It sounds expensive. Are there benefits to importing a horse from Germany?
In general, registered breed horses from Germany are among the most lucrative to import. This is especially true for the German Warmblood breeds, because of their recent rise in popularity and increased demand worldwide. Stringent state control of breeding in Germany ensures better bloodlines and higher quality standards within registered breeds. This system annually produces a greater number of high quality horses than you will find elsewhere. The result: more good horses to choose from, comparatively lower prices, and greater value for your money. Secondly, German trainers must be licensed by the state, which means that the quality and consistency of German-trained horses is higher than average. Of special interest to resellers and breeders, strong German and EU health regulations help keep quarantine requirements for German horses to the minimum in most countries.
