This horse is by Balou du Rouet- one of the most sought after stallions in Europe.
Balou du Rouet (picture 4) is now a top sire of International performers and is ranked No 9 in the 2018 WBFSH sire rankings for producing showjumpers and number 4 for producing eventers. He is producing numerous horses competing at the top level in both showjumping and eventing. He has so far produced over 120 1.60m International showjumpers. He is the sire of Bianca who has just won the Invidual Bronze Medal at the World Equestrian Games with Steve Guerdat.
Balou du Rouet himself is by Baloubet du Rouet(picture 5) and dam by Continue by Contender. Baloubet du Rouet was formerly the top stallion in the World for producing showjumpers and has himself won an Olympic Gold Medal and won the World Cup Final 3 years in a row. He is one of the most successful showjumping stallions of all time.
Dam of this horse by Hermes de Reve(picture 6 Clement Mc Mahons international stallion by Quito de Baussy-former World Champion). The dam of this horse is a half sister to Linda Courtney’s 1.55m International Grand Prix horse H TWO (picture 7)who finished 6th in the World Championship Final in Lanaken as a 6yo. The dam also has a full brother Rupert Taylor Irish who is an international eventer.
Dam Premier Hope is also the dam of the promising 6yo Premier Spirit (photo 8) who is currently jumping 1.20m SJI classes.
Grand Dam By Cloughjordan Boy (Clover Hill-Imperius)
Great Grand Dam by Chairlift
Now broken and riding.
Very quiet and easy to handle.
Beautiful movement.
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