The name “Balou du Rouet” is synonymous with success and legacy. This impressive stallion, with a dark bay coat, of Oldenburg breed, and standing 1.71 meters at the withers, was born in 1999.
Orígenes de leyenda
“Balou du Rouet” comes from a lineage of champions. His father, the legendary “Baloubet du Rouet,” won the World Cup three times and earned the Olympic gold medal in individual jumping with rider Rodrigo Pessoa. Additionally, “Baloubet du Rouet” is the sire of numerous elite sport horses, making him a highly influential stallion in the world of show jumping.
The dam of “Balou du Rouet” is “Georgia,” who has produced many approved stallions, such as “Cornet’s Balou.” “Balou’s” maternal grandsire is the stallion “Continue,” a wonderful combination of the coveted Holstein lines of “Contender” and “Tin Rocco.” Even the maternal granddam, “Georgette II,” a daughter of “Sandro,” produced “Sandrissimo,” another outstanding Oldenburg stallion.
La gran descendencia de “Balou”
The fame of “Balou du Rouet” is not limited to his sporting achievements but also extends to his exceptional offspring in the world of show jumping. More than 50 of his progeny have been approved, including well-known names like “Horse Gym’s Balzaci” with 23 international victories, “Baloutinue,” the silver medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, “Bacardi OLD,” “Burberry,” and “Balloon,” among others. Every year, “Balou’s” descendants enrich the five- and six-year-old finals at Germany’s national championships.
Foals descended from “Balou” are highly valued at auctions both within Germany and internationally. Additionally, more than 85 of his offspring are competing in 1.60-meter events around the world.
Historial deportivo excelente
“Balou du Rouet” is not only an exceptional stallion but also boasts an extensive sports record filled with victories and achievements. He has won a total of 19 high-level show jumping competitions, standing out in the finals of the German National Championship with a score of 9.2. Additionally, he has participated and triumphed in numerous 1.50-meter Grand Prix events, solidifying his status as a true elite sport horse.
In 2016, “Balou du Rouet” ranked seventh in the WBFSH World Ranking of Show Jumping Stallions, and in the 2017 ranking, he maintained ninth place as one of the best jumping stallions, becoming a benchmark in high-performance horse breeding.
“Balou du Rouet” has proven to be a remarkable stallion, leaving an important legacy in his offspring. His name is undoubtedly synonymous with excellence. This stallion is available in our stallion catalog.
