Thunder van de Zuuthoeve ♂ †

About Thunder van de Zuuthoeve

Thunder van de Zuuthoeve is a (died 2015) brown BWP showjumping stallion foaled in 1996, by Argentinus out of a Nimmerdor dam.

Thunder van de Zuuthoeve is a Belgian Warmblood stallion born in May 1996, registered with the BWP studbook. His sire, Argentinus, was a prominent Hanoverian approved across various studbooks, and his dam, Jura van St. Maarten, hailed from the esteemed Nimmerdor lineage. Bred by René Vets in Zuut, Lier, Thunder represents a blend of German and Dutch genes significant to show jumping. Despite a short competitive career, Thunder showed considerable promise. Under Jos Lansink, he achieved second place at the 2006 Belgian Championships in Kapellen and later triumphed in the Masters at the Panhof in Peer. By 2007, Jan van Dijck took over as his rider, with whom Thunder enjoyed further success in national Grand Prix competitions. His career ended prematurely due to a severe tendon injury at the 2008 'Sires of the World' event in Jumping Mechelen. Nonetheless, his influence as a breeding sire remained significant in the sport.

Thunder van de Zuuthoeve's legacy endures through his offspring who have excelled at the highest levels of international show jumping. His progeny include significant athletes such as Depardieu van 't Kiezelhof, ridden by Guy Williams, and Eurocommerce Seoul, partnered with Wout-Jan van der Schans. His most distinguished offspring, HH Azur, achieved the title of Longines FEI World's Best Jumping Horse in 2017 with McLain Ward from the USA. Others, like Domingo with Daniel Deusser, and Domino, who shone at the World Equestrian Games in Normandy with Jos Verlooy, underscore the top-tier calibre inherited from Thunder. Their collective prize winnings and contributions to his high WBFSH Sire Rankings affirm Thunder's impact on the sport.

Conformation: substantial Argentinus/Nimmerdor type that adds size, bone and power

Temperament: generally rideable and willing, with useful sport energy

Thunder van de Zuuthoeve died in 2015 at ... (place not mentioned in notes) (... (cause not clearly stated)). Breeding may continue via frozen semen — confirm availability with the stud.

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His stamp — performance traits

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

His stamp — conformation

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

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