Name: Mr. Valentino
Barn Name: Rudy
Birth Year: 2008
Gender: Gelding
Height: 17 hh
Color: Dark Bay
Location: Simi Valley, CA
Starts/Win/Place/Show: 24/2/1/2
Career Highlights: Val was not a successful race horse in that he only won twice and raced at the claiming tag level for all of his career except his initial start and one allowance race. He was clearly meant for another career.
Total Earnings: $17,103.
Last Race: 5/24/2013
Sire: Mr. Trieste
Dam: Style to Spare (Wild Rush)
Other Pedigree Notables: AP Indy, Seattle Slew, Old Trieste, Salt Lake
Description: Mr. Valentino is a large attractive gelding with a great personality and a bright and willing mind. He is being trained as a hunter-jumper prospect. Rudy has a big step, is a pretty mover and has tons of jump. Regardless of his large stature, Rudy is a pleasure to handle on the ground. He is incredibly kind and gentle. He is the type of horse that a kid can get on and walk down the trail. If interested, the first step is to complete an Interested Adopter Form on our website.
Update-July 2014: Mr. Valentino has been adopted by longtime Neigh Savers supporter Jeanie. This special horse with a very big heart will be living in Northern California. He will enjoy lots of flat lessons, trail rides, and attention. We could not be happier about this placement and look forward to seeing Jeanie and Rudy’s progress together.