Valentino is the kind of young horse that immediately makes an impression — a true gentle giant with a kind eye, and an easy demeanor. Backed by The Frame in November 2025, Valentino has been straightforward and willing from day one. He approaches new work quietly, accepts direction without tension, and shows the type of brain that makes developing a young horse genuinely enjoyable. While he has not yet been started over fences, his thoughtful temperament and pedigree suggest he will be a very quality jumper as his education progresses.
Valentino’s pedigree is stacked with proven international jumping power. His sire, Toulon, is a world-class show jumping stallion by the legendary Heartbreaker, known for producing careful, scopey, and highly rideable jumpers that succeed at the upper levels of the sport. Toulon himself competed successfully at CSI4* and CSI5* internationally, including wins on the Global Champions Tour, and his offspring continue to demonstrate athleticism, technique, and competitiveness in top sport.
On the dam side, Valentino is out of Kidjaz BC, a clone of the iconic Holsteiner mare Sapphire, McLain Ward’s longtime partner and one of the most celebrated mares in modern show jumping history. Sapphire’s legacy includes multiple championship team medals and consistent international Grand Prix success, making this damline synonymous with durability, scope, and elite performance.
With his size, presence, kind brain, and elite jumping bloodlines, Valentino is an exciting young prospect for someone looking to invest in a horse with genuine long-term potential. He is still early in his development, allowing his next partner to shape his education thoughtfully while benefiting from a strong foundation already in place at The Frame. Valentino is suitable for a junior, or adult amateur to bring along while working with a trainer.
