About us
” My greatest joy is to help find my clients their next horse and follow their success the years to come. "
– INTERNATIONAL SPORTHORSES –
your horse scout
" Every cooperation should be build upon trust and open communication. Thanks to this simple concept I gained loyal clients and great partners all over the world. “
Joyce is the founder of ‘Joyce Szozda Sporthorses’ and has years of experience in the equestrian world. She is also known as ‘horse scout’ because she successfully helped riders find their dream horse, due to a large international network.
introducing
It started with a degree in International Management from HES in Amsterdam, where Joyce combined strategic acumen with hands-on experience. She served for 12 years in the Dutch police force in Amsterdam, fulfilling diverse roles from regular officer to mounted horseback officer, water police, detective, gas specialist and special intervention team member.
During this, her expertise in equestrian training and judging started growing. Joyce became a Dutch Federation-approved and licensed trainer and judge and started to successfully train and compete several horses up to the Intermediate level.
Whether you’re looking for a promising young horse or a seasoned competitor, Joyce’s wide-ranging connections and deep understanding of the equestrian world make her the ideal agent to help you find your perfect match.
Her stables
At her private stable in Ringe, Germany, Joyce breeds and trains horses with care. Here, her S-class dressage mares’ juniors thrive in the fields and youngsters receive their foundational training. Adult horses benefit from the guidance of internationally successful trainers, ensuring they reach their full potential.
Trainer
Joyce’s managerial expertise extends to overseeing several international showjumping stables. As a dressage trainer, she has coached riders across various levels, including national team juniors and young riders who have competed in European Championships. Her extensive network in both the Dressage and Jumping scenes positions her to find that special horse you are seeking.
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Horse purchase assistance
If you’re looking for a new horse, you are very welcome to come to us. We will pick you up personally from the airport, and close to the stables there is an accommodation available for your stay. Together, we will try out different horses until we find the perfect match.
We offer all the services necessary to get your horse to your own stables. For instance, we offer quarantine before a flight. To make sure the horse is healthy, we arrange the vet check, and we ensure that all the papers are in order. On top of that, we try to make sure the whole transport runs smoothly.
Wherever you live, we will ensure the horse can be brought to you. This is possible by plane or truck transport.
Few of the things we can arrange for you:
- Blood testing & vaccinations
- Health papers
- TRACES EU transport papers
- Export documents
- Sales contracts
I would love to help you
Please contact me to receive individual offers and exclusive information. I speak English, Dutch and German.
FAQ
The only thing you need to do, is book a flight to us. Once you arrive at the airport, everything will be arranged for you. You will be picked up at the airport as soon as you arrive. All the overnight stays are arranged. Also, we can directly start trying horses. We will continue doing that until a perfect match is found.
Your future horse’s fitness to compete is of great importance. After you have selected a horse, we immediately set a date for a vetting. At that moment, we will explain several options to you from which you can choose. If you are unable to be present yourself, or if you want a second opinion from your own veterinarian, the vetting will be recorded on video and sent to you.
We will present you with a sales contract, which will be made in consultation with you and the seller. After signing the contract by both parties, the deal is done and the money should be transferred.
The transportation of the horse can be arranged by us during the whole process, whether it’s by flight or by truck. We provide you with all the information you need. Also, you are very welcome to organize the transport yourself if you prefer that. We are there to help you guide you through the process.
It is also possible to put the horse in training before he leaves, to get him on a higher level.
Sometimes it’s mandatory to put the horse in quarantine before he leaves or when he arrives, we will make sure this runs smooth as well.
If there is waiting time before the flight, we have room for the horse in our stable to cover this.
We can arrange transportation and export documents for you, whether it is inside or outside the European Union. This is all included in our services.
Our service doesn’t stop after the departure of the horse. We will stay in touch with the transport companies during the travel to make sure everything goes well. We will monitor how the horse leaves and how it arrives. With the airplane we also like to use videos to make sure we keep track all the time.
If you wish extra services after arrival, everything is possible. For instance, an extra saddle, or protection boots for transportation or anything else, we will arrange it for you. Everything is possible, we would love to help you.
Many imported and exported horses over the whole world
AMERICA – JAPAN – RUSSIA – ASIA – (EASTERN) EUROPE
