Albert Zoer
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Full name | Albert Zoer |
Born | Echten, Drenthe, Netherlands | 31 July 1975
Horse(s) | Sam Okidoki |
Albert Zoer (born 31 July 1975, in Echten, Drenthe) is a Dutch champion in show jumping. He owns his own business, called Zoer B.V., for breeding and training stallions, a venture with which his father, Arent Zoer, helps him.[1][2]
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.
Career highlights
His team won the gold medal at the
Global Champions Tour
Zoer and his horse Okidoki were the winners of the Global Champions Tour final for 2007.[9]
Zoer and Sam were the runners-up on the first day of the 2009
Riding Okidoki, Zoer ranked third in the first round qualifier of the Global Champions Tour final in Doha on 13 November 2009. His award from the purse was €8500. His final time was 75.63.[12] This ranking put Zoer well within the qualification for the final purse (€300,000) on 14 November, as the 25 contenders were narrowed down to 18 in the first round. Eric Lamaze and Bernardo Alves ranked ahead of Zoer.[13]
List of horses
- Promises in Millstreet
- Cordillio
- Don Camillo
- Lowina
- Lincoln - mare owned by Engemann Youngsters GmbH
- Okidoki (b. 1996) - Dutch Warmblood, gelding, bay
- Sam (b. 1999) - Dutch Warmblood, gelding, bay
References
- ^ a b c d e f g FEI Biography[permanent dead link] (PDF)
- ^ Zoer B.V.'s official site
- ^ a b c "In his own words, his story from his company's official website". Archived from the original on 2007-08-23. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ^ "Video of Albert Zoer's performance at the International Horse Show of London (official site)". Archived from the original on 2009-11-24. Retrieved 2009-10-30.
- ^ "Zoer pips Beerbaum in Aachen grand prix," HorseTalk, 7 July 2008
- ^ Smith, Alan: "Albert Zoer wins the Rolex Grand Prix," The UK's Daily Telegraph, 7 July 2008
- ^ "Albert Zoer completes recovery winning in Bordeaux," FEI World Cup (Official) News, 2 July 2009
- ^ a b Horse Talk, 9 July 2008
- ^ "Albert Zoer and Okidoki take 8th event in Global Champions Tour," Hunter Jumper News, 6 October 2009
- ^ "Kurten opens with victory in Qatar." RTÉ Sport. 11 November 2009.
- ^ News: "GCT Final Doha Qatar 2009 Starts in World Class Style." Global Champions Tour website, 11 November 2009.
- ^ News: "Canada Conquers But Irish Eyes Still Smiling." Global Champions Tour website. 13 November 2009.
- ^ Kyriacou, Lulu: "Hickstead and Eric Lamaze win last Doha qualifier." HorseTalk. 14 November 2009.
External links
- Official Website of Zoer B.V. (horse breeding business)