5 of the most expensive horses ever sold

While having a good horse is certainly key to success in equestrian sport, buying the most expensive horse in the world does not automatically ensure you a path to the top, as some of the stories below bear out…

1. Most expensive draught horse

McIlrath’s Captain Jim is listed in the Guinness Book Of Records as the most expensive draught horse ever sold. The two-year old Belgian stallion went for $112, 500 (£69,400) at the Mid-America Draft Horse Sale, Gifford, Illinois, USA on 20 February 2003. His (comparatively) high price was due to his impeccable blood lines — but let’s face it, his price tag is pocket money in the racehorse world. Which brings us on to…

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Article written by: Amanda Vlietstra