Albert Zoer
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Albert Zoer is a Dutch
champion of show jumping
. He owns his own business, called Zoer B.V., for breeding and training stallion
s, a venture with which his father, Arent Zoer, helps him.,
(the Dutch won the gold medal for team show jumping). Meanwhile, her brother competed in the European Show Jumping Championships
for juniors in 1991 and for young riders in 1993. Though certainly a serious contender, he has yet to achieve his Olympic dream.
. On 20 December 2007, he and Okidoki won at the International Horse Show in Olympia, London
. He and his horse Sam won the Grand Prix at the 2008 Samsung Super League
's event in Rotterdam
. Two weeks later, he and Sam again were victorious in the league's Grand Prix in Aachen
., He also won the 10th round of the FEI World Cup Jumping 2008–09
in Bordeaux
, despite a double fracture in his leg. The Royal Netherlands Equestrian Union confirmed that, prior to the accident, Zoer had been a leading contender for the Dutch Olympic equestrian team in Hong Kong
. The fracture occurred while Zoer was training on the Tuesday after his Aachen win.
final for 2007.
Zoer and "Sam" were the runners-up on the first day of the 2009 Global Champions Tour
in Doha, Qatar. With a finish time of 40.42 and zero penalties, he was just a third of a second slower than the winner, Jessica Kurten
. His prize money amounted to €38,581.
Riding "Okidoki," Zoer ranked third in the first round qualifier of the Global Champions Tour final in Doha on November 13, 2009. His award from the purse was €8500. His final time was 75.63. This ranking put Zoer well within the qualification for the final purse (€300,000) on November 14, as the 25 contenders were narrowed down to 18 in the first round. Eric Lamaze
and Bernardo Alves
ranked ahead of Zoer.
Dutch people
The Dutch people are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Suriname, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United...
champion of show jumping
Show jumping
Show jumping, also known as "stadium jumping," "open jumping," or "jumpers," is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes commonly are seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics...
. He owns his own business, called Zoer B.V., for breeding and training stallion
Stallion
A Stallion is a male horse.Stallion may also refer to:* Stallion , an American pop rock group* Stallion , a figure in the Gobot toyline* Stallion , a character in the console role-playing game series...
s, a venture with which his father, Arent Zoer, helps him.,
Background
With two older sisters, Jenny and Gina, Zoer grew up on the farm in Echten which his father purchased in the year before his birth. This farm initially had only five stables, but from the time Zoer and his sisters were all riding horses, that number gradually increased to twenty and more. He began show jumping since the age of seven and he declares that his passion, or addiction to riding horses made him dislike having to go to school. At the age of sixteen, Zoer was a member of the victorious Dutch team at the 1989 European Pony Championships. Jenny Zoer participated in the 1992 Olympic GamesEquestrian at the 1992 Summer Olympics
The Equestrian Events at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics included Dressage, Eventing, and Show Jumping. All three disciplines had both individual and team competitions.-Medals:-Medallists:-References:*...
(the Dutch won the gold medal for team show jumping). Meanwhile, her brother competed in the European Show Jumping Championships
European Show Jumping Championships
The FEI European Show Jumping Championships is the European Championship for the equestrian discipline of show jumping. Like most other European Championships, it is held every two years. Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals are awarded in both the individual and team competition...
for juniors in 1991 and for young riders in 1993. Though certainly a serious contender, he has yet to achieve his Olympic dream.
Career highlights
His team won the gold medal at the 2006 World Equestrian Games as well as the 2007 European Championships in MannheimMannheim
Mannheim is a city in southwestern Germany. With about 315,000 inhabitants, Mannheim is the second-largest city in the Bundesland of Baden-Württemberg, following the capital city of Stuttgart....
. On 20 December 2007, he and Okidoki won at the International Horse Show in Olympia, London
Olympia, London
Olympia is an exhibition centre and conference centre in West Kensington, on the boundary between The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham, London, W14 8UX, England. It opened in the 19th century and was originally known as the National Agricultural Hall.Opened in 1886,...
. He and his horse Sam won the Grand Prix at the 2008 Samsung Super League
2008 Samsung Super League
The 2008 Samsung Super League was the sixth edition of the premier international team Grand Prix show jumping competition run by the FEI and sponsored by Samsung Electronics. It was held at eight European venues from May 9 to September 21, 2008. Germany won the series for the third consecutive...
's event in Rotterdam
Rotterdam
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands and one of the largest ports in the world. Starting as a dam on the Rotte river, Rotterdam has grown into a major international commercial centre...
