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 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 or until a vetting is actually set. If vetting is actually set up then I will HOLD the horse. However, I will continue to show the horse 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. Until a vetting has been set, the horse is available to be sold. 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 24 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
Veterinary Medical Center (Easton, MD) 410-822-8505
Brenford Animal Hospital 302-678-9418
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.
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
Asymptomatic
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $TBA subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2018
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $TBA subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Niagaras Diva
Breed: TB mare
Age: 2018
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $TBA subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2018
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $TBA subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
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Champtown Hope
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $5500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2018
Height: 16h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $5500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
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Candy Mover
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $TBA subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2018
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $TBA subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
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Overzealous
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2014
Height: 17h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $3500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2014
Height: 17h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $3500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Overzealous- 17h 7yr gelding sired by Candy Ride out of a Medaglia D'Oro mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/overzealous2
Talk about tall, dark and handsome! This one is just one that makes you stop to take a look. He ran 38x with earnings around $183k. He is just a classy horse. Z has just been lovely since arriving. He is turned out in a big field and just spends his time quietly wandering around. We have only been on him a few times as we are just letting him relax after a long race career but he is one of those horses you can just pull out if you haven't done anything in a week and he is the same horse. Today we took him out to the XC field to really just let him learn to go forward. He is absolutely a horse with a bit more whoa than go so riding them in the big field encourages them to just come a bit more forward. He didn't look at any of the spooky things in the field and was just really happy for a change in scenery.
This horse is an extremely fancy uphill mover with quality gaits. He has a lovely canter! He can be a bit behind the leg at times so we are teaching him a gentle tap with the whip means come forward and he is learning it very quickly. He is uphill, soft and light for a big horse. He is quiet. NOT at all spooky or silly. He popped right over a log today from the trot and the canter.
Z can be a bit grumpy with grooming and tacking. We put most of our horses on ulcer meds which helps this but I also think sometimes older horses just have their personality. We are firm with him about it and he is actually improving so quickly. He is lovely in the stall and in the field. I have some of him being groomed/tacked at the end of the video so you can see for yourself. He loves mints and we are going to win him over quickly :) It just takes a bit of time but if you need one that is super duper cuddly he isn't that. He is more of a horse that knows his job and is happy to do his job but enjoys his time to himself.
He is sound with no vices. He has excellent feet. He does have a bigger right front ankle and I have xrays of it in his picture album. Again, he has always been sound throughout his race career and is not limited in any way.
He is priced in the low 4's. Video in the field here- https://youtu.be/WYgTl7Pfwa4 and additional pics, videos and info at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
Talk about tall, dark and handsome! This one is just one that makes you stop to take a look. He ran 38x with earnings around $183k. He is just a classy horse. Z has just been lovely since arriving. He is turned out in a big field and just spends his time quietly wandering around. We have only been on him a few times as we are just letting him relax after a long race career but he is one of those horses you can just pull out if you haven't done anything in a week and he is the same horse. Today we took him out to the XC field to really just let him learn to go forward. He is absolutely a horse with a bit more whoa than go so riding them in the big field encourages them to just come a bit more forward. He didn't look at any of the spooky things in the field and was just really happy for a change in scenery.
This horse is an extremely fancy uphill mover with quality gaits. He has a lovely canter! He can be a bit behind the leg at times so we are teaching him a gentle tap with the whip means come forward and he is learning it very quickly. He is uphill, soft and light for a big horse. He is quiet. NOT at all spooky or silly. He popped right over a log today from the trot and the canter.
Z can be a bit grumpy with grooming and tacking. We put most of our horses on ulcer meds which helps this but I also think sometimes older horses just have their personality. We are firm with him about it and he is actually improving so quickly. He is lovely in the stall and in the field. I have some of him being groomed/tacked at the end of the video so you can see for yourself. He loves mints and we are going to win him over quickly :) It just takes a bit of time but if you need one that is super duper cuddly he isn't that. He is more of a horse that knows his job and is happy to do his job but enjoys his time to himself.
He is sound with no vices. He has excellent feet. He does have a bigger right front ankle and I have xrays of it in his picture album. Again, he has always been sound throughout his race career and is not limited in any way.
He is priced in the low 4's. Video in the field here- https://youtu.be/WYgTl7Pfwa4 and additional pics, videos and info at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
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King Abner
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2014
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $tba subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2014
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $tba subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
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Highest Mandate
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
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Fifty One Ninety
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $6000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2018
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $6000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Fifty One Ninety- 16.1 h 3yr gelding sired by Cross Traffic https://www.pedigreequery.com/fifty+one+ninety Fifty is one of those horses that is having a major growth spurt. A few times I have had to take his temperature because he is just so quiet in the barn that I thought maybe he wasn't quite feeling well. He has been just one of those horses that came here and settled in so easily. Clips, trailers, cross ties, wash stall, etc. Great for the farrier. Just so easy and sweet. He was a bit tight and in need of his feet being done so we finally got that addressed this week and I can see a huge difference already. To be honest in the free area he was cute but didn't really make me think wow. I changed my mind in 30 second of watching him go under tack.
I think all the Cross Traffic horses have been much nicer under tack which is interesting. He just put himself in a cute little package and is a really good mover. He still has some bruised feet but right now the ground is just as hard as a rock. He was just so willing to come forward and work over his back. Really nice mover. Great canter. He is so quiet in the barn but under tack he has a really nice engine! We are going to put him in a rubber bit next time which I think will help him push up and out a bit more.
He retired sound, no injuries and has no vices. I suspect he is going to finish at 16.3 as he is very butt high and rapidly growing.
I think all the Cross Traffic horses have been much nicer under tack which is interesting. He just put himself in a cute little package and is a really good mover. He still has some bruised feet but right now the ground is just as hard as a rock. He was just so willing to come forward and work over his back. Really nice mover. Great canter. He is so quiet in the barn but under tack he has a really nice engine! We are going to put him in a rubber bit next time which I think will help him push up and out a bit more.
He retired sound, no injuries and has no vices. I suspect he is going to finish at 16.3 as he is very butt high and rapidly growing.
Cash Storm
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
This boy is super duper fancy!!! Just really special one. He arrived with one shoe on nursing some abscesses and bruised feet. He is getting better but we have an abscess waiting to blow out right hind foot at the moment.
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