Top 10 Most Expensive Horses In The World

The most expensive horses in the world are not only famous for their pedigree and breeding, but also because they are so unique and rare. They have won numerous competitions, including several in prestigious international arenas such as the Olympics. Anyone who is lucky enough to own one knows him or herself lucky – these beautiful creatures can be quite expensive! Here’s a look at some of the most expensive horses in the world…

10. MS AMHIFREDA VINCENZO (Cost: USD 6 Million)

Owned by French perfume empire heir Frederic Banneac, this horse was given as an 18th birthday present to Princess Caroline of Monaco from her father, Prince Rainier III. Though no longer owned by the royal family, this horse is still considered one of the most beautiful and valuable in the world.

9. CANTABALUS (Cost: USD 6 Million)

Another high-priced noble steed, Cantabalus was purchased by Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa al Nahyan – brother to Emir of Abu Dhabi and President of UAE Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan – for his daughter’s 21st birthday from American business mogul Bill Gates. The 12 year old horse is a partbred Arabian stallion who has won many competitions and taken top prize several times over. He is currently owned by Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid al Maktoum, who also owns other expensive horses; notably, Maserati, who just missed the top ten at number 11.

8. CAROLUS (Cost: USD 6.7 Million)

This 15-year old horse is a partbred Arabian owned by Qatar’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and was purchased as a gift for his daughter Sheikha Mayassa’s 21st birthday from another favorite of hers, Bill Gates. This horse has won many competitions including the King Abdulaziz World Cup in Saudi Arabia – one of only three non-Arabians to do so since 1983! He is also known for being the most expensive show jumping horse in the world. Due to security concerns, he is disqualified from several international competitions out of fear that he would be kidnapped.

7. LENNOX (Cost: USD 8 Million)

Lennox is a stunningly beautiful horse who was purchased by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum of Dubai for his daughter Princess Haya bint Al Hussein as a gift in 2003, when she turned 16. The 14 year old horse has won many competitions and awards, setting records while doing so. Today, the 13-year old steed is owned by American businesswoman Kelly Torscher and her husband Travis – but he will always remain one of the most expensive horses in the world!

6. DAZZLE (Cost: USD 9 Million)

The next entry on our list of most expensive horses in the world is Dazzle: an Arabian-bred mare who was used as a show jumping horse until her retirement in 2007 at record-breaking 18 years old. Though retired from competitions, this horse is still considered one of the most majestic and beautiful animals in the world – and while she no longer competes, she was often worth more than many pricey racehorses! Her purchase price of $9 million makes her one of the most expensive horses ever sold.

5. SANDRO HIT (Cost: USD 11 Million)

The next entry on our list is Sandro Hit, an impressive German stallion who has won many prestigious competitions including both World Cup events – something only previously done by legendary horse Blumenstern. He is a partbred Hanoverian and Arabian which explains his partially black skin – he was sold by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum to the Kürten family of Germany, who owns several expensive show jumpers. The horse continues to win awards in competitions today, making him one of the most expensive horses in the world.

4. RAINBOW STUD’S BANDICOOT BEAU (Cost: USD 15 Million)

The fourth entry on our list is also an impressive German stallion: Bandicooot Beau. This horse is only 7 years old and has won many show jumping events despite his young age; it is projected that he will win many more awards during his career before he retires. He is one of the most expensive horses in history thanks to his purchase price of $15 million, and was purchased by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum’s brother Hamdan as a gift for his daughter Sheikha Shamsa bint Mohammed.

3. SHEIKH ZAYED (Cost: USD 15 Million)

The third entry on our list of most expensive horses in the world is an 8-year old Arabian stallion named Sheikh Zayed – a descendant of another horse on our list, Sandro Hit! This steed was purchased by the Dubai ruler himself when he was just 7 years old for $4 million; however, due to his success, he was purchased for $15 million by a Sheik from the United Arab Emirates. He has won many prestigious awards including a reserve top score at the world’s most famous show jumping competition – and is still considered one of the most expensive horses in history.

2. NORTON ANTIVIRUS (Cost: USD 17.4 Million)

Norton Antivirus, an American Thoroughbred stallion, gets his name from his father, who was named after the popular computer program; this horse is one of the most expensive horses in history thanks to his very high price tag at young age of just 3 years old when he sold for a record-breaking amount of $17.4 million! His success on the track is not the only reason this horse is worth so much – his foals have also been extremely successful, making him one of the most expensive horses in history.

1. ASTEROID (Cost: USD 25 Million)

The final entry on our list is a world record-breaking show jumper named Asteroid; he has won many prestigious awards at various competitions and remains one of Germany’s most famous and popular stallions today. He was purchased for $25 million by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum as a gift for his daughter Sheikha Maitha bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who competes in Olympic equestrian events. million! His success on the track is not the only reason this horse is worth so much – his foals have also been extremely successful, making him one of the most expensive horses in history.

We hope you found this list of top 10s interesting and informative. A question for your readers: what do you think should be number 1? Leave a comment below!

Read this page in other languages: