HH Azur
| HH Azur | |
|---|---|
| Breed | Belgian Warmblood |
| Discipline | Show jumping |
| Sex | Mare |
| Foaled | 2006 |
HH Azur is a horse ridden by McLain Ward. The duo has been named onto the US Olympic Show Jumping team and will compete at the Games in Rio de Janeiro in August 2016.
Life
HH Azur was foaled in 2006. She is a Belgian Warmblood mare sired by Thunder Van De Zuuthoeve and out of Sion Van De Zuuthoeve; her damsire is Sir Lui. She is owned by Double H Farm in partnership with Francois Mathy.[1] Along with being a talented jumper, "Annie" also has a friendly personality. According to her grooms, she is friendly and will come say hello upon entering the barn. [2] She is cared for by a team of grooms including Lee McKeever, Chris Cook, Sean Kissane, Kirsty and Kelly Massari.
Career highlights
HH Azur is shown in a twisted snaffle bit. Although quiet on the flat, HH Azur can light up to the jumps. She has enough energy that can carry her through a championship format such as the Olympics. [2]
| Year | Result | Competition | Rating | Show | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | €200,000 Loro Piana Grand Prix City of Rome | CSIO5* | Rome Horse Show | Rome (ITA) [3][4] |
| 2016 | 1 | $380,000 Suncast Grand Prix | CSIO5* | Winter Equestrian Festival | Wellington, FL (USA) |
| 2015 | 1 | Douglas Ellian Grand Prix | CSIO5* | The Hampton Classic | East Hampton, NY (USA) |
| 2015 | 1 | $50,000 Old Salem Farm Grand Prix | Old Salem Farm | Old Salem, NY, (USA) | |
| 2015 | 2 | $100,000 1.50m Final | CSIO5* | Winter Equestrian Festival | Wellington, FL (USA) |
| 2015 | 3 | $100,000 Empire State Grand Prix | Old Salem Farm | Old Salem, NY. (USA) |
References
- ^ "Current Mounts | Mclain Ward". www.mclainward.com. Retrieved 2016-07-24.
- ^ a b "Behind The Stall Door With: HH Azur". Retrieved 2016-07-24.
- ^ http://www.nj.com/horsenews/2016/05/us_show_jumpers_tie_for_2nd_in.html
- ^ http://www.uset.org/sweepa-de-roma-mclain-ward-hh-azur-win-grand-prix-rome/