Hoofine vs ProEquest
Professional curation plus the buyer protection ProEquest doesn't provide.
ProEquest is a worldwide marketplace where listings come exclusively from professionals, using membership as a proxy for quality and seriousness — strong for high-end hunter, jumper and dressage horses. Professional-only does raise the bar, but it isn't financial-grade KYC, and the platform stays out of the payment flow with no built-in payment protection. Hoofine keeps the professionalism and adds verified identities and buyer protection so a high-value purchase is structurally protected.
ProEquest — proequest.com. Comparison is based on each platform's publicly described model and may change.
Every payment comes with buyer protection
ProEquest is an advertising venue — buyer and seller arrange payment privately, so a wire or deposit leaves you exposed. On Hoofine you pay through Stripe, never by wire to a stranger, and if the horse isn't delivered, or you report a problem within 48 hours of handover, we help reverse the payment.
Every seller's identity is verified
ProEquest relies on basic account registration, so you may have little more than a name and a phone number. Hoofine verifies seller identity (KYC) before a sale, so you know who you're dealing with.
Nothing is charged unless the sale completes
Instead of paying listing fees whether or not your horse sells, listing on Hoofine is free. A completed sale costs the seller 3% of the price, and the buyer 4.8% plus €69.99 on top of the agreed price — both shown before anyone commits. A sale that falls through costs neither side anything.
Hoofine vs ProEquest, feature by feature
| Feature | Hoofine | ProEquest |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer protection on every sale | ||
| Identity-verified sellers (KYC) | Professionals only | |
| 48-hour inspection window | ||
| Dispute resolution on the transaction | Report ads only | |
| Public pedigree database | Per-listing only | |
| Breeding & stallion-at-stud network | ||
| Multi-currency, built for cross-border | ||
| Free to list | Membership / listing fees | |
| Cost to sell | 3% of the price, only on a completed sale | Listing fees regardless of outcome |
| Cost to buyThe fixed fee drops to €24.99 on sales under €2,000. | 4.8% + €69.99 added at checkout, shown before you pay | No platform fee — payment is arranged privately |
Fees shown are current at the time of writing. The pricing page is the authority, and buyer protection explains what the buyer's fee pays for.
Why buyers and sellers choose Hoofine
- Buyer protection on high-value, often cross-border purchases
- Identity verification beyond professional-only membership
- A public pedigree database and breeding network
Hoofine vs ProEquest — FAQ
Hoofine vs ProEquest for high-end sport horses?
Both center on professionalism and quality horses. They diverge on the transaction: ProEquest is an advertising and networking venue with no built-in payment protection, while Hoofine verifies seller identity and takes every payment through Stripe with buyer protection and an inspection window.Is Hoofine a good alternative to ProEquest?
If you want the breadth of an online horse marketplace plus protection on the actual transaction, yes. ProEquest is great for discovery, but it leaves payment and seller identity to you. Hoofine adds buyer protection on every sale, identity-verified sellers, and a 48-hour inspection window.Does ProEquest offer buyer protection?
ProEquest operates as a classifieds/advertising platform and does not provide integrated payment protection for horse sales — payment is arranged privately between buyer and seller. On Hoofine you pay through Stripe, and if the horse isn't delivered, or you report a problem within 48 hours of handover, we help reverse the payment.How much does Hoofine cost?
Listing is free, and there are two fees on a completed sale. The seller pays 3%, deducted from the payment to their Stripe account. The buyer pays 4.8% plus a €69.99 service fee on top of the agreed price — the fixed part drops to €24.99 on sales under €2,000 — shown before you pay, never added afterwards. Nothing is charged on a cancelled or refunded transaction. Current figures are always on the pricing page.