He will be available to be seen at Upperville, and Loudoun Benefit.
Balou is the kind of horse that reminds you why people love jumpers. Compact, incredibly game, and always looking for the next fence, Balou is a naturally competitive horse with a huge heart and an even bigger jump. Currently successfully competing in the 1.10m jumpers, he is quick off the ground, careful with his technique, and exceptionally scopey for his size, with the power and stride to continue moving up the levels.
By the legendary Balou du Rouet, one of the most influential modern jumping sires known for producing athletic, careful horses with excellent minds, Balou carries the blood of some of the best performance lines in show jumping. His pedigree combines that proven scope and carefulness with the rideability and work ethic that make him such an enjoyable horse to produce.
What makes Balou especially appealing is how easily he fits into everyday life. He lives at home with his amateur owners, hacks out confidently alone or with company, and is uncomplicated to have in the barn. On the ground he is affectionate and easygoing, more puppy dog than horse, while under saddle he is all business in the best way possible.
This horse genuinely loves his job, comes into the ring wanting to compete, and has the kind of consistency and attitude that would make him an ideal mount for a junior rider who wants to be competitive one day and happily go trail riding the next. He is brave and fun, while still having the quality and athleticism to be a serious horse in the ring.
This is a horse with plenty of jump for bigger fences and all the ingredients people are looking for: scope, carefulness, rideability, and a temperament that makes him a pleasure to live with every day.
