Buying a Horse Safely
No directory or verification badge replaces horse-specific due diligence, independent assessment, vetting and a suitable written contract.
What to establish before making contact
Use a structured process when researching a horse, seller and proposed purchase.
- Seller and ownership checks
- Horse identity and history
- Viewings, trials and professional assessment
- Vetting, contract and secure payment
Four checks worth making
Confirm passport and microchip details.
Use professionals chosen independently by you.
Record important representations in the contract.
Stop if identity, history or payment instructions change unexpectedly.
Business discovery is not horse approval
EquiGuild profiles horse-sales businesses and may display reviewed business evidence. It does not inspect, grade or approve an individual horse.
Check the horse and transaction separately
Confirm identity, ownership, history, suitability and material representations, then use independent professional advice, veterinary examination and written sale terms.
Looking for a horse-sales professional?
Discover horse dealers, breeders, studs, producers and agents by declared business type and available verification evidence. Contact businesses directly and complete your own horse-specific and transactional due diligence.
Continue your checks
Review business profiles and verification evidence. EquiGuild does not inspect individual horses or guarantee sellers, descriptions, suitability or transactions.
Frequently asked questions
Does EquiGuild verify horses advertised for sale?
No. Verification relates only to the stated scope of a business record and never certifies an individual horse, advert, description or suitability.
Does EquiGuild handle horse-sale payments?
No. Buyers should confirm the contracting seller and payment recipient independently and use appropriate written protections.
Help serious buyers discover your business.
Create an accurate profile, choose the correct dealer, breeder, stud, agent or producer classification, and provide evidence for any verification requested.