Registered Spotted Saddle Trail Show Gaited Gelding

We proudly introduce you to Valentino. Valentino is a 4-year-old black tobiano gelding. He is registered with the NSSHA, National Spotted Saddle Horse Association. Valentino stands a sturdy 15.1 hh. He is a beautiful minimal tobiano, sporting 4 white stockings, a snip, and a spot on his neck. Valentino has been a pleasure to have around; he has excelled. Valentino pastures and stalls well, is easy to catch, trailer, groom, handle his hooves, etc. Now let’s talk about Valentino’s trail skills, this is definitely his strong suit! He is an excellent, reliable trail mount. I have had him in some rough and rugged terrain; Valentino keeps his head. He remains calm, sure-footed, and takes his time. He crosses water, logs, climbs mountains, embankments, rocks, and knows how to sit back and ease off steep terrain. I have taken Valentino on two camping trips to Big South Fork, multiple group rides, and ridden him alone on numerous occasions. He will ride front, back, or middle and does fine riding alone. If my buddies call me up and say Let’s hit the mountains, without a doubt, Valentino is my pick! I know it doesn’t get too steep or tough for him. Outside of trail riding, I have taken Valentino to one small fun show. There was a lot going on, so it had his attention, but he still remained sensible. He has a nice flat walk, run-walk, and canter. He will run-walk while looking classy, so he probably has the potential to successfully show if you were interested in that. On top of this, Valentino has been ridden in a tail croup, saddle bags, ridden across the tarp, had the ball bounced around him, led the dog, and had a gunshot from his back! Valentino is well on his way to being an A1 mount; he has a better handle and mind than most aged horses. One area that Valentino could potentially improve is his ability to stay still; he still occasionally fidgets or moves, but nothing major. He is stout and muscled but could use a little weight to be as round as I desire. Valentino has been one of my personal mounts for the majority of this year. I have used him consistently! He has a laid-back disposition and enjoys walking through the trails. He is also good and patient while stopped on the trails.

I am proud of the horse that he is at 4 years old, and I know he will only continue to become even more seasoned with miles. Someone is going to be happy to own him! He has potential for field trials, showing, and trail riding. Valentino is UTD on deworming, vaccinations, coggins, and a vet exam. Like his vet exam notes, he does have a bilateral scar around his left front coronary band, which is only cosmetic; he moves fine! He is ready to hit the trails! We have compiled over 30 minutes of video footage for you to meet Valentino virtually. I strongly encourage anyone interested to come meet Valentino in person. Feel free to call or text me with any questions.