Okidoki†

About Okidoki

Okidoki is a (died 2010) bay showjumping sport horse foaled in 1996, by Jodokus.

Okidoki was a bay gelding born in 1996, registered with the Royal Dutch Sport Horse (KWPN) studbook, and known for his successful career in show jumping. Partnered with Dutch rider Albert Zoer, he achieved formidable success, securing team gold medals for the Netherlands at both the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games and the 2007 European Championships. Additionally, Okidoki triumphed in the 2007 Olympia Grand Prix in London and earned third place at the 2009 Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Final in Las Vegas.

Standing at 1.68 meters tall, Okidoki was widely celebrated on the show jumping circuit, attracting significant interest in the horse market with offers up to 5 million euros. Despite these offers, he continued competing under Albert Zoer leading up to the 2008 Olympics due to existing contractual agreements. In 2010, the horse was acquired by Argentine rider José Larocca with plans to contest the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

Unfortunately, Okidoki's career was cut short when he passed away on 21 July 2010 due to severe complications following tendon surgery. He succumbed to septic shock from severe acute purulent inflammation while in transit to the University of Berne's equine clinic in Switzerland.

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