Mermus R (Burggraaf x RAMIRO Z)

A fantastic maternal line of Groningen and five performance stallions in a row: this is the genetic power of Mermus R, a top sire who passes on talent, precision and athleticism, a true successor to his world famous sire.

His dam, DW Termie, is under the breath of Roelof's nose. She is also the dam of the stallions Odermus R and Dirsch R. Among horses are the Dermie line has the international show jumpers G Adermie, C Adermie, F Termie, Jean, Matsuru de Joker, La Belle de Jour and Toys R Us.

Mermus R produces nice moving horses with good temperaments. They are rectangular, attractive, well-developed fleshiness and good height. They mature a bit late. Mermus R offspring have been impressive judges and spectators both for years now jumping on mare selections and competitions. These offspring have a fantastic take-off and abundant talent. They jump very carefully and with excellent hind foot technology.

The first Mermus R offspring have shown in major international competitions. Rubert R jumps at the highest level with Peter Charles and Mylene Diedrichsmeier wins a lot of prizes with her Roelofs bred Anuberta (Mermus R x Joost). One of the most impressive young international show jumpers is the Mermus R offspring Talent, ridden by Nina Fagerstrom from Finland. Other Mermus R offspring that show internationally include Ramazotti, Rembrandt, Salerno and Santana.

At the Expo Talent sale, Violet (Mermus R x Pablo, € 110,000), winner of quality evaluations for five-year-old show jumpers at CSI Twente in Geesteren and exclusive (Indoctro x Mermus R, € 175,000) were among the most expensive horses auctioned. Holger Hetzel of auction, an Elmshorn x Mermus R was sold for € 420,000. The Zangersheide approved stallion that Within Temptation belonged to the elite collection of Paul Schockemöhle from PSI auction.