. Two weeks later, he and Sam again were victorious in the league's Grand Prix in Aachen
Aachen
Aachen has historically been a spa town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Aachen was a favoured residence of Charlemagne, and the place of coronation of the Kings of Germany. Geographically, Aachen is the westernmost town of Germany, located along its borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, ...
., He also won the 10th round of the FEI World Cup Jumping 2008–09
FEI World Cup Jumping 2008–09
The FEI World Cup Jumping 2008–09 will be the 31st edition of the premier international show jumping competition run by the FEI. The final held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 15, 2009 to April 19, 2009...
in Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France.The Bordeaux-Arcachon-Libourne metropolitan area, has a population of 1,010,000 and constitutes the sixth-largest urban area in France. It is the capital of the Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture...
, despite a double fracture in his leg. The Royal Netherlands Equestrian Union confirmed that, prior to the accident, Zoer had been a leading contender for the Dutch Olympic equestrian team in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. The fracture occurred while Zoer was training on the Tuesday after his Aachen win.
Global Champions Tour
Zoer and his horse "Okidoki" were the winners of the Global Champions TourGlobal Champions Tour
The Global Champions Tour is an annually celebrated show jumping competition.The sponsors include Jaeger-LeCoultre and Eurosport. Athina Onassis de Miranda is a patroness of the tour....
final for 2007.
Zoer and "Sam" were the runners-up on the first day of the 2009 Global Champions Tour
Global Champions Tour
The Global Champions Tour is an annually celebrated show jumping competition.The sponsors include Jaeger-LeCoultre and Eurosport. Athina Onassis de Miranda is a patroness of the tour....
in Doha, Qatar. With a finish time of 40.42 and zero penalties, he was just a third of a second slower than the winner, Jessica Kurten
Jessica Kürten
Jessica Kürten is an Irish equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping.Born Jessica Chesney, Kürten won several national pony championships as a youth....
. His prize money amounted to €38,581.
Riding "Okidoki," Zoer ranked third in the first round qualifier of the Global Champions Tour final in Doha on November 13, 2009. His award from the purse was €8500. His final time was 75.63. This ranking put Zoer well within the qualification for the final purse (€300,000) on November 14, as the 25 contenders were narrowed down to 18 in the first round. Eric Lamaze
Eric Lamaze
Eric Lamaze is a Canadian show jumper. He and his best known horse, Hickstead, completed the rare feat of only having one rail during the entire Olympic Games.-Early life:...
and Bernardo Alves
Bernardo Alves
Bernardo Cardoso de Resende Alves is a show jumping rider from Brazil.- Early life :He is the son of João Baptista Ribeiro de Resende Alves and Maria José Cardoso. His interest in the sport of show jumping began at age four on a visit to a farm. He began to learn the sport at this age under the...
ranked ahead of Zoer.
List of horses
- Promises in Millstreet
- Cordillio
- Don Camillo
- Lowina
- Lincoln - mareMareFemale horses are called mares.Mare is the Latin word for "sea".The word may also refer to:-People:* Ahmed Marzooq, also known as Mare, a footballer and Secretary General of Maldives Olympic Committee* Mare Winningham, American actress and singer...
owned by Engemann Youngsters GmbH - Okidoki (b.1996) - Dutch WarmbloodDutch WarmbloodA Dutch Warmblood is a warmblood type of horse registered with the Koninklijk Warmbloed Paardenstamboek Nederland A Dutch Warmblood is a warmblood type of horse registered with the Koninklijk Warmbloed Paardenstamboek Nederland A Dutch Warmblood is a warmblood type of horse registered with the...
, geldingGeldingA gelding is a castrated horse or other equine such as a donkey or a mule. Castration, and the elimination of hormonally driven behavior associated with a stallion, allows a male horse to be calmer and better-behaved, making the animal quieter, gentler and potentially more suitable as an everyday...
, bay - Sam (b.1999) - Dutch WarmbloodDutch WarmbloodA Dutch Warmblood is a warmblood type of horse registered with the Koninklijk Warmbloed Paardenstamboek Nederland A Dutch Warmblood is a warmblood type of horse registered with the Koninklijk Warmbloed Paardenstamboek Nederland A Dutch Warmblood is a warmblood type of horse registered with the...
, geldingGeldingA gelding is a castrated horse or other equine such as a donkey or a mule. Castration, and the elimination of hormonally driven behavior associated with a stallion, allows a male horse to be calmer and better-behaved, making the animal quieter, gentler and potentially more suitable as an everyday...
, bay