Dressage Horses For Sale
We Get It
This is our 4th decade of helping USA dressage riders find special horses. We have a stellar reputation and an unmatched record in the USA for finding horses riders would not otherwise be able to know about. We are on a short list of professionals actively selling dressage horses in the USA who have an extensive record to prove we understand what "World-class" means.
We also make shopping in Europe turn-key for you, and do our best to protect your interests along the way. All this, together with our transparency in commissions, Reesink Horses - USA is the ideal partner to have for sourcing horses for you and your clients.
For your convenience, we've outlined a number of categories around our USA clients' needs, all based on our experience over the years. Please take a minute and browse our "virtual inventory," then put in your order!
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World Class Colt
I'm a beautiful foal with a commanding presence, uphill movement, handy canter, pure walk, straight legs, and expressive gaits. My sire is very highly regarded and European registries may be interested to approve/license me. My mom or grandmother may have produced approved stallions and/or has an impressive performance record.
Photo credit: Steve Wolgemuth
Unstarted Youngster
I'm your winning lottery ticket, a one to three-year-old with amazing gaits, great breeding, and hope for an amazing future. I'm typically found through agents' comprehensive network of world-class breeders, especially in Holland and northern Germany. Please come find me, I'd like a great owner so I can become famous. I might be a potential approved stallion, breeding stock, or maybe your next team horse!
(And yes, that's a photo of Florencio turning 3, yet undiscovered, for sale for less than 25K Euro at the time!)
Top Quality 3-yr-old
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Congrats to me! I've just gotten approved and have my breeding license! You can leave me in Europe to cover mares (yes, please!), or bring me to the USA and show me off as the best new stud in town! Or, consider buying my half-brother. He's actually a better mover than me, but he didn't get a license because the registry didn't prefer his mother-line as much as mine. Just think, in 6 short years from now (with any luck), we could be long-listed for the team!
Top Class 4-5 year-olds
I'm finally moving out of my baby stage which makes me an ideal purchase as a 4 or 5-year-old! I'm ready to go to work as soon as you get me home! You can get a good idea about my rideability, my gaits, and trainability, so I'm not nearly as risky as buying a baby. In no time at all, I could be one of those 6-8 year-olds that everyone is looking for (and can't find or can't afford!) By owning me at this age, you can get the right foundation on me, one that will take you and me all the way to the top!
Int'l 6-8 yr-old
I'm the horse everyone wants as I'm clearly on track for greatness. Already well-started in collected movements, I already have played with many of the FEI movements. I have spectacular gaits and high rideability. I have a great foundation, but am still young enough you can take a bit of time and make me "your horse" before we go to our first CDI. I'm one of the most sought-after horses in the world, and my trainer is hoping I don't get sold so I can help make them famous. I'm typically not advertised and unless you just get lucky, you need to work with a well connected professional to find me, someone who deals with top international horses.
Quality Prix St George
Get ready because I'm about to make your dreams come true. I'm talented, proven, and so much fun to ride. I'm that fantastic small-tour horse you've been dreaming about. I am a flying change machine, a pirouette savant, and in the winners' circle at any PSG in the US if you ride me well! I'm a expert at this level and I'm the horse to help you get on solid footing in the FEI ring. Typically, you'll find me as a 9 - 12 year-old, and I'll have a solid show record. I come in all sizes and on a typical shopping trip, you can find 3 to 5 of me to test ride.
Int'l Grand Prix Horse
I'm one of very, very few horses in the world that stands a good change of making the next Olympics or World Championships. I might be for sale to the right buyer for the right price and well-resourced riders from around the world are always on the lookout for me. If you want to discover me, you're best off working with an agent who has the right network and a proven track record.
Young Rider Horse
I'm the horse you'll hold in your heart, talk about, and keep a picture of in your wallet the rest of your life because I'm the special partner who was there for you at a tender and formative time of your life. I helped you build confidence, learn self-discipline, and understand how good things can come to you when you work hard. I'm your Young-Rider horse. I'm a proven competitor and can get the job done. I come in all sizes and you can try out several horses like me on any given shopping trip to Europe.
