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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.

Your sport horse sells faster and for a better price with the right listing. Practical tips for sharp photos, an honest video and a complete, convincing sales description.

Which insurance suits your sport horse, when do you need a valuation report and what does it all cost? A practical guide for buyers and sellers in 2026.

The 2026 inspection season is in full swing. What do Premium 1, Ster, Keur, Elite and D-OC mean for the value of a foal? And how do you use an inspection report as a buyer? A practical guide to the Dutch foal season.

A new calendar year means new rules. For anyone buying or selling a sport horse, the cash ban above €3,000 and the VAT rules matter most. Here is what changes in 2026.

Since 1 April 2026, a new Röntgen-Leitfaden has applied to the sport horse pre-purchase exam in Germany. What actually changes, and which arrangements prevent trouble later?

The KWPN Online Foal Auctions 2026 run from late July to late September, with seven editions and six video days in Ermelo and Erp. We set out every date, the bidding process and the key tips for buyers and breeders - including verifiable sources and what you should be wary of assuming.

From May 28th to 31st, 2026, the National Dressage Championships will take place in Ermelo. We translate the event into concrete actions for those looking to buy or sell a dressage horse via Sporthorses.

Summer 2026 will be warm: here's how the KNHS heat protocol works for sport horses. Temperature limits, transport rules, competition measures, and tips for viewings and pre-purchase examinations — in one clear practical guide for buyers, sellers, and owners.

Since January 1, 2026, the FEI Vaccination Module in the FEI HorseApp is mandatory for all horses in FEI competitions. Five months later, it's clear: this digital registration is often overlooked in the sport horse trade, impacting both buyers and sellers. Here's what you need to check now.

From June 18-21, 2026, the 77th CHIO Rotterdam returns to the Kralingse Bos. Everything sport horse buyers and sellers need to know about the schedule, highlights, and how to maximize this event.