FAQ:
What times do you have available to show horses: I do have help with the riding and showing of horses so we have appointment times during the week and limited weekends available.
What is your sales policy: I operate on a first come first serve basis to appropriate qualified homes. I do my absolute best not to pick favorites and honor the first come policy. Essentially what that means is that I do not hold horses. Horses are available until they are paid for in full. If vetting is actually set up then I will ONLY HOLD the horse 48 hours before the vetting. If someone wants to purchase the horse outright before that vetting it will be available to be purchased. We continue to show the horses until the vetting is complete and payment is made. There are many reasons that people may pass on a horse during a vetting and another customer may be perfectly happy with the results of the said vetting. It is also common that people back out of vettings or simply change their mind before a vetting which is why we do not take horses off the market. That does mean a horse may be sold to someone who buys the horse sight unseen before your appointment to come and see it. I will always let you know before you make a drive out to my farm if a horse is sold. I do my best to notify everyone right away that a horse is sold. I realize it can be frustrating to have a horse sold that you wanted to come and see but many of mine do sell to buyers who are comfortable with the buying sight unseen process. IF you have any questions please let me know. I like to say that there are always more horses and if I sell one you are interested in then I will do my best to find you another one!
Vetting Policy: Vetting must be set up within three days after agreeing to move forward on a horse. You have two days after the vetting to review films, make a decision upon a vetting and pay for the horse. I cannot hold horses longer than 48 hours after a vetting is complete. Our horses are in demand and generally have a waiting list.
What payment methods do you accept: I take paypal, venmo, cashiers check and wire. Personal checks on a limited basis and must clear before horses leave.
Do you have a list of vets in your area: I am in Delaware and they aren't as many vet practices as in larger areas but I do have a list of vets and you are welcome to have your own vet come if they are in the area where they can travel to me. All the vets do digital xrays. Most are very comfortable vetting for customers who can't be present for the vettings. They typically will do the flexions, lunging, etc and then call to discuss the results before proceeding to anything else.
All Creatures Veterinary (Delaware) 302-258-8160
Unionville Equine (PA) 610-932-6800
Equine Veterinary Care (fairhill, MD) 410-392-6646
Do you ship or have a list of shippers: We do ship within a 3-4 hour range and can often do longer trips depending on the schedule. I have many shipping contacts and can also help you get shipping set up. I have many horses that ship long distances. I will hold the horses for a week at no cost while shipping is arranged but after that it is $25 a day until horse is picked up.
We have a 7 day pick up policy after your payment has been made. We have a very busy barn with limited space and are unable to hold horses past seven days. There is a $25 a day fee for anything that needs to stay past the 7 days post purchase.
References/graduate information : https://www.facebook.com/groups/2922626288055600 also my Benchmark Sport Horses facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/benchmarksporthorses
Listen to podcast with Major League Eventing discussing all things TB and Benchmark- https://www.buzzsprout.com/168580/1092173-bonus-ottb-101-with-jessica-redman
Dantrum
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $6500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2018
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $6500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Dantrum- 16.1 4yr gelding sired by Shanghai Bobby out of a Malibu Moon mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/dantrum I have loved every horse by this sire. They are total athletes. Brave, bold, great canters and horses that are just built lovely into the bridle. I mean the Malibu Moon on the bottom was pretty exciting as well.
His trainer said he is sound, no injuries and has no vices just hasn't shown anything. He ran about 10 days ago.
This horse has lovely bone and nice feet. He is a nice thick built horse who appears to have a lot of growing to do. He has been extremely nice to handle. Excellent for shipping, cross ties, grooming, stood quiet for pictures and more. He even had a second photo session later in the day when the sun finally popped out.
Like most horses by this sire he has such a great canter he spent most of his time in the free area just showing off his lead changes and not wanting to do much trotting. I suspect he is just going to be much more focused under tack.
https://youtu.be/9AA1oVKD6JY
www.benchmarksporthorses.com
His trainer said he is sound, no injuries and has no vices just hasn't shown anything. He ran about 10 days ago.
