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Championship season for young dressage horses and showjumpers is approaching. Discover the dates, the selection pathway and how to use these top events shrewdly as a buyer or seller of a young sport horse.

Buying a sport horse in summer? Here is how to transport your horse safely in the heat: the official temperature limits from the heat protocol, a practical checklist for buyers and sellers, and concrete tips against heat stress.

At a competition you see more of a horse in a single afternoon than during ten yard visits. Here's how to use the 2026 competition season to scout talent purposefully, approach a seller and then buy wisely.

Viewing and test riding a sport horse is the moment to avoid a costly mistake. With this practical checklist, you assess rideability, temperament, and health before the pre-purchase exam.

A strong sales video sells your sport horse faster than photos. Discover what to film, how to record it steadily and honestly, and which mistakes put serious buyers off before they ever come to view.

Negotiating well can save you hundreds of pounds. Discover how to make a strong offer as a buyer and defend your asking price as a seller — with practical tactics for the busy 2026 selling summer.

Passport, microchip, I&R registration and studbook transfer: with this checklist you can sort all the paperwork when buying or selling your sport horse properly in one go.

International demand for Dutch sport horses is notably strong in 2026: recent auction data show 83% sold and buyers from more than 100 countries. Discover what the figures mean and how to position your sport horse for foreign buyers.

Everything about the Hippiade 2026 in Ermelo: the dates per discipline, how qualification works and practical tips for buying or selling a sport horse or pony smartly around the KNHS championship.

Verbal agreements in a horse sale often lead to conflict. Discover what belongs in a sales contract, how to document a sale on trial and what hidden defects actually mean.

An advert always looks good online. What you see, feel and ask during the viewing decides whether you buy the right sport horse. This is your practical plan for the yard, the presentation and the trial ride.

High summer and your horse is on the market? With smart grazing, heat and condition management, you can keep your sport horse fit, healthy and presentable for buyers and the pre-purchase exam.