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British-Produced Showjumpers for Colombian Riders

Horses Smith produces elite showjumping sport horses in Kent, England. Colombian buyers either import home through ICA or keep the horse on a European base and compete there. We will tell you which one fits the horse.

A small market that buys carefully

Colombian showjumping is a close community and word travels, which means a horse sold dishonestly is a problem that follows the seller. That is the way we would rather trade anyway. Every horse here was bred or brought on by us on one yard, with published pedigrees, honest video and a price on the site, and the sold horses stay up afterwards as a record of how their plans actually ended.

Importing to Colombia

Import runs through ICA, the national agricultural authority, and needs an import permit, pre-export isolation and testing in the UK, an export health certificate and quarantine on arrival. Horses usually fly into Bogotá. Altitude is a genuine consideration that a European seller should raise and most do not: a horse coming from sea level to Bogotá at over 2,600 metres needs time and sensible management to acclimatise, and that is worth planning for rather than discovering.

The European alternative

As with the rest of the region, a competition horse bought for results is often better left in Europe, stabled in Belgium or the Netherlands and campaigned on a circuit with the classes and the ranking points. It sidesteps import duty and quarantine entirely, and it avoids the altitude question until you actually want the horse at home.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does importing a horse to Colombia involve?
An import permit through ICA, pre-export isolation and blood testing in the UK, an export health certificate, a flight generally into Bogotá and quarantine on arrival, with a local agent handling clearance. Allow two to three months.
Will a horse from England cope with the altitude?
With time and sensible management, yes, but it is a real adjustment and not one to rush. A horse arriving in Bogotá from sea level needs a proper acclimatisation period before serious work. Any seller who tells you altitude is not a factor is not being straight with you.
Can I keep the horse in Europe instead?
Yes, and for a competition horse it is frequently the better plan. We can deliver to a yard in Belgium or the Netherlands and introduce you to people who will stable and campaign it, avoiding import duty and the altitude question at once.
How do I try the horse from Colombia?
Video first, including the parts that do not flatter the horse, then either travel or send a rider or agent you trust. We will arrange an independent pre-purchase examination with a vet you choose.
What does a horse cost?
Every horse on the site carries a published price across four open categories from Heritage to Elite, so you can see the range before you make contact. Prices are in GBP or EUR, and import costs are additional.

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