Destinie
Destinie was our first filly born at Home Again Farm. While we still owned her she became a Main Studbook Hanoverian mare, whose score of 7.0 made her eligible to become an Elite mare in the future. She proved herself as a mama and as a riding horse. Royal Destinie, her first foal, sold to a breeding and dressage home at 10 months of age.
Destinie is out of Frolichkeit, by the Elite Hanoverian stallion Der Radetzky. When she was started under saddle in the winter of 2000, her rider, who specializes in starting young horses under saddle, stated that her attitude "really had me spoiled. She only knew how to please." After just a few weeks of training she was working happily at walk, trot and canter, see below.
In April 2001, she presented us with the lovely filly Royal Destinie by the sensational Rubinstein I son Rotspon. The filly sold at the age of ten months. As a three year old the Rotspon filly sold again to a very dedicated dressage rider. We expect to hear great things from them in the future.
Destinie at her mare inspection above two pictures
Destinie's sire, Der Radetzky competed at the high levels of both dressage and show jumping. He was a homozygous gray that stamped his progeny not just with his color, but also with a marvelous willingness and bold attitude and excellent gaits. These traits made Destinie a joy as a foal, a youngster, a Mama, and finally a mare under saddle.
After having her first foal, Destinie was put back under saddle and was working at Second Level by the summer of 2002. She is now owned by Sari Jokitulppo, who will be using her for dressage. Sari reports regularly about their progress and the fun she is having with our sweet Des. We could not have found a better home for her than with Sari. Sari and Des have travelled together from Texas to California and then made a trip of a lifetime — back to Sari's home in Finland! At last report Des was enjoying playing in the snow and discovering hidden talents in the jumping chute.
Latest Update October 13, 2007