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
Country Roads Veterinary (Delaware) 302-514-9087
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
Macy's Home Run- 3yr 16.2 h filly sired by Winslow Homer https://www.pedigreequery.com/macys+home+run Macy is a big girl with a ton of growing still left to do. Her trainer has such a nice program and his horses are always so nice. He said she had tweaked her shoulder coming out of her last race in May and she spent some time swimming and getting stronger in her body but then she just really showed no talent. He thought she is so big and growthy right now that she needed a slower start if she was to be a race horse. She is extremely well mannered. She really wasn't interested in much than trotting around sniffing the dirt. She is sound, no injuries and has no vices. Very laid back about everything. I will get better pics and video but she is priced to move as we are extremely full up right now. She is a very dark grey almost black right now.
Year of the Kitten
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2015
Height: 16.1
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $5500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2015
Height: 16.1
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $5500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Bourbon Treaty
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16.2 1/2h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $6500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2018
Height: 16.2 1/2h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $6500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Bourbon Treaty- 16.2 1/2 h 3yr gelding sired by Raison D'Etat out of Dynaformer mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/bourbon+treaty This lovely horse ran 2x and retired sound with no injuries and has no vices. He is absolutely stunning, kind, so nice to handle and just lovely in all ways. He shipped to my friends farm where he hung out for a week before arriving here this week. He settled in so well we figured we would just do a ride and see what he was all about.
I like to think we get some of the nicest horses because we so carefully pick horses from good programs. He is as professional as they come. Lovely balance, natural shape, didn't look at anything, soft in his body, picked up both leads and just did all the things. Very lovely horse for a first ride. I suspect he will just get nicer as he has some time to let down. Full details www.benchmarksporthorses.com
https://youtu.be/7M9-mdYwXpM
I like to think we get some of the nicest horses because we so carefully pick horses from good programs. He is as professional as they come. Lovely balance, natural shape, didn't look at anything, soft in his body, picked up both leads and just did all the things. Very lovely horse for a first ride. I suspect he will just get nicer as he has some time to let down. Full details www.benchmarksporthorses.com
https://youtu.be/7M9-mdYwXpM
Forsberg
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $4500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2018
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $4500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Admiral's Boy
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $3500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2018
Height: 16h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $3500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Admiral's Boy- 3yr 16h gelding https://www.pedigreequery.com/admirals+boy3 Admiral raced last week and when I went to see him I was a bit shocked he had just ran as he is pretty thin. However, he just spoke to me with his gorgeous head/eye and beautiful conformation. Weight is always fixable and I had to bring him home. This horse can seriously move like holy smokes can he move. He is also incredibly brave down the free jump chute to the point we had to wave him down to stop him a few times. He is sound with good feet. Has an old splint left front. He did start cribbing when I got him home but with his condition I am not shocked. He is on ulcer meds, got wormed and will be getting his teeth done. He is extremely kind, well mannered and sweet. He honestly is a very very fancy horse. He isn't well suited to my program but I really thought he deserved a shot at finding someone who would give him the summer to fill out and be rewarded with a very nice horse. www.benchmarksporthorses.com for all details.
Look at this horse move!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Look at this horse move!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Won the Byng
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2015
Height: 16h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $5500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2015
Height: 16h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $5500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Won the Byng- 16h 6yr gelding sired by Frost Giant https://www.pedigreequery.com/won+the+byng Won the Byng is a 6yr but he only has 8 starts and is extremely lightly raced. A friend had him in her barn at Fairhill and did a lot of cross training with him. Dressage, hill work, hacks at fairhill, etc. He goes out alone and in company. Byng is sired by Frost Giant who is well known for producing nice sport horses. Byng had recently raced and just arrived so he is still letting down. He is sound, clean legs and has no vices.
This boy is a seriously nice mover and look at his canter! Talk abut a lovely hind leg. He has a lot of power and makes such a nice shape in the bridle naturally which isn't a shocker with his beautiful conformation. I want to try a rubber bit next time to see if he will stretch out a bit more but first rides are just a good starting point.
