[QUOTE=avadog;4631032]
Really, you would sell a 22 year old as a lesson horse. Hopefully your parents wouldn’t make you do that and you can still get the filly.[/QUOTE]
Yes, she’s an Arab and hasn’t had a single health problem in the 7 years I’ve owned her. If we sold her as a lesson horse, we’d sell her to my trainer to be used lightly in beginner lessons. Not a full time lesson horse. I have no doubt in my mind that this horse will live to be 30+… but thank you for your concern. 
And not to forget to mention that Amy (owner) is a super super woman to work with.
Not to hijack, but I just bought a 22 year old (will be 23 in May) who had been a lesson horse prior to my purchase. Sound, sound, sound and still wanting to work. His adjustment to being owned by a working amateur who doesn’t use him as much as he was used as a lesson horse has been the biggest challenge in bringing him home. While I’m not the norm, I specifically wanted an older horse, and didn’t look at anything younger than mid-late teens. A horse that has been properly developed and cared for can absolutely still be useful at 22!
With respect to Routinier, I saw him in-person as a 3YO when he was being campaigned for the USDF Sporthorse Breeder’s series. Lovely animal, and I’m really glad to hear his offspring are turning out so nicely!
We have one in the barn that I am not too fond of, but it sounds like she is the exception to the rule. Spooky, wide-eyed, and rather backwards thinking. However, she is gorgeous to look at, and is very elastic. She is long-backed with a weak loin & weak canter. If this horse were quieter she would be a 6-figure horse, FWIW. Her dam must have been one hot horse!
I’ve been in love with Routinier for years, and not only because his pedigree is wonderful, but right from the first time I came across his photo. He certainly is easy on the eyes.
I enquired about him and when his owner told me about his work ethic and gentle nature (it’s all about rideability and temperament, for me) I was hooked and asked for his DVD. When that arrived, I cried like a baby watching him go through his paces. IMO that stallion has a presence that jumps right off the screen. Without sounding completely over the top, watching him really impressed upon me how magestic and truly generous horses can be.
We bred my mare to him, but she died in foal. The subsequent breeding was used on a TB mare with outstanding results.
That Routinier filly is owned/bred by one of our COTH members… I bought a fantastic mare from her,actually the dam of Krazy’s Routinier. Holly is a fantastic, honest seller/breeder…
idlemoon
LOVE this mare line…same as my stallion
[QUOTE=DownYonder;4627762]
It’s the highly regarded Cinderella line.[/QUOTE]
He is fabulous and really reflects that line. He is line bred to this mare line actually. Interesting breeding, bred by with the help of the Old NA–back in 1994. His dam was killed in a drive by shooting and it about killed me. Her name was “Cindi”, a result from Zeus and Cinderella.
I remember discussing this on a trip to Germany with Heike… we had such a blast that trip. (memories. ) Anyway, Rudy for me, just waiting for the right mare.
I didn’t realize the Cinderella line was so Dutch.
What kind of mare does Rountinier cross well with?
Well, I have two Rudy boys.
One is out of a Dutch Ster mare.
The other is out of an imported Trakehner mare.
What they share in common is a bit of a Roman nose. I think it comes from the double Inschallah. People call it a noble head.
More importantly, they have really nice minds.
Right now they are both 15.3H even though one is 5.5 yr and the other is 2.5 yrs.
Video clips of both these guys are on equinenow.com.
We have a Routinier colt at my barn, who was purchased by his owner as a stallion prospect. He was Gold Premium at his RPSI inspection (scored 8.3), bred at Centaur Farms in Georgia. He’s out of a Fleming mare.
http://public.fotki.com/flashykatt/foals/ruthi-meets-the-gang/amari-jumping-and-22.html
http://public.fotki.com/flashykatt/foals/ruthi-meets-the-gang/amari-jumping-and-42.html
He’s got a wonderful temperament. Very quiet and kind. Also very big, lol. His owner may have him unoffically presented next year.
Do the Routiniers have some jump?
I’m not talking grand-prix here but more amy type 3’ to 3’9" jump?
I see him mostly as a dressage horse but see no reason why he couldn’t jump.
Any experience from those that have Roo babies?
Thanks
My Routinier filly has some jump. She scored an 8.0 for free jumping at the MPT held in September at Pollyrich Farms in Solvang.
My Routinier gelding, Zip Code, likes to jump. His dam is a Ramiro granddaughter.
Routinier has Zeus and Inschallah in his pedigree. Strong jumping genes.
routinier filly
had a lovely filly. would put up a pic of her freejumping if I could figure out how…
Reviving this thread. Does anyone know what has become of Routinier and if he is still on the Maryland area? The Heritage Manor site is very out of date.
I have had 2 Routinier foals (both mentioned on Heritage’s website). It is a shame you can’t get her because ours have been fantastic. Both extremely successful in sport horse shows scoring into the 80’s as 1-3 year olds and placing very high on the line in the hunters. The gelding we have is my heart horse and I have had him 13 years now. Unbelievable disposition and he looks just like Routinier. Very in your pocket. He would live in my house if he could. His full sister started out in dressage and as a broodmare and is now also doing the hunters. They jump fantastic!
Just realized this was an old thread, but @ VA Horse Mom, Amy’s email still works. I just emailed her the beginning of the year if you looking to breed.
Thanks for the response MCF1991. I tried emailing- I might call her. It’s an old thread, but it seems like a lot of folks have weighed in on babies having great temperaments. I like the double Inschallah in the pedigree. I’m actually interested in using him more for an eventing type… hearing that they jump well is positive!
Romancero H is in Maryland as well. VERY different dam line, but a stunning stallion. I’d assume his babies are much more straight dressage types and less ammie friendly - maybe I’m wrong though.
By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You may also receive promotional emails from The Chronicle of the Horse. You can opt out at any time.
For Customers
Company
Terms of Use
