Roma is a stunning 13yo, appx 16hh trotter gelding, keen to get out and have some fun!

After a successful racing career, Roma has enjoyed a few years hacking and farm riding. He is forward-moving with a snappy walk, an extremely comfortable trot and decent canter. Will NOT pace. He was born and bred on the hills and has spent 100% of his time with me as such; he knows where to put his feet and is more balanced than many SBs.

He is an honest type, with a soft mouth, good brakes and no buck or rear. He is happy to cruise on the buckle when on the trail but needs to have a job to do or can finds things to worry about. Not a stand around and chat type.

He has ‘racehorse energy’ on the ground when out of work (looks around, doesn’t like to stand still) so requires a confident handler. He isn’t bargy or nasty and this doesn’t translate to his energy under saddle. When in regular work this settles considerably.

Roma would be brilliant for a serious hacker, low-level endurance (I took him on an RTT and had a ball) or could pick up arena work quickly. Will pop over small logs or ditches on the trail but has had no jump schooling. He is often complimented and would be a serious prospect in the Standardbred showing scene.

He is an intelligent, more sensitive type who requires a confident but soft hand. Slim build, so not on offer to heavier riders.

Roma is a horse who suits being ridden several times per week. Looking for his new person only because I can’t offer him the consistency he likes and his paddock mate is now up for sale.

I have owned him since birth, and his dam, grand dam and great grand dam have been family horses.

Roma is available only to an EXPERIENCED and capable rider with an independent seat and kind hands. Long-term home only; NOT for sale as a project.

A stunning horse who will try his heart out for you. He truly lives up to his race name Primus Inter Pares (First Among Equals).

Currently out of work, located Helensville, Auckland.