This boy is so darn fancy. He is going to be one heck of a jumper. Full details www.benchmarksporthorses.com
https://youtu.be/-RMsX40KEeQ ride video
This boy is a seriously nice mover and look at his canter! Talk abut a lovely hind leg. He has a lot of power and makes such a nice shape in the bridle naturally which isn't a shocker with his beautiful conformation. I want to try a rubber bit next time to see if he will stretch out a bit more but first rides are just a good starting point.
This boy is so darn fancy. He is going to be one heck of a jumper. Full details www.benchmarksporthorses.com
https://youtu.be/-RMsX40KEeQ ride video
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Benny Chang
Breed: TB gelding
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
Benny Chang- 16.1 h 4yr gelding sired by Cross Traffic out of a Holy Bull mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/benny+chang Benny's connections thought very highly of him and yes he was running very well but his owner believes once they phase out of the conditions he would rather not keep going so I often get horses from these connections that are still winning races but are being retired. He is sound, no injuries and has no vices. He was a $95k 2yr and boy is he just absolutely stunning. He did have a very large abscess that blew out of his hind right ankle that left a scar but having seen the picture I can't believe the healing! He had most of the winter off getting the wound to close up.
I have loved the horses by this sire and just the way they are put together makes them so lovely to ride. Benny has been so nice to work with in the barn. Looking forward to getting him going.
He was perfect for his first ride. Stood lovely in the barn while smoke was blowing down from the farrier. Quiet to be tacked. Good at the mounting block. Very naturally soft over his back and balanced. Sensible and easy going about everything.
https://youtu.be/tJbVluJVIhI
I have loved the horses by this sire and just the way they are put together makes them so lovely to ride. Benny has been so nice to work with in the barn. Looking forward to getting him going.
He was perfect for his first ride. Stood lovely in the barn while smoke was blowing down from the farrier. Quiet to be tacked. Good at the mounting block. Very naturally soft over his back and balanced. Sensible and easy going about everything.
https://youtu.be/tJbVluJVIhI
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Point Lockout
Breed: TB mare
Age: 2015
Height: 16h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $TBA subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2015
Height: 16h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $TBA subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Point Lockout- 16+ h 6yr mare sired by Corfu (Malibu Moon) out of a Quiet American dam https://www.pedigreequery.com/point+lockout If only horses could talk.... From what I can see she was bred and owned by the same people her whole race career. She ran 58 times. In May she was found at an auction in very rough condition. She was quarantined, wormed, teeth done and just allowed to regain some condition.
Like an addicted horse shopper I was browsing my friend's pages and saw a video of this freaky good moving horse and had to message. Check out this video!!! https://fb.watch/6Pb0mANHjq/ I heard her story and honestly I wanted her that much more because I thought we could be that next step in her conditioning/retraining. We love that part so much and I love getting horses fat.
She arrived super early this morning and I think she is stunning. She has put on a lot of weight since they got her and she is on the right path. She is shiny and dappled! 58 races and this mare doesn't have a pimple on her. Lovely feet. Just all class. She is going to be so special. I just had a gut feeling about her and I think she will be so cool.
Her video here this morning https://youtu.be/dNTEb8y1upk
Like an addicted horse shopper I was browsing my friend's pages and saw a video of this freaky good moving horse and had to message. Check out this video!!! https://fb.watch/6Pb0mANHjq/ I heard her story and honestly I wanted her that much more because I thought we could be that next step in her conditioning/retraining. We love that part so much and I love getting horses fat.
She arrived super early this morning and I think she is stunning. She has put on a lot of weight since they got her and she is on the right path. She is shiny and dappled! 58 races and this mare doesn't have a pimple on her. Lovely feet. Just all class. She is going to be so special. I just had a gut feeling about her and I think she will be so cool.
Her video here this morning https://youtu.be/dNTEb8y1upk
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Secret Roi
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2015
Height: 16.2 h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $TBA subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2015
Height: 16.2 h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $TBA subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Secret Roi- 6yr 16.2 h gelding sired by Bellamy Road out of a Giants Causeway mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/secret+roi Roi was retired sound with no injuries and has no vices. He does currently think he is dying because he is missing his left hind shoe (lost in the race and bruised foot) so he didn't get to show off but he will here in a few days. This horse is so stunning I felt like I didn't quite capture it in my pictures. He just has the look of eagles and so much presence. Lovely type with this huge shoulder and hip. Gorgeous head and a beautiful eye. Can't wait to do more with him.