This horse has lovely bone and nice feet. He is a nice thick built horse who appears to have a lot of growing to do. He has been extremely nice to handle. Excellent for shipping, cross ties, grooming, stood quiet for pictures and more. He even had a second photo session later in the day when the sun finally popped out.
Like most horses by this sire he has such a great canter he spent most of his time in the free area just showing off his lead changes and not wanting to do much trotting. I suspect he is just going to be much more focused under tack.
https://youtu.be/9AA1oVKD6JY
www.benchmarksporthorses.com
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Brown Eyed Boy
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2016
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $5500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2016
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $5500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Brown Eyed Boy- 6yr 16.2 h gelding sired by Big Brown out of a Rubiano mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/brown+eyed+boy2
This lovely horse has already shown off his great brain by getting picked up by my friend, spending the night at her place, back on the trailer to arrive yesterday where he got a grooming session, photos and went in the free area. He is well mannered with a lovely attitude.
He retired sound with no injuries or vices. Nice bone and nice feet! He comes from a trainer that always has some of the nicest horses. He just ran a few days ago and was turned out on a very frozen ring which is pretty much the ultimate soundness test As nice as he is in the free area, I think he will be even nicer under tack!
We got a chance to ride him today and he started out unsure about the contact but was a horse that did really let you take the time to explain what you were asking and he tried hard to figure it out. He really was making a good effort to stretch down and is quite a lovely mover. Great canter!
https://youtu.be/luNsTsUBY1I
https://youtu.be/1ckxPkXoXDc
www.benchmarksporthorses.com
This lovely horse has already shown off his great brain by getting picked up by my friend, spending the night at her place, back on the trailer to arrive yesterday where he got a grooming session, photos and went in the free area. He is well mannered with a lovely attitude.
He retired sound with no injuries or vices. Nice bone and nice feet! He comes from a trainer that always has some of the nicest horses. He just ran a few days ago and was turned out on a very frozen ring which is pretty much the ultimate soundness test As nice as he is in the free area, I think he will be even nicer under tack!
We got a chance to ride him today and he started out unsure about the contact but was a horse that did really let you take the time to explain what you were asking and he tried hard to figure it out. He really was making a good effort to stretch down and is quite a lovely mover. Great canter!
https://youtu.be/luNsTsUBY1I
https://youtu.be/1ckxPkXoXDc
www.benchmarksporthorses.com
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Duveen
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $5000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2018
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $5000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Duveen- 16.1 h 4yr gelding sired by Uncle Mo out of a Monjeu mare (IRE) https://www.pedigreequery.com/duveen5 I always love anything by this sire and this horse just looked very athletic. Trainer said he was sound, no injuries and has no vices he just showed no potential.
He has really lovely manners in the barn, cross ties, stood quietly for everything and then just went look at me go. Talk about a horse that can seriously move! When you say a hind leg that pushed the withers up this is what they mean. He has three really nice gaits. He showed off tempi changes at the canter very nice. Super athletic. This horse is just one of the nicer movers I have seen.
He was absolutely lovely to ride. Great to be tacked, mounted and just really super athletic and fancy to ride as we we expected. I think this horse is extremely special!
He is still a bit thin (raced 10 days ago or so) and has done a lot of shipping so he could use some let down. Xrays of osselet done.
Ride video- https://youtu.be/Fw8yp44bkeM
https://youtu.be/b3AKL-k2KXo
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for all details
He has really lovely manners in the barn, cross ties, stood quietly for everything and then just went look at me go. Talk about a horse that can seriously move! When you say a hind leg that pushed the withers up this is what they mean. He has three really nice gaits. He showed off tempi changes at the canter very nice. Super athletic. This horse is just one of the nicer movers I have seen.
He was absolutely lovely to ride. Great to be tacked, mounted and just really super athletic and fancy to ride as we we expected. I think this horse is extremely special!
He is still a bit thin (raced 10 days ago or so) and has done a lot of shipping so he could use some let down. Xrays of osselet done.
