INDEPENDENT DRESSAGE HORSE ADVISORY

Experienced, discreet, and entirely independent — with your interests at the heart of the process.

BEYOND QUALITY

Quality matters, but the right horse also needs to align with your goals and requirements.

Health, temperament, rideability, level of training and development potential all matter when considering whether a horse is the right fit.

J.S. Horse Insight offers an experienced second opinion when evaluating a horse.

Whether you already have a particular horse in mind or are still searching, I can help you evaluate the options and focus on what matters most to you.

SERVICES

Already considering several dressage horses, or still looking for suitable candidates?

Whether you are already considering several horses or are still exploring the market, I can help you narrow down the options based on your individual goals, requirements and budget.

Each horse is considered individually, with attention to temperament, rideability, level of training, quality and development potential.

My role is not to make the decision for you, but to identify strengths and potential concerns, highlight relevant differences and help you refine your selection.

Rider looking back while sitting on a chestnut horse

Interested in a horse, but prefer to remain anonymous at first?

If a particular dressage horse has caught your interest, I can view the horse on your behalf and give you an initial impression before you decide whether you would like to see the horse yourself.

During the visit, I consider the horse’s level of training, rideability, temperament, quality and development potential, as well as anything that may be worth looking at more closely.

If discretion is important, the prospective buyer’s identity can remain confidential during this initial stage.

Where possible, I can also document the visit on video, allowing you to form your own impression of the horse.

View from horseback across a misty landscape

Would you like an experienced second opinion at your side?

If you are planning to see and try a dressage horse yourself, I can accompany you and share my observations throughout the visit.

While you focus on riding and getting a feel for the horse, I can observe the horse and rider from the ground. This can reveal details that may be less noticeable from the saddle.

Where appropriate and agreed in advance, I can also ride the horse myself to gain an additional impression from the saddle.

Afterwards, we can discuss our observations and focus on the aspects that are most relevant to you.

The decision always remains yours. My experience is there to support you in making your own choice.

INDEPENDENT BY DESIGN

ADVICE. NO COMMISSION.

There are no sales commissions, no percentage-based fees and no financial incentive to recommend a particular horse.

No sales commission.

No financial interest in a particular horse.

Focused on what matters to you.

THE EXPERTISE BEHIND J.S. HORSE INSIGHT

Judith Shiferaw

My background in dressage combines professional training with many years of practical experience in training and developing horses.

I completed professional qualifications as a Pferdewirt in both Classical Riding and Horse Breeding & Management, followed by the Pferdewirtschaftsmeister in Classical Riding.

My focus has always been on the training and development of horses. Over the years, I have worked with horses across a wide range of levels — from young horses at the beginning of their careers through to advanced dressage horses.

My own competition experience ranges from young horse classes up to S***. Over the years, I have been involved in the development of horses that went on to compete at international championships, including horses that competed at the Olympic Games.

This experience has shaped the way I look at horses today: to recognise not only where a horse is in its development, but what it may be capable of with the right training and guidance.

LET’S TALK

Every horse search is different.

Whether you are just beginning your search, considering several dressage horses or already have a particular horse in mind, we can start with a conversation about what you are looking for. From there, we can discuss how I can best support you.

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