Cat Paws
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16.1 1/2 h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $6500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2018
Height: 16.1 1/2 h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $6500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Cat Paws- 16.1 h 3yr gelding https://www.pedigreequery.com/cat+paws3 I have a barn full of extremely nice horses right now but this horse is hands down my personal favorite. He ran 2x and retired sound, no injuries and no vices. He had an excellent vetting and I thought he would be off to his home as an eventer but hey we get to play with him some more. He had his 2nd ride today and he hadn't been ridden in over a week. We get out into the field and the horses come galloping up and he just sort of looks over at them. Good boy!! He has such a good brain and is just one of those horses that is so naturally balanced already for his age. He has this canter you could ride all day long! Lovely mover with three quality gaits. Not spooky or hot. A horse you can put your leg on and ride into which is nice. There was so much chaos going on behind the camera with cats running around, horses playing, kids banging on the xc jumps and more and Cat Paws just goes to work. He is all class.
He popped right over some xc jumps and even cantered a few having never even seen a jump. I mean steering is a bit wonky but we are on ride two post track :) He is lovely in the barn. Crossties, clips, mane pulling, baths, etc. No drama! Excellent shipper.
https://youtu.be/SMh--Twj3Mk and his full details are all listed at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
He popped right over some xc jumps and even cantered a few having never even seen a jump. I mean steering is a bit wonky but we are on ride two post track :) He is lovely in the barn. Crossties, clips, mane pulling, baths, etc. No drama! Excellent shipper.
https://youtu.be/SMh--Twj3Mk and his full details are all listed at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
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Punxsutawney Joe
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 16.2 1/2 h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $7500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2018
Height: 16.2 1/2 h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $7500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Punxsutawney Joe is a 16.2 1/2 rapidly growing 3yr gelding https://www.pedigreequery.com/punxsutawney+joe. Joe ran 3x and retired sound with clean legs, no injuries and no vices. My friends have all known him since he was born and had him in training. He was a barn favorite.
This horse honestly just blows me away. He is put together beautifully. His manners in the barn are impeccable. He has the brain we all are hoping to find. When you see him go you seriously stand there and just question is this horse really a 3yr having his now 2nd post track ride??? Like pinch me! This horse is the real deal. Uphill, light, huge mover, lovely canter, super shape and did I mention the brain? Hacks out. Rides in the field. We popped him over some jumps today and he was just so willing about it all.
I find him to be one of the nicest horses I have had in this year hands down. He has all the pieces to be a big time horse. Go watch his video from today and be prepared to go wait that is his 2nd post track ride??? When horses are started correctly at the track it always shows. This horse is going to be very competitive. He is just so kind, gorgeous and has an in your pocket personality. All his details are located at www.benchmarksporthorses.com (vids,pics,price/etc)
Ride in the field https://youtu.be/vZSLUHsb99s
First ride- https://youtu.be/GHbVbqd7oKY
This horse honestly just blows me away. He is put together beautifully. His manners in the barn are impeccable. He has the brain we all are hoping to find. When you see him go you seriously stand there and just question is this horse really a 3yr having his now 2nd post track ride??? Like pinch me! This horse is the real deal. Uphill, light, huge mover, lovely canter, super shape and did I mention the brain? Hacks out. Rides in the field. We popped him over some jumps today and he was just so willing about it all.
I find him to be one of the nicest horses I have had in this year hands down. He has all the pieces to be a big time horse. Go watch his video from today and be prepared to go wait that is his 2nd post track ride??? When horses are started correctly at the track it always shows. This horse is going to be very competitive. He is just so kind, gorgeous and has an in your pocket personality. All his details are located at www.benchmarksporthorses.com (vids,pics,price/etc)
Ride in the field https://youtu.be/vZSLUHsb99s
First ride- https://youtu.be/GHbVbqd7oKY
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Sea Serenade
Breed: TB mare
Age: 2015
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $6000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Age: 2015
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: Click Here
Price: $6000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: Click Here
Sea Serenade- 16.1 h 6yr mare sired by Henrythenavigator out of a Teofilo dam https://www.pedigreequery.com/sea+serenade4 I have to say I am pretty obsessed with this mare but nobody else seems to like her as much as we do. I suspect it is because she has a lot of knee action at the moment but I actually really think that changes a lot over time. Her hind leg is just crazy good and she is still learning to relax and really push it all up and out but it is starting to come. Big difference in just a few rides. This mare had retired sound, with no injuries and has no vices. She was turned out for a year after the track so we have been getting her weight/muscle back on.
