Ss Balius

About this horse

$9,000 USD Disciplines: Breeders Sweepstakes, Dressage, Hunter Pleasure, Sporthorse, Working Equitation Sweepstakes nominated colt available for your consideration! SS Balius a.k.a."Rocco" is going to be BIG and BEAUTIFUL! This is one of the finest horses that has come out of my breeding program, and he has it all. Pretty head, well set on neck, strong back, big hip, great legs and hooves... and boy can he MOVE! His attitude screams "LOOK AT ME!" Rocco is off to a fine start for his future in greatness and has already been hauled to his first horse show to stand at the trailer. He will be starting his groundwork training as we enter spring 2026. At this time, he has solid leading manners, is a gentleman to tie and has his basic handling down. SS Balius will surely develop into the horse of a lifetime. Rocco is sired by none other than the leading sire of sport horses, Mirage V++++//. Mirage was bred by Varian Arabians. He has his legion of Master and Legion of Excellence ++++//. His accolades include: 2012 US Nat Champ SH Stallions In-Hand ATH 2012 US Nat Champ A/HA/AA Dressage Intermediate I 4x US Nat Res Champ in SHIH, SHUS, Working Cow Horse 10x US Nat Top 10 15x Regional Champ Mirage V is a Champion in: Stallion Halter, Working Cow Horse, Western Pleasure, Sport Horse In-Hand, Sport Horse Under Saddle, Dressage through Intermediate I. Rocco is out of Joella MVA, proven dam of champions. She has produced ACA Alkamilla, US Nationals Reserve Champion Hunter Pleasure Futurity mare. Joella is also the dam of ACA Bakarra, whom has been awarded champion and reserve champion placings in hand, as well as being extensively shown as a hunter with solid placings at Youth Nationals, US Nationals, and regional shows as a junior horse. ACA Luminarra has started her career in dressage and sport horse classes and ACA Coachella has won multiple Arabian mare in hand classes. Almost all siblings on Rocco's dam line have been in the ring and are solid performers. With this star studded pedigree combination, Rocco is sure to excel in the performance world. As a young horse, he looks to be a stand out contender as a hunter or sport horse. He has the size, movement and attitude to command the ring from the moment he steps through the gate. Now all he needs is that rider to develop the talent. Harness greatness and ask about adding SS Balius to your show string! Sticked at 14.1 at 1 year, 11months.