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About Roman

Roman is a (died 1986) grey Holsteiner showjumping stallion foaled in 1960, by Ramzes out of a Monarch dam.

Roman was a Holsteiner stallion born in 1960, bred by Martin Thormählen in Neuendorf. His sire was the notable Ramzes, a significant influence in Holsteiner breeding, particularly in the showjumping discipline. Roman’s dam, Dorette, was by Monarch. Roman's initial approval as a breeding stallion came in 1963, but he was withdrawn from the studbook in 1965 due to his own lack of type and the unsatisfactory type of his progeny. However, his athletic capabilities and those of his progeny led to his reinstatement in 1971, sparking a resurgence in his breeding career.

After being withdrawn from official stud duties, Roman was taken up by his breeder Johannes Blohm, who had his son Hermann compete with Roman in show jumping. Under riders like Hermann Blohm and Martin Thormählen, Roman reached the advanced levels and emerged victorious in several S-level jumping competitions. His success in the arena played a pivotal role in his later reinstatement as a breeding stallion.

Roman’s significance in the Holsteiner breed is largely through his contribution via daughters, having produced 122 approved daughters. Although he did not sire influential stallion sons, his offspring have been of substantial value to the breed. His descendants include prominent stallions like Carolus I & II and Cantus, who have significantly impacted Holsteiner breeding. Roman passed away in 1986 but remains a respected name in Holsteiner show jumping lineage.

Roman's most notable contribution to breeding is through his daughters, rather than direct stallion sons. He sired 122 daughters who have furthered the Holsteiner breed, producing influential stallions such as Carolus I & II and Cantus. Although specific records of his direct offspring achieving top results in CSI5* show jumping are sparse, the progeny’s athleticism at advanced levels led to a resurgence in his stud value in the 1970s.

Roman died in 1986. Breeding may continue via frozen semen — confirm availability with the stud.

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