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 limited 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 in full. If vetting is actually set up (scheduled with day/time) we will hold for that vetting if within a five day time frame. We continue to show the horses 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 which is why we do not take horses off the market. 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:
Once we have agreed to move forward with a ppe it should be set up for within 5 business days.
The buyer has 2 business days at max to decide if they are proceeding with the sale after the conclusion of the ppe. A quicker response is greatly appreciated as horses often have a line.
A non refundable deposit of $200 once the ppe is scheduled will hold the horse for you through the vetting. This simply means I will not sell the horse outright or have a sooner ppe set by someone else while we are waiting for yours. The deposit will be applied to the price of the horse. This is a non refundable deposit, so in the event you decide not to proceed with the sale or ppe for any reason it will not be returned.
You can chose not to put down a deposit while waiting for the ppe however, that means someone else might decide to purchase the horse outright before your vetting.
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.
Choptank Equine (MD) 1-410-429-7347
Unionville Equine (PA) 610-932-6800
Equine Veterinary Care (fairhill, MD) 410-392-6646
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. There is a $25 a day fee for anything that needs to stay past the 7 days post purchase.
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
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Breed: TB mare
Age: 2019
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/yeloma
Price: $TBD subject to change
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Age: 2019
Height: 16.3h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/brentspence
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Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2019
Height: 16.3h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/gentleman+logan
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Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2019
Height: 17.1h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/pablos+sun
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Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2021
Height: 16.1h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/this+time+blue
Price: $TBD subject to change
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Breed: TB mare
Age: 2020
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/starship+conquest2
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Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2020
Height: 17h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/get+ahead+now
Price: $TBD subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720321136635
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The Bearrish One- 4yr 16h gelding sired by Classic Empire out of a Forest Wildcat mare. He was a 30k 2yr. He ran 32 x earning 95k. He retired sound, no injuries and has no vices.
Bear just came in yesterday and has run the day prior to arriving. He is just so darn cute that my pictures/videos don't do him justice. He wasn't really keen on standing up very well for me. Yes, he has a bit of an "eye" on the right side but it's pretty cute if you aren't turned off by that sort of thing. If you are just look at him from the left :)
He stood really well for mane pulling, clippers, baths and grooming this morning. He also had shipped down like a pro. He is super duper quiet and mannerly in the barn.
Bear got out into the free area and was like I am FREE...WEEEE.... and guys this is normal and allowed in my world. Horses let loose are going to run especially when they raced 2 days prior. It is not an indication of their temperament under saddle in all my years of doing this so I show it in their videos because personally I like to see how a horse gallops.
He had a lovely romp around and then settled down nicely. He looks like such a great type and if he looks this good two days post race, I imagine he will only get nicer moving here soon!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2zOjHtM9E1wJPEhlz-FolQ
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2020
Height: 16h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/the+bearrish+one
Price: $TBD subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720321125649
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn2zOjHtM9E1wJPEhlz-FolQ
Staff Sergeant- 5yr 16.2 1/2 stallion sired by Declaration of War out of an Unbridled Song mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/staff+sergeant7 . Sarge ran 31x earning around 50k. He retired sound, no injuries and no vices. Yes, he is a stallion but a stallion who does not know he has stallion parts. He was jogged on a regular lead at the track. He does not talk. He does not acknowledge mares. He is about as mannerly as they get with a puppy dog personality. I likely will castrate him after we get him going.
He shipped like a pro. He has been absolutely wonderful for turnout and in his stall. Grooming, mane pulling, clippers, bath, standing in the wash stall, etc. Super sweet and kind!
He is in desperate need for a farrier. He has some run downs on both back ankles (ankles get friction burns on the back) which are a bit ouchy to him. Those heal up quickly out of race training.
