio Dei Dioscuri (BAEDEKER x C'OR DEL SAURO) - Image 9
AUCTION
VIDEO

Barrio Dei Dioscuri (BAEDEKER x C'OR DEL SAURO)

Show Jumping Horse

Other Studbook β€’ Backed β€’ Chestnut (Vos)

🐴4 years
πŸ“173 cm
βœ‚οΈGelding
Italy, Verona
At Auction
Raffa - Image 1
Raffa - Image 2
Raffa - Image 3
Raffa - Image 4
VIDEO

Raffa

Dressage Horse

KWPN Dutch Warmblood β€’ L Level β€’ Dark Bay

🐴5 years
πŸ“173 cm
♀Mare
Netherlands, Rotterdam
Price on Request
Reina VH - Image 1
Reina VH - Image 2
Reina VH - Image 3
VIDEO

Reina VH

Dressage Horse

Pura Raza EspaΓ±ola β€’ M Level β€’ Bay

🐴9 years
πŸ“165 cm
♀Mare
Belgium, Kontich
Price on Request
Barbi - Image 1

Barbi

Show Jumping Horse

Warmblood β€’ B Level β€’ Grey

🐴6 years
πŸ“158 cm
♀Mare
Hungary, BΓ©kΓ©s
€4500
Black jack - Image 1

Black jack

Dressage Horse

Belgian Warmblood β€’ Backed β€’ Black

🐴3 years
πŸ“171 cm
β™‚Stallion
Hungary, BΓ©kΓ©s
€7500
Fecske - Image 1
Fecske - Image 2
Fecske - Image 3

Fecske

Leisure Horse

Warmblood β€’ B Level β€’ Black

🐴6 years
πŸ“157 cm
♀Mare
Hungary, BΓ©kΓ©s
€4000
karthago - Image 1
karthago - Image 2
karthago - Image 3
karthago - Image 4
karthago - Image 5

karthago

All-rounder Horse

Arabian β€’ Backed β€’ Bay

🐴8 years
πŸ“155 cm
βœ‚οΈGelding
Belgium, Gavere
Price on Request
Bandolo - Image 1
Bandolo - Image 2
Bandolo - Image 3
VIDEO

Bandolo

Dressage Horse

Pura Raza EspaΓ±ola β€’ B Level β€’ Grey

🐴7 years
πŸ“168 cm
β™‚Stallion
Germany, Scheibenberg
€18000 - €20000Negotiable
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Sensitive

Horses with a Sensitive temperament for sale

Horses with a Sensitive temperament are often the ones that make you feel like you’re riding with telepathy – every tiny shift in your seat gets an answer. That’s exactly why they’re so appealing in today’s market, and also why they’re not the right choice for everyone. When we talk about a β€œSensitive” horse, we mean one that is finely tuned to its environment and rider: quick to notice, quick to react, and highly responsive, both mentally and physically.

Typically, Sensitive horses are alert, forward-thinking, and very aware of their surroundings. They tend to react to pressure rather than ignore it, which can be brilliant in a skilled rider’s hands and overwhelming for a nervous or unbalanced rider. You’ll see this temperament a lot in modern sport horse lines: hot-blooded types, some Thoroughbreds and warmbloods, finer-built cobs and crosses, and many purpose-bred dressage and event horses. Disciplines that really benefit from this kind of horse include dressage, where feel and sensitivity to aids matter enormously; eventing and show jumping, where quick reactions and carefulness pay off; and also endurance, where an alert, self-preserving horse can shine.

In the horse market, Sensitive temperament is in solid demand among experienced amateurs and professionals who want a responsive partner without having to β€œkick and shove” every stride. But temperament matching is absolutely critical. The same Sensitive horse that gives a confident rider a light, elastic connection can give a novice a white-knuckle experience. If you’re buying or selling, you’re not just moving a horse from one stable to another – you’re trying to create a partnership where the horse’s reactivity feels like a gift rather than a problem. That alignment between temperament and rider is what keeps these horses happy, sound, and in the same home for years.

Finding the right Sensitive horse to buy

When you’re buying a Sensitive horse, you’re usually looking for feel, refinement, and reactivity in a positive sense. Maybe you’re stepping up in your riding, wanting a horse that doesn’t need constant leg, or you’re aiming for higher-level dressage or eventing where a more β€œswitched-on” brain is an asset. Often, riders come to me saying, β€œMy current horse is too dull; I want something more responsive,” and my answer is always the same: that’s a fantastic goal, but you must be ready to ride the sensitivity you’re asking for.

