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The Buyer's Guide — Buying a Dressage Horse in Europe

Everything we wish every buyer knew before their first call with a seller. The worksheets, checklists and regional import cheat sheets we use ourselves, gathered in one guide. Register once and read it instantly.

Written by the NOVA Horse team from years of finding, vetting and importing dressage horses for international buyers. Register once and the guide opens right here in your browser. Afterwards we’ll send you a short series of practical emails about buying in Europe, and you can unsubscribe with one click.

What's inside

  • Two worksheets that stop expensive mistakes

    One defines the horse you actually need, the other adds up the true budget. Fill them in before you look at a single advert.

  • 20 questions to ask every seller

    The list that separates honest answers from sales talk, in the order to ask them.

  • Video & viewing trip checklists

    What to request before you fly, and exactly what to watch for when you're standing in the arena.

  • The PPE & x-ray guide

    What a European pre-purchase exam covers, how x-ray grading works, and when findings matter.

  • Contract clauses & payment safety

    The clauses that protect you, and the payment rules that keep your money safe across borders.

  • Region import cheat sheets

    USA, Gulf and Asia: quarantine, permits, flights and realistic timelines for each route home.

  • The first 30 days plan

    Letdown, adjustment and settling in. What the first month should look like after your horse arrives.

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