Quality 16.3hh rising 5yr old gelding by Ramirez (Ramiro Z) out of In the Purple/Imperial Seal mare.

Rico is essentially perfect!! As horses go.

His Pedigree is stellar, His grand sire, Holsteiner Ramiro Z was named showjumpings ’sire of the century’ after producing a long line of international performers including the double Olympic gold super mare Ratina Z. Rico’s Dam line is equally as impressive in it’s own right, Her sire Imperial seal is one of the greatest TB influences on modern showjump breeding, appearing in the pedigree of a huge number of N.Z’s leading showjumpers. The same can in fact be said for her dam sire In the Purple.

Rico is amazing to work with, he is super quiet while still being very sensitive and responsive both on the ground and under saddle.

Rico is very trainable and easy, he is going kindly on the flat, soft and off the leg. While still early in his jump training Rico has unbelievable talent for the discipline, he jumps absolutely anything no questions asked and has an awesome big bascule backed up by perfect form front and back.  

Faultless conformation, strong clean legs, massive shoulder and back end and a neck like a stallion. Rico will mature 17.0hh. Beautiful looking, Rico has a stunning head and gorgeous big eyes, he is irresistible! 

Great breeding, safe as Nanas hunter, perfect conformation and unarguable talent, Rico has an extremely exciting career in sport ahead of him here or abroad.

$15,000 + gst    sold

Rico has just come into work and will build up to full work for winter 2011, he will be jumping in the winter series classes to prepare him for the 5yr old series next season.