Ride video- https://youtu.be/Fw8yp44bkeM
https://youtu.be/b3AKL-k2KXo
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for all details
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Callmemissanna
Breed: TB mare
Age: 2019
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $TBA subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2019
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $TBA subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Arriving soon from SC
Lucky Rider
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2019
Height: 16h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $3000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2019
Height: 16h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $3000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Arriving soon from KY
Imnotabrat
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2019
Height: 15.3h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $4500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2019
Height: 15.3h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $4500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Imnotabrat- 3yr 15.3 h rapidly growing gelding sired by Klimt https://www.pedigreequery.com/imnotabrat I wasn't really familiar with the breeding but I really like it for sport. This cutie was in training and did have a registered work but just wasn't going to be a runner. He is sound, no injuries and has no vices. Big bodied for his age. Really really sweet, sensible and quiet on the ground. Very in your pocket type. Excellent manners. Ships, clips, good for cross ties, etc.
He is a really cute mover and extremely athletic. This boy can turn and burn but also has a lovely trot and canter. He was really enjoying the chance to stretch his legs after his trip.
https://youtu.be/-Tr9ZcxlyhA
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for all details
He is a really cute mover and extremely athletic. This boy can turn and burn but also has a lovely trot and canter. He was really enjoying the chance to stretch his legs after his trip.
https://youtu.be/-Tr9ZcxlyhA
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for all details
Al Millon Bob
Breed: TB colt
Age: 2017
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $6500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2017
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $6500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Al Millon Bob- 16.1 h 5yr colt sired by Coach Bob https://www.pedigreequery.com/al+millon+bob Bob had some success running in CA but wasn't up to the competition at a new track. He retired sound with no injuries and has no vices. He is currently still a stallion which honestly is because you would never know he was unless you looked under the hook. He is kind, mannerly and just acts like any other gelding. We do have an appointment for castration but laying a horse down on the farm is really dependent on the weather.
Bob has been absolutely wonderful in the barn. Clips, ties, great for hot shoes (farrier), vet and more. Just such an easy going chill type of horse. He can be a little bit grouchy about brushing him on the hind end but that is something I find pretty normal.
The weather has been absolute crap and he has been standing in a stall more than getting turnout but is still just extremely well behaved. They only got a few hours of turnout and yet he came out for his first ride just as lovely as it gets. We find that due to being kept in we just let them have a nice canter to really stretch out before we ask for much else. He cantered around really quietly and then went to work. He makes a really lovely natural shape. He is quite uphill with a lovely balance and by the end he was really starting to stretch down and out. He was happy to go through the big puddles with no problem. It is still extremely cold and windy and he didn't seem to even look at anything.
Just a really classy lovely horse that has only know the best of the best. He has been with one trainer is entire career. I find it always shows because he is more of a pet. His personality is really emerging.
https://youtu.be/XU_E1qllYRs
full details at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
Bob has been absolutely wonderful in the barn. Clips, ties, great for hot shoes (farrier), vet and more. Just such an easy going chill type of horse. He can be a little bit grouchy about brushing him on the hind end but that is something I find pretty normal.
The weather has been absolute crap and he has been standing in a stall more than getting turnout but is still just extremely well behaved. They only got a few hours of turnout and yet he came out for his first ride just as lovely as it gets. We find that due to being kept in we just let them have a nice canter to really stretch out before we ask for much else. He cantered around really quietly and then went to work. He makes a really lovely natural shape. He is quite uphill with a lovely balance and by the end he was really starting to stretch down and out. He was happy to go through the big puddles with no problem. It is still extremely cold and windy and he didn't seem to even look at anything.
Just a really classy lovely horse that has only know the best of the best. He has been with one trainer is entire career. I find it always shows because he is more of a pet. His personality is really emerging.
https://youtu.be/XU_E1qllYRs
full details at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
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Zipzaptime
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2015
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $6500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2015
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $6500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Zipzaptime- 16.1 h 7yr gelding sired by Ghostzapper out of a Sadler's Well dam. https://www.pedigreequery.com/zipzaptime
This lovely boy has traveled from LA to Ky and then KY to DE. He was perfect for hot shoes last night. We gave him some pads to help with the frozen ground and his feet already were happier. He has been wonderful on cross ties, wash stall, clipping, shipping, etc.
