| The name Sport Horse is given to type of horse | | | | good horses and ruin a rider’s confidence. Set a |
| rather than a particular breed of horse; it is a term to | | | | budget, the height range that would suit you best and |
| define a horse that will excel in equestrian sports such | | | | what you intend to do with the horse. This will narrow |
| as Showjumping, Dressage or Eventing. | | | | down the market and get you focused on the right |
| Sports horse breeders follow intensive breeding | | | | market of horses for sale. |
| programs. The breeding goals differ from registry to | | | | There is an abundance of Sport horses for sale |
| registry, some more geared towards Showjumping | | | | currently in the U.K. you only have to look briefly at the |
| others Dressage, Eventing or all-round top quality riding | | | | equestrian classifieds and you will be sure to see |
| horses, this is reflected in the breeding, for example to | | | | several advertisers offering Sports horses for sale. |
| produce a top class jumping horse only prestigious | | | | There are many competition yards that have Sports |
| jumping blood lines are used to produce a horse with | | | | horses for sale. |
| the physical attributes and athletic ability which is | | | | Professional horse producers will often travel to |
| needed for show jumping. | | | | Ireland and mainland Europe to source Sport horses |
| Quality Sports horses have certain attributes which | | | | from breeders and farmers. The horses that are |
| incorporates the following: | | | | brought back to the U.K. are to be sold to the |
| • Correct confirmation – Sports horses should | | | | equestrian competition market. A good professional |
| have correct confirmation as this has a direct affect | | | | horse producer will help you find the right horse; you |
| on the movement and jumping capabilities of the horse. | | | | will usually find that there will be quite a few Sports |
| • Temperament – Sports horses must have a | | | | horses for sale at any one yard so you will have |
| trainable and willing nature. | | | | plenty of Sports Horses for Sale to view. There are |
| • Movement – Sports horse should have an | | | | lots of yards devoted Sports horses for sale, so you |
| athletic gait with good suspension in trot and canter. | | | | will always have plenty of horses to look at, if they |
| • Jumping ability – Sports horses that are bred | | | | don’t have a horse that is suitable they will often be |
| for jumping have excellent jumping form and | | | | able to source a Sports horse for sale that meets |
| conformation that allows them to jump higher. | | | | your requirements, as they are more than likely to |
| If you are looking to buy a horse to compete, a sports | | | | have established equestrian links with farmers and |
| horse would be a very good choice. You should set | | | | breeders overseas. |
| yourself some guide lines on the criteria of the horse | | | | It is also possible for you to go to Ireland or the |
| you wish to buy; a good place to start is to identify | | | | Continent to look for a Sport horses for sale yourself. |
| your capabilities as a rider. Less experienced riders | | | | It is good to look on the internet for Sports Horses for |
| should look for an older experienced horse that knows | | | | Sale to see if there are any abroad that you like, many |
| its job; an accomplished rider may want to bring on a | | | | yards will offer a service where they collect you from |
| younger horse and take it through the grades, it is | | | | the airport and accommodate you while you view their |
| absolutely essential for the rider to realise their | | | | Sport horses for sale. |
| capabilities. Unfortunately many people make the | | | | If you are ever in doubt about what horse would be |
| mistake of “over horsing themselves” this is | | | | most suitable for you must always seek professional |
| when a less experienced rider has bought a horse that | | | | help from a reputable source, a person who has |
| is far too much for the rider to handle. This can ruin | | | | expertise in your preferred discipline. |