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Jessica Redman

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OTTB Training & Sales

Benchmark Sport Horses is a training and sales barn located in Camden, Delaware. We specialize in acquiring thoroughbreds from racetracks all over the United States to be retrained and sold into new careers. Founded in 2007, it is the go-to place to find your next thoroughbred. Each thoroughbred is hand picked by Jessica based on conformation, athletic ability, temperament and soundness. We have a specialized program to address any issues found with feet, teeth, diet and body soreness. Each horse is allowed to rest and then is carefully restarted on the flat, over fences, on trails, out cross country and more.

The farm is comprised of 25 stalls with small pens to transition horses from track to turnout. Lovely grass pastures that are rotated weekly. Each paddock has slow feed hay boxes to keep the horses eating throughout the day. 100x200 sand ring with lights and a 40x80 sand lunging/free jump area. Trails directly off the farm. Wash stall and tack room. We have many mesh round pends and small paddocks set up for transiting horses into turnout.

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Nov. 7, 2024

Ep 46: Jessica Redman on the Hot Topic of PPEs, OTTB Buyer Trends & 2024 Price Observations

In this Season 1 Finale of OTTB on Tap, we continue our conversation with Jessica Redman of Benchmark Sport Horses, who brings her expertise on the latest trends in the Off-Track Thoroughbred market as 2024 concludes. Jessica offers her professional insights on buyer demand, examining whether small chestnut mares might be the next rising trend, as well as differences in interest from amateur versus professional buyers. We also tackle hot-button issues in pre-purchase exams (PPEs), including h...
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Oct. 24, 2024

Ep 44: OTTB Bloodline Trends for Sporthorses 2024 with Jessica Redman

In this episode of OTTB on Tap, we’re joined by Jessica Redman, an expert in Thoroughbred resale and the owner of Benchmark Sporthorses, to discuss the latest Thoroughbred bloodline trends for sport horses in 2024. Jessica shares her industry-leading insights on what makes a bloodline stand out for eventing and other equestrian disciplines, along with tips for buyers on how to evaluate bloodlines when selecting an OTTB. This is Part 1 of a two-part series, where we focus specifically on bloodlin...
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Feb. 27, 2024

Ep. 13: What's a price tag? The value of buying an OTTB from a trusted reseller

What's in a price? Let’s talk about the taboo topic of pricing an OTTB. Join us as we dive deep into the world of Off-the-Track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) and the often misunderstood practice of buying from resellers. Hosted by Niamh and Emily from OTTB on Tap, this episode features a candid conversation with Jessica Redman, founder of Benchmark Sporthorses, as we dissect the intricacies of determining the fair market value of OTTBs. ***spoiler alert, Niamh also gets to fulfill her long-held dream...
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Jan. 16, 2024

Ep.8 --Assessments and First Rides, The Benchmark Way

In this week's episode, we sit down again with Jessica Redman of Benchmark Sporthorses to pick her brain about how evaluates and assesses horses upon arrival and her process for a successful first ride. She gives us a firsthand behind-the-scenes look at her operation and shares some industry tips and tricks for setting your OTTB up for success.
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Dec. 5, 2023

Ep. 5 -- From The Reseller's Mouth: How to establish yourself as a reputable buyer

In this week's episode, we join forces with Jessica Redman from Benchmark Sporthorses and discuss how to become a reputable buyer through the eyes of one of the most prolific resellers in the US. We go over some of the characteristics that resellers in a busy program would like to see from buyers, general etiquette, and things you can do to gain their trust and respect throughout the buying process. Jessica reveals some industry tips for making the sales process smooth for everyone involved and ...
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