16 plus hands. He never raced and last worked on 10/31/24, retiring with mild bone bruising in his fetlocks that has resolved and should not limit future non-racing performance, and mild arthritis in his right knee. He has been turned out and making friends over the last year. He is sound at all gaits under saddle.
Monaco is a friendly gelding who is respectful of his handlers and pasture buddies. He caused no drama when first meeting new pasture mates and settled in quickly to graze. He does like to play but isn’t rough. He doesn’t like to be turned out alone and needs at least one friend. He seems to be an easy keeper. He is quiet in his stall and doesn’t bother his neighbors. A pleasurable horse to have in the barn.
On his first ride in over a year, he was well-behaved and listened well. He rode soundly and did not spook or react to anything outdoors. As Monaco has settled in and become comfortable at the farm, he’s become feistier in ground manners and under saddle – nips during grooming and tacking up and little hops and higher energy under saddle – nothing that should trouble a confident handler and rider. Still a friendly boy, just needs help refining his means of engagement. We look forward to him channeling this energy toward a sport career. He’s one of our trainer’s favorites to ride!
Monaco should be suitable for mid level athletics, or more with joint support. A PPE is always recommended to confirm suitability for competitive goals.
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