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British-Produced Showjumpers for Peru

Horses Smith produces elite showjumping sport horses in Kent, England. Peruvian showjumping has grown quickly around Lima, and the buyers driving it tend to know exactly what they are looking for.

A growing circuit that buys with intent

The Peruvian circuit has built up substantially around Lima, and the people investing in it are not buying their first horse. That makes for straightforward conversations. We publish full pedigrees, real video including the parts that do not flatter a horse, and a price on every horse, and the sold horses stay on the site afterwards as a record of how their plans actually ended.

Importing through SENASA

Import runs through SENASA, requiring an import permit, pre-export isolation and blood testing in the UK, an export health certificate, a flight into Lima and quarantine on arrival. A local customs agent handles clearance. Allow two to three months and confirm duty for your own case before committing rather than after.

The European alternative

A horse bought to compete is often better left in Europe, stabled in Belgium or the Netherlands and campaigned there, which avoids import cost entirely and keeps the horse in the circuit it was made for. If you are buying to bring a horse home to Lima, import makes sense and we will help you do it properly.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does importing a horse to Peru involve?
An import permit through SENASA, pre-export isolation and blood testing in the UK, an export health certificate, a flight into Lima and quarantine on arrival, with a local agent handling clearance. Allow two to three months.
Can I keep the horse in Europe instead?
Yes, and for a competition horse it is frequently the better answer: no duty, no quarantine, and the horse stays in the classes it was produced for.
How do I try a horse from Peru?
Video first, then travel or send a rider or agent you trust. The pre-purchase examination is carried out by a vet you choose.
Do you sell to first-time buyers?
Yes, and we will tell you honestly when a horse is too much horse. A green rider on a sharp young jumper is a bad outcome for everyone, and we would rather lose the sale than arrange one.
What do your horses cost?
Published prices across four open categories from Heritage to Elite, in GBP or EUR. SENASA and transport costs are additional.

Enquire from Peru

Tell us what you're looking for, we'll reply personally, in confidence.