Zip last raced two weeks ago and has since done a lot of traveling. He raced 31x. His trainer really thought highly of him. This is a very class athletic horse. He is a very classic looking TB and is stunning. He has a beautiful head, neck and eye.
Zip is one of those horses that knows and likes to have a job. You could actually see him take a sigh of relief today being ridden like ok this I understand! This boy is really lovely to ride. I think all his gaits are nice but the hind leg is so good which makes the canter really amazing. He needs to let that neck stretch a bit more but for a first ride this is lovely. He was eager to please and really just got better as he went figuring out straight, forward and stretching
I wouldn't say Zip is a hot horse but he likely will be a horse that enjoys having a program and someone who will enjoy riding a horse that like having a job.
He retired sound, no injuries and has no vices.
https://youtu.be/2MF18l2BB0c ride video
full details on him at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
This lovely boy has traveled from LA to Ky and then KY to DE. He was perfect for hot shoes last night. We gave him some pads to help with the frozen ground and his feet already were happier. He has been wonderful on cross ties, wash stall, clipping, shipping, etc.
Zip last raced two weeks ago and has since done a lot of traveling. He raced 31x. His trainer really thought highly of him. This is a very class athletic horse. He is a very classic looking TB and is stunning. He has a beautiful head, neck and eye.
Zip is one of those horses that knows and likes to have a job. You could actually see him take a sigh of relief today being ridden like ok this I understand! This boy is really lovely to ride. I think all his gaits are nice but the hind leg is so good which makes the canter really amazing. He needs to let that neck stretch a bit more but for a first ride this is lovely. He was eager to please and really just got better as he went figuring out straight, forward and stretching
I wouldn't say Zip is a hot horse but he likely will be a horse that enjoys having a program and someone who will enjoy riding a horse that like having a job.
He retired sound, no injuries and has no vices.
https://youtu.be/2MF18l2BB0c ride video
full details on him at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
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Love Point
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2016
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $8500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2016
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $8500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
This lovely horse was sourced by a good friend of mine off the track. He retired sound from the track in 2019 and has been with a young rider in Texas. He has been xc schooling and done a lot of little things. She said he jumps anything you point him out. Sadly due to lack of finances she has to sell him.
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Madisons Luna
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2015
Height: 15.3h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $5000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2015
Height: 15.3h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $5000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Madison's Luna- 7yr 15.3 h gelding sired by Tapit out of a French Deputy mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/madisons+luna. Lou was a graded stakes winner with $178k in 22 starts. He sold for $400k as a yearling. This horse is all class and he knows it. His personality makes me laugh every single day. I truly enjoy him in the barn because he is just hilarious. He thinks so highly of himself. He has extremely good manners but he is sort of pony like with his antics at times. He loves life and he wants everyone to know it.
Lou was retired sound with no injuries. He had been let down for a few months prior to coming to us. He really struggled with being barefoot and it took glue on shoes to get him comfortable again on his feet so he could begin his retraining. I did take xrays of his feet and he actually has nice sole depth. Many Tb's simply can't handle barefoot and Lou will always be one of those. He is getting ready to go up for his 2nd set of shoes. I think his feet are not what I would call complicated or abnormal if you have access to a good farrier.
Lou is a horse that just thrives on work. This horse could and would go all day for you and then some. The more you do the happier he is about life in general. He is smart and his work ethic makes him so fun. He is extremely athletic and sporty. He isn't the tallest horse but honestly tall is overrated. This is a sportscar right here! He is uphill, light, balanced, soft and a horse you can expand and compact with the touch of your finger. My rider is 5'10 so he takes a taller peson and he is wider in his body. He is quite a thick horse.
