Zandor Z ♂ †
🇩🇪 Germany · Rheinland / Zangersheide · by Zeus · bay · 1989–2017
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Zandor Z's record is history-heavy: the researched top crops are ageing out.
World ranking
Zandor Z finished #51 of the 100 ranked sires on the 2025 WBFSH world list — ahead of 49% of the field.
Proven offspring
3sons / daughters split — being researched
His sons and daughters proven at 1.60 m — the sport's greatest height. How many won at 5★ is still being researched.
Career on the world list
12 seasons on the WBFSH world list — best #21. Zandor Z being researched — is Zandor Z higher on the world list than last season? Hover the line for each season.
Next generation
being researched — are Zandor Z's newest sons and daughters reaching the top, or did the best crops come long ago?
How the score is mixed: record 25% · depth 20% · quality 15% · momentum 15% · trajectory 25%. Only researched parts count — nothing is ever guessed in. Weights v1. Decision support, not a guarantee — no stud can buy a higher index.
About Zandor Z
Zandor Z is a (died 2017) bay Rheinland / Zangersheide showjumping stallion foaled in 1989, by Zeus out of a Polydor dam.
Zandor Z was a showjumping stallion born in 1989. He held registrations with the Rheinland and Zangersheide studbooks, indicating his high status in equestrian breeding. His sire, Zeus, known as Nurzeus, was a renowned stallion recognised in studbooks like Hann, KWPN, OLDBG, and SF. His dam, Pusteblume, descended from Polydor and influential Holsteiner lines. Zandor Z had a strong competition record, achieving victories at Grand Prix events in Bordeaux, Mechelen, Oslo, Maastricht, and Amsterdam with Jos Lansink. He was housed at the Zangersheide Studfarm in Lanaken, Belgium, reflecting his importance as both a competitor and sire. Zandor Z died in 2017 at 28, but his offspring continue to perform at high levels, maintaining his legacy in showjumping.
Zandor Z sired several successful showjumping horses, further establishing his reputation within the sport. Among his most notable offspring is Urico, who competed in Grand Prix and World Cup events under the United States flag with rider Mario Deslauriers. Additionally, Zeta de Hus and Zekina Z have both showcased their abilities at international levels. Zorro Z achieved successful results in various CSI events, affirming the versatility and competitive edge imparted by Zandor Z. His progeny continue to uphold his legacy by competing at high levels, often reaching 1.50m–1.60m competitions.
Conformation: large-framed Zangersheide power type with range and substance
Temperament: sensitive and professional; match carefully for rideability
Zandor Z died in 2017 at Zangersheide Studfarm, Lanaken, Belgium. Breeding may continue via frozen semen — confirm availability with the stud.
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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EQUI REGISTRYEquiWiki · by Horses Smith Zandor Z — Pedigree
Rheinland / Zangersheide · by Zeus out of Pusteblume · WBFSH #51 (2025) · 3 offspring at 1.60m
Sources
- cheval-suisse.com
- angloeuropeanstudbook.be
- horsetelex.de
- horsetelex.com
- horsetelex.com
- equnews.com
- stoeterijduyselshof.nl
- eis-breeding.com.au
- Rimondo / Hippomundo / WBFSH / frozen-semen supplier
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #51
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #44
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #60
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #60
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #44
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #71
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #78
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #55
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #43
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #21
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #39
- WBFSH jumping sire rank — #43
- Hippomundo Zandor Z profile
- Clinica SA frozen stallion list
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