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British-Produced Showjumpers for Chile

Horses Smith produces elite showjumping sport horses in Kent, England. Chile has one of the most disciplined equestrian cultures in the region and some of its strictest import controls, and both of those are worth understanding before you buy.

Chile buys well, and inspects properly

Chilean horse people have a reputation for doing the homework, and Chile's biosecurity regime is among the most rigorous in South America. Neither of those is a problem for us. Every horse here was bred or produced on one yard, with published pedigrees, honest video and a price on the site, so there is nothing that needs discovering at the vetting stage. We would rather you inspected hard and bought with confidence than bought quickly and found out later.

Importing through SAG

Import runs through SAG, the Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero, and Chile applies its controls strictly: import permit, pre-export isolation and blood testing in the UK, an export health certificate and quarantine on arrival, with horses generally flying into Santiago. Chile's geography works in its favour here, keeping a number of diseases out, which is exactly why the paperwork is demanding. Allow three months and use an agent who has done Chilean equine imports specifically, not general freight.

Or leave the horse in Europe

For a horse bought to compete rather than to come home, a European base in Belgium or the Netherlands avoids the import process entirely and keeps the horse in the classes it was produced for. Plenty of South American owners do exactly this. We will tell you which we think is right for the horse in front of you.

Prices in GBP or EUR on application, not CLP. Horses measured in centimetres (hands in brackets). SAG import costs and duty are additional.

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Frequently asked questions

What does importing a horse to Chile involve?
An import permit through SAG, pre-export isolation and blood testing in the UK, an export health certificate, a flight into Santiago and quarantine on arrival. Chile applies its rules strictly, so use an agent with specific equine experience. Allow around three months.
Why is Chilean quarantine stricter than elsewhere?
Chile's geography, the Andes, the Atacama and the Pacific, has kept several diseases out of the country, and SAG protects that hard. It means more paperwork and a longer process, but it is the reason Chilean horses enjoy the health status they do.
Can I keep the horse in Europe instead?
Yes, and for a competition horse it is often better. We deliver to a yard in Belgium or the Netherlands and introduce you to people who will stable and campaign it, with no import process at all.
How do I try the horse from Chile?
Video first, including the parts that do not flatter the horse, then travel or send a rider or agent you trust. The pre-purchase examination is done by a vet you choose, not one we appoint.
What do your horses cost?
Every horse carries a published price across four open categories from Heritage to Elite, so the range is visible before you contact us. Prices are in GBP or EUR; SAG and transport costs are additional.

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