Here is Valentino on his arrival at SAFER foster Mom Betsy Bueno's greener pastures. As you can see he has parked himself in a no parking zone. April from NorCal Equine Rescue is keeping an eye out for the cops.

Val is a very handsome and well cared for horse. He is 16.3 and 14 years old. He came from a private family that was experiencing divorce. NorCal Equine Rescue transferred him to SAFER as Sonoma has more demand for TB's than they do in the Sacramento valley.

He is very well trained to ride. Incredibly calm and responsive. Has never spooked at anything. He is used to a stall and blanket and was probably somebody's show hunter jumper. He is used to new settings and not at all nervous. He has great barefoot hooves - nice big ones to support his tall frame. He really picks up his feet and has lovely movement and gaits. Training and temperament like this are hard to come by.

He is sound at the walk and trot but has a hock issue at the canter. We have had wonderful sponsors - Katie M., Heidi J.and Sylvie D. step forward to get him vet exams with radiographs. They show his hocks are fine. We have done a Sonogram and all his soft tissue is in "pristine" condition.

UPDATE: HERE

To visit with Valentino call SAFER at 707-824-9543