Located at Finger Lakes Race Track, Farmington NY (near Rochester)
Looking for a handsome big gelding described by his doting owner as a “giant puppy dog”? Well then Rolling Palisades is your guy! His owner affectionatley calls him her “little munchkin,” and from the photos of them nose to nose snuggling you can see the mutual affection between her and her BIG munchkin. Rolling Palisades had a good career as a racehorse, with 37 starts, 7 wins, 5 seconds, and 4 thirds. Last year, he had a sesamoid injury, and it was completely rehabbed under vet guidance, with stall rest, and then reintroduction to walking, jogging, and increasing work. He is currently being ridden at the track by some of the “pony girls,” who report that he is a very nice horse who is good to ride. He has been ridden, including trotting and cantering, both English and Western, and seems equally amenable to both. His owner says he is a very laid back horse who is great to handle – she reports that she can clean his stall with him standing in it without being tied, and he respectfully moves away from where she needs to clean. Rolling Palisades is currently barefoot, and he jogged quietly with just a loose lead attached under his chin, showing a nice flowing walk and an even smooth trot. Despite his laid back demeanor, because he has limited retraining from racing, he would be best for someone with experience restarting OTTBs – but we think he will be a relatively uncomplicated restart. He will probably be best suited for lower level careers, but wow, what an awesome trail and pleasure horse he can be! His owner loves him dearly and wants him to go to a home that will not flip him and will keep her updated on him, and she will sell him with a buy back agreement if he does not work out. Rolling Palisades is by Palace, who is by City Zip, and on his sire side there are great sporting lines such as Blushing Groom and Relaunch/In Reality. His dam is by Yes It’s True, from the coveted Raja Baba branch of the Bold Ruler line, and she is out of mare from Wavering Monarch/Buckpasser lines. These are sire lines known for stoutness and durability and much loved in the sport horse world.
Price: $3,000 negotiable to the very best of homes
Contact: Thalia Areche 585-224-6926 (text preferred)
Racing record: https://www.equibase.com/profiles/Results.cfm?type=Horse…