He is a big beautiful horse with such nice bone to him. I thought he was super nice moving in the free area but I suspect this one will really shine when under tack with some help putting all his parts in the right direction. He was quite expressive. Super hind leg!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn04nHc-dqyOpjs3dqIpXlO-
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2019
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/staff+sergeant7
Price: $TBD subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720321104776
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn04nHc-dqyOpjs3dqIpXlO-
Yo Yo Miss- 3yr 15.3h mare sired by Yoshida out of a Winslow Homer mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/yo+yo+miss She is RRP eligible as she did have registered works but she did not race. She does have a freeze fire mark over an old cold splint left front. She has an old cold bow that was properly rehabbed. Prior to coming here, she had been turned out in group turnout in large pasture turnout.
Missy has been excellent to ship, baths, grooming, mane pulling, etc. She is super nice to work around and has a great personality. Loves treats!
We have been doing a lot of work with her teaching her to lunge both directions and learn about forward, contact, etc. She is excellent to tack up. Stands quietly for mounting. She has now had her first two rides. I think this mare is quite a nice mover and is still has a lot more to show. She is just learning to put the pieces together undersaddle but she really has a good hind leg and nice way of going. She isn't spooky or silly in any way. She is more whoa than go but I think as she figures out how to come more forward the go button will be quite nice. She has a really soft balanced canter.
Right now we are super duper full with horses and have a waitlist a mile long so she is in the low 4 carrot range to move along quickly.
Videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn3Cx0-GW41KL8mgg1c7JxFe
All her details are at www.benchmarksporthorses.com if interested please go there first.
Breed: TB mare
Age: 2021
Height: 15.3h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/yo+yo+miss
Price: $2500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720320730616
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn3Cx0-GW41KL8mgg1c7JxFe
Dadashev- 5yr 16h gelding sired by Keen Ice out of Salt Lake mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/dadashev I quite like the breeding on this one. This horse has 59 starts as a 5yr making around 128k. I sort of live by the theory that if they are clean and sound after this many starts, we won't break them. Not to mention there is just something about a hard knocking horse that appeals to me.
His legs are as clean as they come after 59 starts! He just got new shoes and hinds pulled (10/2) so he is adjusting to that. I was sort of expecting him to look tight in the free area as he just ran 10 days ago and well he has been running a lot to say the least :) However, I thought he looked darn good. I swear these keen ice horses are just tough regardless.
We have a great group but this guy just won us over with his hilarious personality in the free area. He would run around and then turn to us and try to join up with us. He was like did you see me??? Wasn't I good??? What is next??? Just such a funny horse and so personable.
He has been excellent to ship, bathe, grooming, farrier, turnout, in his stall and everything in between. He is just so darn sweet and curious.
Dada has proven to be a quick restart which is why war horses are so appealing. He is just such a quick learner. He picked up how to use his parts with a quick lunge session in vienna reins. He was perfect for his first ride in the ring. Stood quiet at the mounting block, strolled around happily and then went to work. Such a cute little package and just easy to ride. We took him out to the field for ride two and he thought that was really fun. We tried to show that you can either ride him in a little shape or just let him go on the buckle and he is happy to do either. He is just one of those horses that is built in a way that will allow him to dabble in multiple rings if you want. He was super confident and brave out in the field. This horse has a super brain and doesn't look at a thing. I think again that is the advantage of having a horse that has likely seen it all in his 60 starts. You can put him together or leave him alone and he just does the job.
We introduced him to jumping and while he has no clue where his parts go just yet, he was super willing and tried so hard. Honestly, that is all I assess on this first session is are they willing to get to the other side because the rest comes very quickly as long as they are willing. He never got nervous or worried. He remained quiet and happy as we introduced him to the logs and the "scary black pipes."
I think he is just an restart as he is extremely tolerant and non reactive. He isn't a hot horse but not one you have to kick to death either. I think he could do the hunters, eventing, foxhunting, etc. He has an amazing brain that will just make everything easy for him.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn0jAnMCZKq2HwgPU21bJsal
www.benchmarksporthorses.com for details
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2019
Height: 16h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/dadashev
Price: $5500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720320730041
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn0jAnMCZKq2HwgPU21bJsal
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Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2021
Height: 16.2h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/natty+bumppo4
Price: $TBD subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720320730797
Link to videos-
Mamma Mia Esterina- 4yr 17.1 h (growing) mare sired by Uptowncharlybrown out of an Afleet Alex mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/mamma+mia+esterina Ran 15x earning around 63k. I have really loved this sire's offspring. They tend to be big solid boned horses with good temperaments that can really move. She arrived missing a shoe and it wasn't until yesterday that we got that back on.
