German Oldenburg
Verband Licensed Stallion


Foaled in Oldenburg, Germany on Feb. 4, 1996 bred by Heinrich Lahmeyer, deceased March 5, 2022 Washington State. Rodioso stood 16.1 and had lovely fluid gaits. He was approved by the German Oldenburg Verband in 1999 and achieved scores of '10' on character, '9' on conformation and '8's' on temperament and ridability. He had a superb show record that went thru Grand Prix and 70% of his foals go Premium and show his wonderful temperament. Now deceased, only frozen semen is available via private treaty. It is of excellent quality and he has many “frozen” foals. He is fully licensed by the German Oldenburg Verband posthumously.


Frozen Semen $300 per dose


Rodioso's riding video
© Rovaer Farm/Kyra Gautesen
Rodioso's in-hand video
© www.toplinesporthorsevideo.com

Significant Show Record:

  • Grand Champion Stallion and Oldenburg IBC Winner at the prestigious Devon Horse Show, 2001.
  • Champion Stallion & Mature Horse at the New England Dressage Association's CDI Breed Show, 2001.
  • 1st in Oldenburg Stallions in the USDF All Breeds Horse of the Year, 2005.
  • Grand Champion Stallion for the Pacific Northwest Series of Cosequin/USDF finals, 2005.