In a world where beauty, character and performance rarely meet in such perfect harmony, there are horses that stand out. Horses that captivate not only through their outward appearance but also through their inner greatness and temperament. Waco is one of those horses. A Pura Raza Española (PRE) stallion of the highest class, born in 2017, 8 years old and already a real milestone in any breeding or riding career. An eye-catcher in a rare colour – and he knows it! Waco carries the rare and noble special colour Perlino – a shade that is not only rare in PRE breeding but also impresses with a fascinating, almost metallic sheen. His coat shimmers in golden, cream and silver tones depending on the light, making him truly glow in the sunlight. But it is not only his colour that makes him so special: with a height at the withers of 1.68 m, an expressive, finely cut head and a baroque body conformation with strong, well-proportioned musculature, he attracts all eyes – in the riding arena as well as at the stud or during presentations. One sometimes gets the feeling that Waco knows he is a spectacle – and enjoys it with noble composure. A stallion with heart and carriage – Despite his imposing appearance, Waco is a true exception in character. Those who meet him immediately feel the deep inner calm and majesty that this stallion radiates. He is a horse that shows presence without ever being loud. Even as an active stud stallion with over 50 offspring he retains an incredible calmness and politeness in daily handling. Whether leading, in the stable, out in the paddock or under saddle – Waco is always friendly, polite and controlled. In a mixed stable he is unobtrusive – other horses, including mares or other stallions, do not unsettle him. He is a prime example of how a stallion can be exemplary in handling. His reliability soon makes one forget that one is dealing with a complete breeding and riding career package here. Riding pleasure at the highest level Under saddle Waco shows his second great strength: he is a dream horse to ride. With extremely comfortable basic paces, a soft mouth and great lightness of step he is a revelation for both demanding riders and leisure riders. His trot is ground-covering, his walk energetic and rhythmically secure, and his canter soft and balanced – perfectly suited for classical dressage, but also for Working Equitation, shows or a relaxed hack. Waco goes out on the open country safely and confidently, both alone and in a group, at the front as well as at the back. He does not pull, buck or rear and can be easily corrected and controlled at any time. His intelligence and willingness to learn make him an extremely pleasant partner who quickly adapts to new tasks and is always ready to please. Particularly noteworthy: despite being 8 years old, Waco is unspoilt – he has been trained gently and not overfaced so far. This makes him a true treasure for riders who want to grow with him for many more years – in training as well as in friendship. Breeding value at the highest level Also in breeding Waco is a jewel. In his pedigree two of the most important stallions of the renowned stud farm Paco Marti come together: Revoltoso XXIX and Divo PM. Revoltoso XXIX is known as the sire of several world champions – a synonym for quality, presence and sporting excellence. Divo PM, on the other hand, is the perfect combination of special colour breeding and performance-oriented PRE lines – a guarantee of strong heritability and top-class conformation. Waco thus carries the best genes within him, not only a rarity in colour but also a valuable asset in sport and breeding. His offspring already show