ALL INTERESTED BUYERS PLEASE READ:

Carolina Sport Horses offers a wide range of quality, versatile horses from various disciplines and backgrounds. It is our goal to match each horse with the most suitable owner. We spend a lot of time working with our horses, and talking to perspective buyers, to make the buying process as seamless as possible. Our horses have become increasingly popular, and to be fair to all interested buyers, we put together a few things that we encourage everyone to read.

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Coming to Try a Horse

Our horses go through many different situations and go many places while in our program to see what disciplines and types of programs they are best suited for.No horse is the same and that’s why we showcase each horses talents in the multiple videos we post of each horse. With that said, regardless of how well we know each horse, it’s impossible for us to know how a horse will be with a new rider. When you try one of our horses here before buying, we both get to see how suitable the match is. Appointments can be made Monday-Friday, and we always welcome your trainer to come along. Appointments to try a horse are only available once the Full Video and ad are posted! Horses are available for purchase (sight-unseen or vet and ship)  at any point once listed, however trial rides are only available once we post the full ad and video.

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Buying Sight Unseen

We understand that not everyone can come to our farm in person, which is why we put so much time into our videos and descriptions. The majority of our horses do end up being purchased by folks off of video. Many horses go across the country and even internationally! This is not an uncommon process for us, and we are more than happy to walk you through it to make your purchase a simple and stress free experience. In this case, we love to hear from you and your trainer, if you have one, and take the time to chat about the process and what you’re looking for in your next equine partner. The more we can learn about your riding abilities, experience, and goals with your horse, the more we can help ensure a good match.

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Vet Checks

We always encourage vet checks if that makes you more comfortable. 

Some horses have basic exams done already, but you are always welcome to have additional exams performed by a vet of your choosing. We only allow horses in our program that come from reputable backgrounds. That being said, we do not have X-ray vision, so we always encourage folks to do whatever they need to feel comfortable with their purchase. We take pride in representing our horses truthfully in our ads and will always disclose any maintenance, vices, or limitations if they have any. Though most of our horses are vice free with no limitations. There are two reputable vets in our area with mobile x-ray equipment. Top Gun Veterinary and Tryon Mobile. Most clients go with Top Gun as they are local and  we can trailer the horse, free of charge, to their clinic within a day or two of scheduling. Whereas Tryon tends to have a 10+ day wait as we cannot trailer in to their clinic due to the distance. 

You may also opt to have your own vet come with you on the day of your trial ride. 

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Trying Multiple Horses 

We avoid showing folks multiple horses in a visit. Why? Because we only want to show you the horse that seems to be the most suitable for you. When we talk before scheduling a visit, we will determine what horses will and will not work for you. If we do happen to have two very similar horses who could potentially be your next partner, then sure, we are happy to let you try both. Horses , like people, are all very different, and we know our horses well! So as long as you are honest about your capabilities, riding style, and goals, we will be able to figure out what horse is best suited for you. We don't want to put our horses through an unnecessary ride, waste your time, or ours, showing you horses that are not exactly what you are looking for.

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Deposits/ Holding A Horse

We offer a way to hold a horse for vettings. If you want us to hold a horse, you have the option to put down a $1000 nonrefundable deposit. 

Your deposit goes toward the purchase price of the horse.

- Deposits are NON REFUNDABLE

-Deposits hold the horse for 5 days only. After that period the horse will be available to the public again. The deposit is nonrefundable because our horses sell fairly quickly and taking them off the market forces us to turn down other buyers. This is the only way to be fair to all interested parties. Otherwise all horses are available on a first come, first serve basis. Without a deposit the horse will continue to be shown and advertised, even if you have an appointment to come see them. 

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Are Deposits Transferrable?

​Generally speaking, no. The reason why we recommend a deposit is because of how quickly our horses sell or go under deposit for a vet check. If you place a deposit to try one horse, hoping to see the three others that are listed on our site, chances are they will be sold or unavailable by your arrival. We cannot keep a deposit on hold for a future horse for you. Some horses sell within minutes of being listed, others sell a week later, and some even sell off of just a "Sneak Peek" video or photo. To keep things simple, your deposit is to hold one specific horse for you for the 5 days allotted. 

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We do not allow trials, leases, or payment plans on any of our horses.

You are welcome to come out to our farm, by appointment to ride. You are welcome, and encouraged, to bring your trainer along to give you a lesson. Folks can also come try the horse on their own, and we are happy to take you out on a hack or trail ride if you’d like. Off property trials are not an option. We do not offer leases or lease to purchase on any of our horses, however we do accept most major credit cards as payment.

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Sales & Online Auctions

We consign a number of our horses to quality sales throughout the year.

When a horse is consigned to a sale, we will provide you with the location of the sale as well as how to bid in person, online, or over the phone. Links are always added to every post. You are always welcome to come see and vet the horse prior to the sale. When a horse is consigned to the sale it will NOT sell prior to the sale and must be bought through the sale company. In cases where the horse is consigned to a sale, we do NOT allow people to put down a deposit to hold the horse. When the sale takes place it if fair game for anyone who wants to bid. In cases of sales that have “Buy Now” options, folks are welcome to take advantage of that and we as sellers do not get to change or negotiate on that price. 

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Seeing Horses Consigned to Auctions  

Horses consigned to online, or in person sales are not available to be ridden by the public. We do offer an "Open House" format with said horses. A date will be set prior to the end date of the sale and folks are welcome to come out to our farm to watch us ride, ask questions, and meet the horses in person prior to bidding. You are welcome to groom, pet, spend time with, and see the horse in the barn and pasture. We are happy to show you the horse go through all the gaits, transitions, and jump small jumps if the horse is advertised to do so. Most of these sessions will run from 9am-12pm with the riding portion beginning around 10am. Vet exams cannot be scheduled during the open house time slot, but are welcome and encouraged at any other point during the sale period.

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Shipping

We can always help with arranging shipping for your horse. Generally, we can ship the horse with one of our in house shippers if you are within a 500 mile radius of our farm. For those outside of that area we can recommend many reputable shipping companies and private shippers who frequent your area or state. Unless we have previously agreed upon it, shipping is NOT included in the sale price. 

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Payment & Next Steps

We accept a few forms of payment including: wire transfers, cash, credit cards, venmo, and PayPal. The most common, and easiest form of payment is a wire transfer. For those using credit cards, there is a 3% fee that will be applied. Horses cannot leave our farm until they are paid in full and payment is cleared.

Horses are welcome to stay at our farm as long as one month after purchase. Horses MUST be fully insured by you if they are staying on our property once they are purchased. A fee of $35/day for basic board (no riding) and $55/day training board (rides 5 days a week until shipping) is applied to all horses being kept at our farm waiting shipping after the first 5 days. 

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Bringing Your Horse Home  

Taking a horse out of their home environment can be stressful, even the quietest horses can take time to adjust to their new people and homes. We ALWAYS recommend being prepared by having a course of GastroGuard on hand for your horses arrival to help their stomachs stay settled. Even short trailer rides and slight changes in environment can cause an upset stomach or ulcers in horses. Taking this step to prepare and prevent is one small thing you can do to ensure a more seamless transition from our barn to yours. 

 Keeping your new horse free of ulcers in and after travel is an easy way to keep your horse happy and healthy! 

If you would like us to begin treatment prior to shipping, please let us know! We do not charge extra for this service, however we do ask you to pay for the medication ( $45 per tube ) 

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If you have any questions please send us a message or email carolinasporthorsesllc@gmail.com