Baloubet du Rouet ♂ †

About Baloubet du Rouet

Baloubet du Rouet is a (died 2017) chestnut Selle Français showjumping stallion foaled in 1989, by Galoubet A out of a Starter dam.

Baloubet du Rouet was a Selle Français stallion born in 1989 in Saint-Aubin-de-Terregatte, France, bred by Louis Fardin. Sired by Galoubet A and out of Mésange du Rouet, he hailed from a prestigious showjumping lineage. His career in showjumping arenas earned him legendary status in equine sports. Guided by Brazilian rider Rodrigo Pessoa, Baloubet du Rouet clinched the FEI World Cup Finals title three consecutive times in 1998, 1999, and 2000. He achieved a team bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and an individual gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics. With over 65 international victories, he retired in 2008. Post-retirement, he embarked on a successful breeding career. He died on 7 August 2017 at 28 years old in Portugal, having influenced jumper breeding substantially. Recognised by various studbooks such as Selle Français, he sired numerous top jumpers.

Baloubet du Rouet's contribution to showjumping extends through his numerous offspring, who have emulated his success in the ring. Balou du Rouet, one of his most famous sons, has produced winning progeny competing at the 1.50-1.60m level. Noteworthy among these is First Class van Eeckelghem, who notably achieved a team bronze at the Rio Olympics in 2016 with rider Daniel Deusser. Bacardi and Bisquet Balou C are other successful progeny, with illustrious records in Grand Prix competitions. Baloutinue contributed to team silver at the Tokyo Olympics, showcasing the continuing legacy of Baloubet du Rouet in competitive showjumping ([worldofshowjumping.com](https://www.worldofshowjumping.com/WoSJ-Exclusive-photo-series/Does-the-apple-fall-far-from-the-tree-Balou-du-Rouet-and-some-of-his-offspring.html)).

Conformation: athletic but electric Baloubet type with blood, spring and power

Temperament: hot and electric; best treated as a professional-rider influence

Baloubet du Rouet died in 2017 at Portugal. Breeding may continue via frozen semen — confirm availability with the stud.

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His stamp — performance traits

Researched stamp — 5 = strongly passes the trait. Web-sourced; confirm with the stud.

His stamp — conformation

Researched stamp — 5 = strongly passes the trait. Web-sourced; confirm with the stud.

Watch Baloubet du Rouet jump — 3 clips