Beauty as we call her is a powerhouse of a mare. This is a horse for someone who knows how to ride and wants a horse that is powerful, uphill and bold. I honestly am perplexed why eventers haven't snatched her up because this is an upper level horse. This mare hasn't met anything she won't jump. She had an incredible gallop like holy crap the front end on this horse and the way she can sit. It is all in development obviously but there are some really nice moments that show you what it will be. She has a very big engine and is forward thinking and a bit sensitive but never naughty. She is just very much a horse that wants to do her job so you need to work with her and not against her. She is learning to sit down and half halt but the hind leg on her means she has a lot of power and push and you need to be able to sit up and ride that without getting in a pulling match. Today is the first day we jumped her under saddle and um yeah so needs a bit of a bigger jump and she is pretty darn bold.
She is kind, sweet and extremely smart. When you get a good mare you really have something special.
Beauty as we call her is a powerhouse of a mare. This is a horse for someone who knows how to ride and wants a horse that is powerful, uphill and bold. I honestly am perplexed why eventers haven't snatched her up because this is an upper level horse. This mare hasn't met anything she won't jump. She had an incredible gallop like holy crap the front end on this horse and the way she can sit. It is all in development obviously but there are some really nice moments that show you what it will be. She has a very big engine and is forward thinking and a bit sensitive but never naughty. She is just very much a horse that wants to do her job so you need to work with her and not against her. She is learning to sit down and half halt but the hind leg on her means she has a lot of power and push and you need to be able to sit up and ride that without getting in a pulling match. Today is the first day we jumped her under saddle and um yeah so needs a bit of a bigger jump and she is pretty darn bold.
She is kind, sweet and extremely smart. When you get a good mare you really have something special.
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Master Volume just continues to show his scope and lovely ammy friendly nature on each outing. He has been in our program for a few months now and is one of those horses that has left me confused why he isn't selling. He is a big 16.2 h and growing 4yr gelding that is 100% sound with no issues. He is quiet, fun and just gets better on every ride. He is a bit more whoa than go but is really loving hacking out and going out in the fields. At home he is really getting nice on the flat and is jumping courses. He is scopey and talented over the fences. Just a really well mannered horse.
He was so good for his first trip off the farm today to go school XC. He stood quietly to be tacked, hacked out to the field, happily went away from his buddy and was super willing over the jumps. I would say this horse isn't the most forward thinking horse in the world right now so what works best for him is not a lot of stopping and standing when jumping. He does better when he gets his "blood up" a bit and you let him rock and roll with a few jumps together. I find this pretty normal for young horses in general and more quiet types. He likes to get in a routine but can just get a bit behind the leg when you stop and stand around for a bit.
He is a horse is calm and more of a kick ride. Not spooky or silly. He hacks out anywhere. Happy alone or in a group. I do believe he is currently growing and will be a much bigger horse when he is done. I find it important not to overdo it with these big lanky growing horses in the summer. He is a horse you can ride once a week and he is the same horse.
He is a good jumper and honestly I think he will just get better as he goes. He retired sound, no injuries and has no vices.
He was so good for his first trip off the farm today to go school XC. He stood quietly to be tacked, hacked out to the field, happily went away from his buddy and was super willing over the jumps. I would say this horse isn't the most forward thinking horse in the world right now so what works best for him is not a lot of stopping and standing when jumping. He does better when he gets his "blood up" a bit and you let him rock and roll with a few jumps together. I find this pretty normal for young horses in general and more quiet types. He likes to get in a routine but can just get a bit behind the leg when you stop and stand around for a bit.
He is a horse is calm and more of a kick ride. Not spooky or silly. He hacks out anywhere. Happy alone or in a group. I do believe he is currently growing and will be a much bigger horse when he is done. I find it important not to overdo it with these big lanky growing horses in the summer. He is a horse you can ride once a week and he is the same horse.
He is a good jumper and honestly I think he will just get better as he goes. He retired sound, no injuries and has no vices.