Roosters Gold Whiz (Zeppelin) was foaled at The Ohio State University Equine Facility in February 2019.  He is sired by GR Crome Berry Whiz, an AQHA point earner and NRHA money earner with lifetime earnings in excess of $28,000. Zeppelin's paternal grandsire, Topsail Whiz has won over $72,000 and his offspring have earned more than 12 million dollars.  Zeppelin's dam, Peeking For Gold, is out of a daughter of Mark Lady High, a mare that has produced several NRHA Futurity and Derby champions.
 
Zeppelin has been handled by our students consistently since birth and has no behavioral problems of which I am aware. He presented with hind leg lameness in 2020 and radiographs indicated degenerative arthritis in his hocks.  His hocks were re-evaluated this spring (March 2021) as a precaution prior to starting him under saddle and radiographs indicated that both hocks were progressing towards fusion.  He was started under saddle this semester in the Advanced Equine Behavior & Training class with student trainer Maddy Diehl and has not presented with any concerns.  However, it is likely that he will need maintenance in the future.  A copy of his health records, radiographs, letter from the attending veterinarian, and training journals are included in his sale portfolio.
 
Zeppelin has been ridden in the arena, around the farm, and hauled to Mohican State Park and Lobdell Reserve for trail riding.  He is a responsive gelding that maneuvers obstacles with ease.  With continued training, he could do well in a variety of ranch horse classes or out on the trail.  Due to his limited experience under saddle, he is suitable for an intermediate or experienced rider at this time. For more information, photos, and videos, please visit www.buckeyebonanza.osu.edu.