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Rotspon x HPM D’Amour

This exceptional 2023 filly by Rotspon and out of HPM D’Amour is, quite simply, everything we hoped to achieve with this pairing and a true representation of the next generation of our breeding program. She is strikingly beautiful with an elegant silhouette and already displays the kind of natural elasticity, balance, and cadence in her movement that signal real dressage potential, all wrapped in a sweet, gentle, people-oriented temperament.

Her sire, Rotspon, is one of the most influential Hanoverian dressage sires of the modern era, known for producing offspring with exceptional rideability, rhythmic gaits, and the ability to develop into reliable upper-level partners. A son of Rubinstein, Rotspon consistently passes on elasticity through the topline, correct mechanics, and a workmanlike disposition that makes his progeny favorites among both professionals and amateurs.

On the dam side, she is out of HPM D’Amour, whose pedigree brings powerful Hanoverian performance blood through Dancier and Conteur. Dancier, by De Niro, is celebrated for producing horses with suppleness, natural balance, and trainability, while Conteur, the Holsteiner stallion known for both refinement and jumping ability, contributes strength, athleticism, and excellent hind-end mechanics. This dam line is recognized for producing horses with correctness of type, expressive movement, and the kind of temperament that supports long, successful sport careers.

With the proven rideability of Rotspon and the elastic, athletic strength of D’Amour’s lineage, this mare embodies the qualities we value most. She is not for sale, as we look forward to her future both as a dressage partner and as an important broodmare in our program.

HPM D’Amour

HPM D’Amour is an imported 2007 Hanoverian mare by Dancier out of a States Premium mare, SPS Corvette, by the Holsteiner Conteur. D’Amour was a States Premium candidate prior to being imported by a Texas breeder in 2011 and she achieved her AHS Elite status upon the birth of her first foal in the US. While most of D’Amour’s career has been spent as a broodmare, through research and her German performance test scores we have learned that her movement under saddle was excellent and she received high marks for character and rideability. Her offspring have all been extraordinarily high quality and we are excited she is part of our breeding program.

Rotspon

Elite Hanoverian Rotspon almost needs no description as the most famous and most successful son of the legendary Rubenstein. Rotspon was Reserve Champion of his licensing and won the performance test with a score of 145.67. At last count, he has sired 163 States Premium mares and has 29 licensed sons. His offspring compete at all levels of sport and he is known for passing on his excellent trot, canter, and topline among other strengths.