Italian Waves is a 2018 AQHA sorrel gelding with a proven race pedigree and real-world experience to match. He earned $12,410 himself on the track and is bred top and bottom with some of the most influential speed lines in the industry.

He is by Wave Carver, a son of First Down Dash, the all-time leading sire of money earners, and out of Italian Princess, a proven race mare by Blushing Bug. Italian Princess earned on the track and posted a Speed Index of 95, adding another depth of proven performance to this gelding’s pedigree. His papers read with confidence, tracing back to Dash For Cash, Runaway Winner, Blushing Bug, and Streakin Dash.

Under saddle, Italian Waves is straightforward to ride and easy to be around. He rides forward without being hot, stays manageable in the bridle, knows his leads, and goes around both ways. He moves off your legs, guides willingly, and stays soft and responsive. There’s no buck, no rear, and no running off — he’s not silly, doesn’t come with bad habits, and shows up the same every ride. He’s been handled correctly and has a sensible, willing attitude that makes him enjoyable for a wide range of riders.

He rides both inside and outside of the arena and takes new environments in stride. Whether you’re riding in the pen, out on the trail, or just legging him up, he stays honest and level-headed. This is a gelding built to work, stay sound, and hold up to a job – he could suit a confident youth or an adult looking for a dependable, uncomplicated gelding that’s already been there and done that. He has the size, bone, and mindset to transition successfully into a variety of second careers. If you’re looking for a gelding with documented earnings, proven race bloodlines on both sides, and the potential to excel beyond the track, this guy is worth a serious look.