Rock Palace

Rock Palace

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Rock Palace
$75,000 USD
Westphalian -

Stunning Imported Westphalian Gelding FEI Quality

BRAND NEW VIDEO! This is truly an exceptional horse. This combination of a fantastic temperament, beautiful movement, and rideability is hard to find anywhere. Rock Palace “Rocky” is a 17h 2011 Imported Westphalian Gelding by the well known stallion Rock Forever, sire of Steffen Peters’ Grand Prix mount Rosamunde. Rocky was imported by his current Adult Amateur owner, who successfully showed him Training level with scores in the 70’s in 2017. Mid-2018, Rocky went to a professional who showed him First level with ease never scoring under 70%, with scores of 74% and 76%. In April 2019 Rocky made his Second level debut with scores over 70% including a score of 73.3% earning him the show Open Highpoint Award. At home he is schooling all 3rd level work including lead changes. This horse has supple elastic movement in all 3 gaits, fluid and correct with lots of expression. His temperament on the ground is phenomenal and is very easy to manage at home or away. Under saddle Rocky is light and forward, and a lot of fun to ride! In his current professional training program, this horse has been incredibly willing and easy to bring along. He would be an amazing horse for a professional or for an ambitious experienced young rider or adult amateur in a training program. He has also been ridden occasionally by an experienced junior rider while in our barn. He is shown with no special prep, no lunging. Rare mix of a lap dog temperament in an FEI quality horse! Priced at $75,000. Located in Placerville, Ca (near Sacramento).

Additional Details

Sold
$75,000 USD
Name
Rock Palace
City
Placerville
State
California
Country
United States
Breed
Westphalian
Registered
Yes
Sire
Rock Forever
Dam
Stutbuch Florence
Dressage Training Level
3rd Level
Dressage Showing Level
2nd Level
Eventing Showing Level
Not Showing
Registries

Westphal

Ad ID
19611
Updated
10/2/19
Foaled
2011
Gender
Gelding
Height
17
Color
Bay
Temperament
7

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Owner/Trainer:

Name
Alejandro Salazar
Farm
Rancho Pura Vida
City
Placerville
State
CA
Country
USA
Work Phone
530 306 6818

Rancho Pura Vida

Alejandro Salazar is the owner and trainer at Rancho Pura Vida. His involvement with horses started as a kid growing up in a ranch and herding cattle in Costa Rica. Alejandro’s formal training in Dressage and Jumpers started in 1980 in Costa Rica, where he participated in vaulting, dressage, and jumping competitions. He eventually became a member of Costa Rica's National Riding Team, representing the country at international events held both in Costa Rica and abroad. Following a successful competition career in Costa Rica, including the honor of being 1985’s National First Level Champion and National “14 and Under” Jumping Champion, Alejandro lived in Mexico City where he trained a Thoroughbred stallion and competed at the Mini-Prix level (4’6”). While attending the graduate program at Purdue University in Indiana, Alejandro worked as a young horse trainer and assistant barn manager at For-Rest Hill Farm. He then moved to Northern California, where he started Rancho Pura Vida. Alejandro is a USDF Certified trainer up to 4th level, USJA Certified trainer and holds a USDF Gold Medal in Dressage.

Bloodlines

Sire
Sire
Rock Forever
Dam
Dam
Stutbuch Florence
Dam Sire
Floreestan I