Buying a Horse from Germany and Importing to the USA
Looking to buy a horse from Germany and import it to the USA? Discover German sport horses, dressage horses and show jumping horses and how to import them.
Buying a Horse from Germany and Importing to the USA
Germany is one of the world's leading horse breeding nations. German sport horses -- Hanoverians, Oldenburgers, Holsteiners, Westfalen and more -- are renowned for their quality, trainability and sport success.
Key German sport horse breeds: Hanoverian (known for rideability and temperament), Oldenburg (powerful and athletic), Holsteiner (famous for show jumping), Westfalen (versatile), Trakehner (refined and elegant).
German dressage horses are known for three correct expressive gaits, natural suppleness, trainability and strong pedigrees. German show jumping horses, particularly Holsteiners, are known for scope, carefulness, bascule and soundness.
The buying process: Step 1 Search our listings or use horse search service. Step 2 Selection with video, photos, pedigree and results. Step 3 Pre-purchase examination with independent German vet including X-rays. Step 4 Purchase and contract. Step 5 Export to the USA with passport, health certificate, Coggins test, USDA import permit and air freight. Step 6 After arrival, USDA quarantine for 3-7 days.
Import costs from Germany to USA: pre-purchase exam 500-1500 euro, export docs 300-600 euro, road transport 200-500 euro, air freight 6000-12000 euro, USDA fees 1500-3000 euro. Total approximately 9000-18000 euro.
Avante Horse Sales -- German sport horses for American riders.
