Explosion♂

About Explosion

Explosion is a chestnut showjumping gelding foaled in 2009, by Chacco-Blue.

Explosion W is a KWPN chestnut gelding born in 2009. Bred by Willy Wijnen in the Netherlands, he boasts a distinguished pedigree with Chacco-Blue as his sire and Baloubet Du Rouet as the sire of his dam. Willy Wijnen's expertise in breeding has greatly influenced the development of Explosion W into a high-calibre sport horse. Under British rider Ben Maher, Explosion W achieved remarkable success on the international showjumping circuit. His crowning achievement was winning the individual gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. Prior to this, he earned individual silver at the 2019 European Championships in Rotterdam. Out of 193 competition starts, he secured 25 victories, showcasing his talent at the top level of competition. Explosion W consistently excelled at prestigious events, like the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final in Geneva, underscoring his agility, carefulness, and exceptional jumping ability. He retired on 22 December 2025 at the London International Horse Show, celebrated as one of his era's greatest showjumpers with a legacy that significantly impacted the sport.

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His stamp — performance traits

Researched stamp — 5 = strongly passes the trait. Web-sourced; confirm with the stud.