Under-25 CHAMP
I'm that special, once-in-a-lifetime horse that you will help you transition from Young Rider to respected adult rider status. I've got great gaits and solid training behind me. I've already got a show record to prove capabilities so far, and I've still got a future ahead of me. I'm ready to be your special partner and help you be competitive at the Under-25 Championships. I can provide a life-changing and confidence building experience you will long treasure!
Photo credit: Richard Malmgren
Talented E-Pony
I'm a "small but mighty" dressage horse that is super fun to ride. Some call me a pony, others say I'm a small horse. I'm very popular in Europe, but more rare in the USA. Because of that, I'm much easier to find overseas. I'm the ideal fit for the "vertically challenged" adult who want a right-fit dressage partner. On any given buying trip to Europe, you can see 2-3 e-ponies like me, and depending on your requirements, maybe 4-6.
USDF Bronze Medal
You made your final salute, your friends are cheering, and I just helped you reach a lifetime milestone; your USDF bronze medal. Everyone's celebrating because they know how hard you've worked to get here. I'm the special horse that helped make this happen for you. I was trained in Europe by an amateur and shown through 3rd or 4th level. You bought me as a 10-year old and I suspect you're going to keep me for life! I'm not hard to find in Europe and you can see 3-5 of me on any given buying trip, depending on your shopping parameters.
USDF Silver Medal
I'm ready and willing to help you polish your tempi-changes, half-pirouettes, and all the lateral movements and earn that USDF Silver Medal you've been wanting! I've already had a fair amount of experience at this level, so I can help make this possible for you. I'm much easier to find in Europe because of the high concentration of riders and trainers. On a typical buying trip, you can arrange to see 3 or 4 of me, maybe more depending on your buying parameters.
USDF Gold Medal
With my help, you will earn the bragging rights of attaining your USDF Gold Medal! An accomplishment like that is something you can only achieve with a horse like me. What a meaningful milestone to earn this award! It's something you will talk about the rest of your life. I'm well-established in the piaffe, passage, pirouettes, and tempi's. I'll provide an education you will treasure and also pass on to your future horses. I'm not always easy to find, depending on what you're looking for. It's best to take your time!
World Class Breeding Mares
The biggest difference between USA and European breeding programs is the depth of investment in world-class mares. There are some, but relatively few (compared to Europe) mares in the USA who have produced world-famous dressage horses or approved stallions. To find a great mare like me, you are best off working with an agent who is very well connected not only in the dressage world, but also with the elite community of dressage horse breeders. My owner might be selling me because he still owns other family members, like my mother or daughter.
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Young Breeding Stock
If you have discriminating taste, I'm what you've been looking for. There are plenty of nice breeding horses on the market with good pedigrees, but I'm among the best-of-the-best. I may become an approved stallion (young or older), or a proven mare, or maybe an outstanding filly. I'm going to take your breeding program to the next level! Avoid quarantine costs by importing me (filly) before 24 months, or consider a 2 for 1 deal by importing a mare in foal to a top stallion!
Para Olympics Horse
I'm exactly what you are looking for to make miracles happen. I'm a true gentleman (or lady), have impressive gaits. You can count on me to work together with you to put in a dressage test that will bring the crowd to its feet. I'm your willing partner ready and willing to help you show everyone your "inner-athlete." I'm not always easy to find, but with a little patience and working with Reesink Horses-USA, you can find me. I can't wait to make your dreams come true!
Custom Requirements
We know that buyers' needs are quite varied. Whether you are focusing on extreme quality, safety, smoothness, potential, or squeaky clean x-rays, we've seen it all and you won't surprise us. If you are looking for that hard-to-find horse, we may (or may not) be able to help you, but you won't find out unless you ask! You can rest assured we will be honest (and kind), and will give you the best advice we can offer on how you might find your ideal dressage partner.
Ask About Our Current Inventory
Want to know what we have for sale in Europe? Many of our horses are not advertised. Some are quite affordable young horses and some are high-end horses destined for greatness! Let's talk!