Roman is a 12-year-old registered APHC gelding standing 14.2 hands tall. This bay blanket gelding with varnish markings is about as sharp looking as they come, and he’s built like one that was made to work. Short backed, stout made, and with plenty of bone, he’s the kind that will stay sound and keep going. Roman has been our go-to trail horse for a long time. He’s been ridden everywhere from California and Arizona to Texas, and every place in between has just added another mile to his resume. We honestly haven’t found a trail that has bothered him yet. Steep country, rocky ground, water crossings, thick brush, or long days in the saddle are all just another day’s work to him. He’s the kind that will trot down a fence line for hours without getting tired and still meet you at the trailer with his ears up. He’s got a big walk, covers ground with ease, and is one of those horses that makes putting on miles enjoyable instead of work. If you like spending your weekends exploring trails or need one that can go all day checking cattle or riding the ranch, Roman is in his element. One thing I really appreciate about him is how durable he is. He has exceptionally good feet and is almost always kept barefoot. He’s an easy keeper, doesn’t require a lot of maintenance, and is the same honest horse every time you saddle him. Roman isn’t a fancy arena horse, and he doesn’t pretend to be. What he is, is an exceptionally honest gelding that has seen a lot of country, has a tremendous amount of real-world experience, and knows how to take care of himself and his rider. Horses like him are getting harder to find because they’ve earned their experience one mile at a time instead of in an arena. If you’re looking for a horse that’s handy, dependable, built to last, and ready to point down any trail you choose, I think you’ll really enjoy Roman.