About European Horse Trade

Founded in 2002, European Horse Trade helps clients primarily from the U.S. and Canada discover the perfect horse in Europe and bring it home. You focus on meeting and selecting the ideal horse, while we make all of the arrangements for you.

These arrangements include:

Owner, Sarah with her horse in the USA

Sarah Smit, founder of European Horse Trade, was born in Holland and started riding at the age of 5 and has been riding ever since. She moved from Holland to the US a few years ago, bringing with her an in-depth knowledge of the European horse market. She also arrived with a large network of Dutch trainers and barns.

Sarah oversees the horse selection process and coordinates the travel arrangements. She also handles the finances and schedules shipping the horse to the new owner. Currently, her riding consists primarily of training young horses. She lives with her husband and children in Weston, MA.

Miranda showing in Holland.

In Holland Tiny and Miranda focus on finding the perfect horses for you! They do all the pre-visits to the stables and will be your guide during your trip.

Miranda is showing at the national level and trains young jumpers and hunters. She’s been selecting European horses for the American market for years and knows the difference between a hunter, equitation horse or show jumper!

Tiny is a Dutch dressage rider with solid German training. She shows at different levels and has schooled several horses from green to a high level.

With our extensive network of breeders, owners and trainers we will make sure you go home with a horse that perfectly meets your requirements.

One of our European imports (Marcel, GP dressage gelding, MA) with EHT offspring! (Elisabeth, 3,5)

Emily (EHT marketing and sales) riding Sarah's TB gelding (5 yr old OTTB)

Elisabeth (3,5) riding Christmas Twinkle (eventing pony, 37) in Weston, MA

Willemijn (1), also on Twink

Sarah with Oliver Twist at his first dressage show