Present the whole record
Include age, height, registration details, discipline, training level, asking price, location, pedigree, earnings, and any credentials that help a buyer evaluate the horse.
Marketplace resources
Straightforward guidance for buying and selling performance horses.
Use these practical standards to compare listings, prepare your horse for sale, and keep every conversation focused and secure.
Explore the disciplines
In-depth guides
Everything you need to know before buying or selling a performance horse.
Performance disciplines explained
History, competition rules, buyer tips, and bloodline guidance for all five disciplines — Cutting, Reining, Reined Cow Horse, Roping, and Barrel Racing.
How to photograph your sale horse
Professional tips for preparation, lighting, conformation shots, action photography, and the most common mistakes that cost sellers inquiries and sales.
For every listing
Listing standards
Use current, representative media
Share recent photos and video that accurately reflect the horse’s condition, movement, training, and work in its stated discipline.
Be specific about performance history
State documented earnings, show records, professional training, notable bloodlines, and any limits or considerations a serious buyer should understand.
A considered purchase
For buyers
Compare the record
Review the listing details, performance context, pedigree, and asking price before you begin an inquiry.
Ask focused questions
Use secure marketplace messaging to request records, video, veterinary information, and availability for a visit or evaluation.
Arrange independent due diligence
Before purchase, consider an in-person evaluation and a pre-purchase veterinary examination with a qualified professional of your choosing.
A complete representation
For sellers
Set a clear asking price
Fixed-price listings help qualified buyers understand the opportunity without auction pressure or hidden bidding.
Keep documentation organized
Have registration documents, performance records, health information, and pedigree materials ready to share through the proper process.
Communicate through the marketplace
Keep buyer inquiries on the site so your conversations stay organized and your personal contact details remain private until you choose to share them.
Independent research
Explore respected industry resources.
Open these association and pedigree resources in a separate window while preparing or reviewing a listing.
AQHA
American Quarter Horse Association
NCHA
National Cutting Horse Association
NRCHA
National Reined Cow Horse Association
NRHA
National Reining Horse Association
NBHA
National Barrel Horse Association
APHA
American Paint Horse Association
All Breed Pedigree
Independent horse pedigree database
QData
Performance-horse sales and industry data, formerly Robin Glenn Pedigrees
Clear expectations
Safety and marketplace questions
Can buyers browse without an account?
Yes. Public visitors can browse available horses and review listing information. An account is required for secure buyer-seller communication.
How are horse listings qualified?
Listings are expected to provide complete, accurate details along with meaningful performance, pedigree, or training context for serious buyers.
Does the marketplace process the horse sale?
No. Performance Horses is a direct-sale marketplace. Buyers and sellers complete their own due diligence and arrange the final transaction independently.
Where can I research association and pedigree information?
The marketplace links to AQHA, NCHA, NRCHA, NRHA, All Breed Pedigree, and other relevant industry resources for independent research.