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Maybe it’s emotional residue from one too many The Black Stallion viewings as a kid, but there’s just something about seeing an event horse the color of polished onyx that makes my heart skip a beat. And when their performance matches their tall, dark and handsome good looks … swoon.
For your Black Friday shopping pleasure, we’ve compiled this roundup of black (or nearly so) event horses for sale on Sport Horse Nation.
Prynce Rubin PVF: has beauty AND brains
- Year Born: 2020
- Height: 16.2
- Breed: KWPN
- Gender: Gelding
- Eventing Competition Level: Prospect
- Location: Middleburg, VA, USA
- “Rubin is a favorite in our barn, beloved by our barn manager for his incredibly sweet disposition and lovely temperament. This young horse boasts beautiful gaits that make him an excellent prospect for straight dressage. However, Rubin’s versatility and athleticism suggest that he could excel in any discipline his new rider chooses. Whether it’s dressage, jumping, or eventing, Rubin is ready to take on the challenge and shine wherever he goes. Rubin’s pedigree is impressive, with Rubinero as his sire and Willow SWF as his dam, combining the best of Wolkentanz and Idocus lines. This exceptional lineage promises both talent and quality, ensuring that Rubin has the potential to be a top performer.” Learn more…
- Year Born: 2020
- Height: 16.3hh
- Breed: Sport Horse gelding sired by Herald III out of a Soprano mare
- Gender: Gelding
- Eventing Competition Level: Prospect
- Location: Unionville, PA, USA
- “Mystic Marvel is a stunning black gelding standing 16.3hh. Marvel is a 4 yr old sport horse gelding sired by Herald 111 out of a Soprano mare. He has an incredible talent with quality to win on the international stage. Marvel is a complete package with super movement, jump and trainable character.” Read more…
- Year Born: 2017
- Height: 16.0
- Breed: TB
- Gender: Gelding
- Eventing Competition Level: Beginner Novice
- Location: Hoffman, NC, USA
- “Nicely put together TB by Treasure Beach. ‘Henry’ has competed thru first level dressage, beginner novice eventing and .95m jumpers. Schooling 2nd level movements, novice eventing and up to 3’6 at home. Henry could move up the levels in any discipline. He has been out to many schooling and rated shows. Hacks out alone or with company. Henry would best suited for a confident AA or YR. Easy to clip, bathe, shoe.” Read more…
Very athletic unraced TB; ideal for pro on a budget or experienced rider
- Year Born: 2015
- Height: 16.2
- Breed: Thoroughbred
- Gender: Gelding
- Eventing Competition Level: Novice (US)
- Location: Ascot Corner, QC, Canada
- “Louis Song is probably one of the most beautiful and athletic Thoroughbreds out there. He is 2014, 16h2, by Bellamy Road out of Song Cat by Unbridleds Song. He is unraced and started later in life in an eventing program (through no fault of his own). Louis is an impressive mover and very scopey jumper. With all that talent, he requires an experienced rider. He is sensitive and a bit quirky. Needs to be in a regular program. I can see this horse putting a young professional on the map or suiting a talented rider wanting to outshine all the warmbloods, on a TB budget. Sound, up to date on everything, no vices.” Learn more…
Talented 2020 Thoroughbred Prospect
- Year Born: 2020
- Height: 16.0
- Breed: Thoroughbred
- Gender: Gelding
- Eventing Competition Level: Prospect
- Location: Purcellville, VA, USA
- “TRAVELER – Dark brown/black 2020 Kentucky-bred Thoroughbred gelding by Klimt, around 16 hands. His JC name is Klimt O’Matic, and he had just 3 starts on the track. This classy young horse has been brought along slowly and quietly. He is green but well started, having good flatwork basics, and is starting over small fences. He moves well and is a willing jumper. Traveler is a nice project horse with good potential for eventing or the show ring.” Learn more…
Tugce is a stunning 12yo German Sport Horse that has top placings through to the 4* level
- Year Born: 2012
- Height: 16.1
- Breed: German Sport Horse
- Gender: Mare
- Eventing Competition Level: Advanced
- Location: Cannington, ON
- “Tugce is a stunning 12yo German Sport Horse that has top placings through to the 4* level. She has also successfully show jumped through to 1.35m. Tugce has been ridden by a professional, young rider and adult amateur. She would be an ideal candidate for a young rider or adult amateur looking to win! Tugce is extremely well schooled on the flat and over fences and is competitive in all phases. She has three beautiful gates and an impressive gallop.” Learn more…
- Year Born: 2019
- Height: 16.3
- Breed: Thoroughbred
- Gender: Gelding
- Eventing Competition Level: Prospect
- Location: Palmetto, GA, USA
- “Meet “Morty,” a 2019 Thoroughbred gelding standing at 16.3 hands. Morty had a brief racing career, starting seven times before retiring sound in 2023. Since then, he’s had downtime and has been gradually restarted by an Adult Amateur over the past year. Morty is a tall, leggy type with a strong hind end, making him ideal for a confident rider who can channel his power effectively. He thrives in a home with consistent work, ideally 5 days a week, and plenty of turnout. Morty has a great canter and his trot is going to be really nice the strong her gets, he has a flashy presence that will get you noticed in the ring! Recently, he began schooling cross-country and was straightforward with logs, banks, and ditches. No maintenance and is currently just wearing front shoes. Morty loves to work and is ready for a new partner to continue his journey!” Learn more…
- Year Born: 2019
- Gender: Gelding
- Eventing Competition Level: Prospect
- Location: Lovettsville, VA, USA
- “Baby Balou is a five year old gelding by Balou du Rouet. Balou would be an excellent horse for most riders. He carries a lovely rhythm to the jumps, flashy mover and easy in the contact.” Learn more…
- Year Born: 2020
- Height: 16.0
- Breed: Thoroughbred
- Gender: Mare
- Eventing Competition Level: Starter
- Location: Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
- “Dirty Diana (JC Baseball Pegge by Sharp Azteca), 2020 OTTB, 16 hands, black bay mare, lightly raced only 4 times and was retired because she didn have enough speed. If Diana was a person, she would be a Victorias Secret model. She is the most beautiful, feminine mare, with three lovely gaits, a wonderful work ethic, a very forward thinking way of going, and does not have to be nagged to stay in front of the leg. She has been in a solid program since coming off the track early last winter, and has been brought along slowly and correctly, with no bullying, over-facing, or gadgets.”Learn more …
