Buying a horse is one of the hardest things to get right in this sport.

Not because there aren't options, but because the right ones aren't always visible. The best horses are often off-market, spread across global networks, and difficult to compare without real context.

This episode breaks down how the EquiRatings Horse Sourcing process actually works, building a global pool of horses, filtering that pool using performance data, and narrowing it down through experience, insight, and real conversations with riders and owners. From first search to final shortlist, it's about giving buyers a clearer view of the market and the confidence to make the right call.

Highlights

• Why the best horses are often not publicly available
• How EquiRatings builds and filters a global pool of horses
• The role of data alongside rider feel and experience
• How shortlists are created and decisions are made
• The difference between the Complete and Light search models
• How the portal gives buyers a live view of the market

Guests

• Sam Watson – Irish international event rider and co-founder of EquiRatings
• Samantha Lissington – Horse Sourcing Analyst: Evaluates talent and potential in horses, helping buyers understand value and opportunity. Combines real-world experience with a data-informed perspective.
• Rozzie Bainbridge – Horse Sourcing Client Communications: Supports communication across the EquiRatings horse sourcing service. Ensures clients feel informed, understood, and connected through every step of the journey.

📩 Contact Rozzie Bainbridge (Horse Sourcing Enquiries) Email: [email protected]

🌐 EquiRatings Horse Sourcing Learn more about the process, services, and current offerings: https://www.equiratings.com

📊 Free Horse Performance Metrics Screenshot Get in touch with Rozzie to share your horse's status (for sale, not for sale, or future plans) and receive a personalised EquiRatings performance metrics snapshot

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