Mamma has just been a treat to work around. Super in the barn. Great for shipping, cross ties, grooming, baths, farrier, etc. Has been doing awesome in turnout. Such a sweet kind mare. Just no fuss.
We finally got a chance to do her first ride today and although still a little bit ouchy on her foot it is easy to see just how super nice this mare is already! She is HUGE to the point Brooke said she felt small on her and when I was walking her around I was thinking darn this is a big horse. Gentle giant though and honestly probably not done growing. She has three really good gaits and for her first ride, I thought she was darn impressive. What a canter!!! Holy smokes that canter was just so good. She put in some super work today. She is so so quiet and honestly probably just will get fancier as we get her straighter and a bit more in front of the leg.
I absolutely love her head and those huge big floppy ears. They make me smile!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn3HpIBIHqu9f8BTXol8_kH2
Full details at www.benchmarksporthorses.com
Breed: TB mare
Age: 2020
Height: 17.1h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/mamma+mia+esterina
Price: $6500 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720320642577
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn3HpIBIHqu9f8BTXol8_kH2
Conclusively a Guy aka Scooby- 6yr 15.2 h APHA gelding https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/conclusively+a+guy2 Scooby has been with us for about two months now in the get fat program in which he earned his gold star very quickly :) When he arrived he looked more like the TB's than APHA.
I believe he had probably about 60 days on him maybe when we got him and has been trained western. He seemed to know the basics but not much else. However, these horses have incredibly good brains and he is just beyond kind. He has such an amazing temperament he just soaks everything in like a sponge.
Brooke has spent a lot of time teaching him to lunge, work over his back, stretch, go forward and all the important things from the ground and then started to incorporate them under tack. He now has a nice foundation going and he has been absolutely perfect to ride. He is still green but my gosh he is easy. His default is whoa and that brain just cannot be beat. The rest is just training from here as the basics are firmly installed. He had his first canter under tack today and boy was it just adorable. I know we are taking our time but he came in pretty underweight and lacking muscle so it just takes a certain fitness level for us to feel comfortable asking for harder work.
I personally can understand why people love these types so much. Even when green their default is whoa. I think he has one heck of a western stop that was sort of built into him already and that cracks me up. It's literally canter and then whoa if you sit still which fascinates me. He is just beyond kind and the sweetest boy.
These types are so easy to live with which is always appealing. Great for grooming, baths, clipping, shipping, the farrier, turnout, alone or with buddies, great in his stall and just easy. He wears front shoes. No injuries. No vices. Just a super nice fun horse that is green but having all the buttons put in nicely/quietly.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1VnCeB99gLs1hoOFkSHzY4
www.benchmarksporthorses.com
Breed: APHA gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 15.2h
Pedigree: https://www.allbreedpedigree.com/conclusively+a+guy2
Price: $9,000 subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720320045212
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1VnCeB99gLs1hoOFkSHzY4
Kentucky Cool- 6yr 17 h gelding sired by Americain out of a Tiznow mare https://www.pedigreequery.com/kentucky+cool I can already tell you this horse is going to be awesome. However, he came in with no shoes on and his feet are pretty sore even after getting shoes. I am having to exercise a LOT of self control to just let him recover. He will be so worth it!!! LOVE his head so much. Just such nice bone on this horse.
Breed: TB gelding
Age: 2018
Height: 17h
Pedigree: https://www.pedigreequery.com/kentucky+cool
Price: $TBD subject to change
Link to lots of photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/11833417@N05/albums/72177720319907919
Link to videos- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt-dzmhstvn1oPBsD-l81c3JdbuYKfXRw
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