Acquire in Europe. Develop in North America. Exit in USD.
6 Stride Sport Horses is a disciplined approach to sourcing 7–9 year-old showjumping prospects in Europe (typically €100k–€200k), developing them across Canada and the U.S. circuit, and executing USD exits primarily into the U.S. market.
Illustrative scenarios only. Not an offer or solicitation. No guarantees.
Strategy
Value creation is driven by geographic pricing inefficiencies, disciplined development, and USD exits—rather than sponsorships or prize money.
Disciplined Entry
Acquire EU prospects in a conservative band (typically €100k–€200k) with vetting and insurance. Focus on ages 7–9 to limit development risk.
Structured Development
Winter circuit exposure in Florida; summer development in Canada. Prioritize consistent performance pathways and controlled progression.
USD Exit Focus
Sell primarily to U.S. buyers in USD where demand and liquidity are strongest. Typical marketing window: ~30–90 days once positioned.
Process Timeline
Illustrative timeline and capital flow across a typical cycle.
- Target: 7–9 years old
- Conservative pricing band
- Insurance + vet oversight
- Florida winter circuit exposure
- Canada summer development
- Milestone-based progression
- Marketing + private treaty sale
- Broker-assisted when appropriate
- U.S. buyer, USD settlement
Investor Advantage
Investor positioning (for discussion only; illustrative).
| Dimension | 6 Stride Strategy | Private Equity | Real Assets | Fixed Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital structure | One-time deployment; operator absorbs carrying costs | Blind pool; capital calls common | Ongoing capex often required | Fixed principal; yield-based |
| Duration | 1–3 years (target) | 7–10 years | Long-dated | Term-based duration |
| Return driver | Event-driven re-pricing + USD exits | Multiple expansion + platform growth | Income + appreciation | Rates + credit |
| Correlation | Lower direct linkage to public markets | Equity-cycle linked | Macro-linked | Rate-sensitive |
Comparison is conceptual and for discussion purposes only.
Scenario Outcomes (Illustrative)
Illustrative outcomes based on pricing, development, and North American positioning. Not guarantees.
| ~12 Months | |
|---|---|
| Holding period | ~12 months |
| U.S. sale price | $250k – $325k |
| Capital multiple | ~1.65× – 2.15× |
| Return driver | Light performance development + NA exposure |
| Risk profile | Moderate, controlled |
| ~24 Months | |
|---|---|
| Holding period | ~24 months |
| U.S. sale price | $375k – $500k |
| Capital multiple | ~2.5× – 3.3× |
| Return driver | Prime performance window + strong U.S. demand |
| Risk profile | Balanced risk / reward |
Downside management
Flexibility to exit early if health or performance deteriorates, and ability to reprice for lower-tier buyers without forced sales. Full insurance coverage and veterinary oversight are integral to the approach.
Team & Governance
Clear separation between execution and oversight; capacity intentionally constrained to preserve decision quality.
Execution & Oversight
Shyanne Patel — Rider & Execution Lead (sourcing → development → exit positioning).
Michael King — Finance & Investment Oversight (pricing discipline, capital allocation, risk evaluation).
Advisory & Long-Term Alignment
Sherri LeGros — HR & governance support; long-term investor and supporter of the sport.
Dave Kennedy — process and product development; long-term investor and supporter of the sport.
Marianne Grothé — equestrian experience, business owner, investor perspective.
Capacity discipline
Maximum of 3–5 horses per cycle to preserve execution quality, risk oversight, and accountability.
Structure (Advisor Summary)
A simple, defensible first-cycle structure designed to align USD exits with buyer location and reduce investor tax complexity.
U.S. operating entity
The U.S. entity owns the horses, executes EU purchases, pays expenses, holds insurance, and sells primarily into the U.S. market in USD.
Investor participation
Investor participation is structured contractually (economic participation). The company remains the sole taxpayer; investors receive distributions from post-tax proceeds (structure subject to counsel).
This summary is not tax or legal advice. Final structuring is subject to professional counsel and documentation.
IC Q&A (Top Questions)
Representative questions and conservative responses commonly raised by investment committees.
Is this dependent on one rider?
Execution is rider-led, but capacity is intentionally constrained. Decisions are milestone-based and supported by advisory oversight to preserve discipline and risk control.
What happens if a horse is injured or underperforms?
Downside is mitigated via conservative entry pricing, insurance, veterinary oversight, and optional early-exit pathways including repricing into lower tiers without forced sales.
How liquid are exits?
Sales are executed via private treaty, broker-assisted when appropriate. Typical sale windows are approximately 30–90 days once the horse is marketed and positioned.
Are returns guaranteed?
No. Scenarios are illustrative only and depend on market conditions, health, performance, and execution. No representation is made regarding future outcomes.
Why a U.S. entity if the operators are Canadian?
USD exits and U.S. buyer norms make a U.S. operating entity practical for contract, settlement, and currency alignment, while development can occur in Canada and the U.S.
Contact
For discussion and materials request (deck, scenario assumptions, and structure summary).
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Email: sixstridesporthorses@hotmail.com
Phone: 514-686-2645
Location: Montreal • Florida
Minimum disclosures
This website is provided on a confidential basis solely for informational and discussion purposes and does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation to buy any security. Any investment opportunity is subject to documentation, due diligence, and final structuring.