Identifying a truly Sensitive temperament starts the moment you walk into the stable. The horse will typically be alert without necessarily being anxious: ears following you, watching, perhaps moving away from pressure but coming back to investigate. Under saddle, a Sensitive horse usually reacts to a light leg and a small half-halt. If you squeeze a bit too hard and get a big reaction – a rush forward, a tight back – that’s useful information. During a trial ride, notice how quickly the horse responds when you soften, not just when you add aids. Sensitivity should come with adjustability, not constant tension. Ask to see the horse in different contexts: tacked up, walked around the yard, in the arena, and if possible, briefly outside or near other horses. You’re looking for a pattern of awareness rather than random explosions.

Price-wise, Sensitive horses sit across a wide range, depending more on training and rideability than temperament alone. In Europe and the US, you’ll often see young, green but Sensitive sport types starting around $8,000–$15,000. Well-produced amateur-friendly Sensitive horses with competition records will more commonly sit in the $20,000–$45,000 bracket, and upper-level or imported competition horses can easily climb to $60,000 and beyond. A Sensitive horse that is talented but sharp or nervy may be discounted compared to a similar horse that is equally sensitive but proven to be amateur-safe. When buying, ask sellers specific questions: How does this horse handle new environments? How does it react if the rider loses balance? Has it ever bolted, spun, or had prolonged tension at shows? Green flags include a horse that startles but quickly recovers, one that softens when the rider relaxes, and one that eats and drinks normally when away from home. Red flags are repeated bolting, shutting down, or extreme tension that doesn’t de-escalate with calm riding. A good pre-purchase exam for a Sensitive horse should include watching it in a new place if possible, and discussing management: turnout routine, feed, and how changes in environment affect behavior. All of that will tell you whether this is the kind of sensitivity you can grow with, or one that will keep you on the edge of your comfort zone.

Successfully selling horses with a Sensitive personality

When you’re selling a Sensitive horse, your ideal buyer is usually a reasonably experienced, tactful rider who has independent balance and likes to ride from seat and leg rather than strength. Often it’s a rider aiming for dressage, eventing, or show jumping who enjoys a forward, tuned-in feeling, or a confident amateur who has outgrown a very quiet schoolmaster. Your job as a seller is to help that buyer see clearly how the horse thinks and feels, without sugar-coating it. A Sensitive temperament can be a big selling point if you describe it accurately: β€œlight off the leg, responsive to small aids, thrives with a calm, confident rider” says far more than vague marketing phrases.

In your listing, be honest about what the horse needs. Mention whether it prefers a predictable routine, plenty of turnout, or a quiet yard, and whether it has been ridden successfully by amateurs or mainly professionals. Include concrete details: how it behaves at shows, in traffic, on the lorry, and after time off. Photos and videos should show the horse in normal working conditions, not just on its best, highly managed day. When buyers come to try a Sensitive horse, set them up for success: choose a calm time of day, allow the horse to be properly warmed up, and, if necessary, let them watch you ride first so they can see how to handle the horse’s energy and reactions. Encourage them to try transitions, small mistakes, and corrections so they can feel how the horse responds when things aren’t perfect.

For pricing, remember that in the current market, rideable sensitivity is valuable, while extreme sharpness is not. A Sensitive horse that an amateur can genuinely enjoy will command a stronger price than a similar horse that only a pro wants to ride. Be realistic: a talented but hot, inconsistent horse might sit in the $10,000–$20,000 range, while a more settled, competition-proven Sensitive horse that has taken amateurs around safely is often in the $25,000–$50,000 bracket, depending on age, record, and location. Buyers of Sensitive horses expect transparency: up-to-date vet records, a clear account of any past behavioral issues, and ideally the chance for more than one trial ride or a short trial period if local norms allow. Marketing should target riders who search specifically for β€œsensitive,” β€œforward,” or β€œresponsive” horses, whether that’s through specialized sport horse agents, trainers with established networks, or reputable online marketplaces with good filtering options. In the long term, matching a Sensitive horse with the right rider benefits you as a seller: fewer returns, a stronger reputation, and the satisfaction of knowing that the horse’s sharp mind and quick reactions are being enjoyed and nurtured, not fought against. Honesty about temperament isn’t a risk; with Sensitive horses, it’s your biggest asset.