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How to Film a Sales Video That Sells Your Sport Horse (2026)
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 the Price of a Sport Horse (2026)
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.

Paperwork when buying and selling a horse: passport, microchip and registration (2026)
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 Sport Horse Market 2026: How to Reach Foreign Buyers
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.

Hippiade 2026: Dates, Qualification and Tips for Buyers and Sellers
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.

Horse Sales Contract: How to Document the Sale Properly (2026)
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.

Viewing and Trying a Sport Horse: The Complete Checklist with the Right Questions (2026)
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.

Selling a Sport Horse in Summer: Keeping Your Horse Fit and Sale-Ready
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.

Advertising a Sport Horse in 2026: How to Write a Listing That Sells
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.

Insuring a Sport Horse in 2026: Cover, Valuation Report and Costs
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.

Foal Inspections 2026: Predicates, Judging Language and Buyer Tips for Sport Horse Buyers
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.

VAT and Cash Payments for Horses in 2026: Rules for Buyers and Sellers
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.