Tocanto aka Hero is a 2018 Westfalen gelding that stands 16.1 hands tall. Hero shows great talent for both dressage and jumping. He boasts 3 expressive and powerful gaits, in addition to a stylish jump. Due to busy schedules, and no fault of his own he's been continuously pushed to the back burner to make room for other client horses. He's been lightly started over fences and shows talent and scope. He's been introduced to cross county and was brave and willing from the start. He has a basic understanding of dressage fundamentals and is currently schooling all of the buttons for second level. He has a super counter canter, and will begin to work on changes. He hacks and trail rides confidently and quietly alone in a group. He is a super fun, forward thinking horse, and is best suited for a confident and soft rider that can continue his training. He thrives in a program, and can become cheeky if left out of work for long periods of time. This is a true diamond in the rough, and the chance for a deserving young professional or JR/YR on a budget to get a super quality horse that will take them up the levels in whatever discipline they desire.

When he was a youngster, he enjoyed negotiating mountain trail obstacles and really seemed to enjoy the mental stimulation. He was lightly started under saddle as a long three year old and trail ridden extensively over the farm by a good riding adult ammy and my mother in law who is in her 60s. He was shown under saddle at our farm's recognized USEA FEH 4 YO class with very positive remarks on his gaits.

Hero is by the well known Elite Dutch stallion ES Toronto. Toronto won the jumping phase of the test which could be expected because of his outstanding pedigree. Among his offspring produced to date, he has one licensed son, 5 state premium mares, 15 auction horses. Toronto gained the following scores at his performance test; character 8, temperament 8, willingness to perform 8, conformation 8, trot 6.33, canter 8 walk 7.67, natural jumping ability 9, free jumping 8,83, jumping manner 9, jumping technique 8.67, cross country 10.