We have had Lou here two months but he has only been under saddle for a month. He is really learning to do baby lateral work, stretch down, carry himself and has started learning to jump. He naturally makes a really lovely shape in his body but we are teaching him to go lower and slower to stretch his stride and body out. He seems to really really enjoy jumping and boy does he have some scope! Oh did I mention he pretty much does he changes on his own after every jump. The whole sportscar thing is rather fun!
Lou has an excellent brain. He is quiet but he is also a bit of a cheeky pony at times that likes to tell you he was a stakes horse and you don't know as much as him. We find it cute and hilarious so his new person likely will need to do the same. He isn't such a huge powerful mover that he will intimidate anyone but once in a blue moon he can throw a buck or do a spook. We find it hilarious but some might not. This horse is an athlete and would enjoy someone who gives him the job that he wants.
He has hacked out in the xc field. He has zero buddy drama. He clips, ties, good for baths, shipping, etc. Happy in the barn alone. Happy out with other horses. Fine turned out alone. He is pretty easy with everything I have seen him do.
While I would like to tell you he is perfect he probably needs that good farrier for a bit and he is what I call a recreational cribber. No, I can't tell you if he does it with a strap because really I don't care enough about it to worry. He maybe cribs on his one fence post a few times a day. Rarely in a stall. His price reflects his vice but I will say he isn't a horse that is going to tear your fences or barn down. You might notice it..you might not...but if it bothers you then he isn't the right horse.
Flat- https://youtu.be/jQJv7m-i7ag
Jump- https://youtu.be/l1EYslgFpOc
more info at www.benchmarksporthorses.com and you will find all his specific details there.
Lou was retired sound with no injuries. He had been let down for a few months prior to coming to us. He really struggled with being barefoot and it took glue on shoes to get him comfortable again on his feet so he could begin his retraining. I did take xrays of his feet and he actually has nice sole depth. Many Tb's simply can't handle barefoot and Lou will always be one of those. He is getting ready to go up for his 2nd set of shoes. I think his feet are not what I would call complicated or abnormal if you have access to a good farrier.
Lou is a horse that just thrives on work. This horse could and would go all day for you and then some. The more you do the happier he is about life in general. He is smart and his work ethic makes him so fun. He is extremely athletic and sporty. He isn't the tallest horse but honestly tall is overrated. This is a sportscar right here! He is uphill, light, balanced, soft and a horse you can expand and compact with the touch of your finger. My rider is 5'10 so he takes a taller peson and he is wider in his body. He is quite a thick horse.
We have had Lou here two months but he has only been under saddle for a month. He is really learning to do baby lateral work, stretch down, carry himself and has started learning to jump. He naturally makes a really lovely shape in his body but we are teaching him to go lower and slower to stretch his stride and body out. He seems to really really enjoy jumping and boy does he have some scope! Oh did I mention he pretty much does he changes on his own after every jump. The whole sportscar thing is rather fun!
Lou has an excellent brain. He is quiet but he is also a bit of a cheeky pony at times that likes to tell you he was a stakes horse and you don't know as much as him. We find it cute and hilarious so his new person likely will need to do the same. He isn't such a huge powerful mover that he will intimidate anyone but once in a blue moon he can throw a buck or do a spook. We find it hilarious but some might not. This horse is an athlete and would enjoy someone who gives him the job that he wants.
He has hacked out in the xc field. He has zero buddy drama. He clips, ties, good for baths, shipping, etc. Happy in the barn alone. Happy out with other horses. Fine turned out alone. He is pretty easy with everything I have seen him do.
While I would like to tell you he is perfect he probably needs that good farrier for a bit and he is what I call a recreational cribber. No, I can't tell you if he does it with a strap because really I don't care enough about it to worry. He maybe cribs on his one fence post a few times a day. Rarely in a stall. His price reflects his vice but I will say he isn't a horse that is going to tear your fences or barn down. You might notice it..you might not...but if it bothers you then he isn't the right horse.
Flat- https://youtu.be/jQJv7m-i7ag
Jump- https://youtu.be/l1EYslgFpOc
more info at www.benchmarksporthorses.com and you will find all his specific details there.
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