Highlights:
- Argentina, a 2016 AES mare, showcased her elite jumping capabilities by clearing 1.70m at the FOBI Six Bar competition.
- She tied for first place alongside two other competitors in a thrilling display of athleticism.
- This event marks a significant milestone in her career, following her sale to a new owner in Oregon in February 2023.
Key Stats:
- Argentina was sired by Argento, a top-performing 1.60m jumper.
- Her lineage includes her grandsire Arko III, also a 1.60m jumper, and her dam, Berlins Blue Eye, by Berlin, a 1.60m jumper.
- Previously competed in 1.30m show jumping under Joseph Clayton (GBR) before her transfer to the U.S.
Overview:
Argentina’s recent success at the Thunderbird Show Park’s FOBI Six Bar competition highlights her exceptional potential and the seamless transition she made following her sale in February 2023.
Born in 2016 and boasting an impressive lineage, Argentina’s performance in this challenging event underscores her prowess and the quality of her breeding. Her journey from the UK to the U.S. illustrates the successful management of her career trajectory and the recognition of her talent by her new owner.
Challenges:
The key objective was ensuring that Argentina’s potential was fully realized following her sale. Transitioning from a 1.30m competitor in the UK to clearing 1.70m in the FOBI Six Bar event required not only skill and training but also the right pairing with a rider who could harness her abilities.
Solution:
Argentina’s lineage, and her production in the UK under the saddle of Joseph Clayton and Chloe Winchester, facilitated the beginning of her amazing career.
Her transition to a new owner in Oregon, facilitated by the team of BRIDL, has proven to be highly successful. The team’s foresight in matching her with a rider capable of competing at the highest levels was key to her recent achievements.
Quote from the Event:
“I just got her from England back in March... I didn’t dream we’d be jumping a 1.70m! I’m super proud of her. And big thank you to Thunderbird and to FOBI for sponsoring the class.” – Laura Hazlett, Argentina’s rider.
Quality of Argentina’s Line:
Argentina’s pedigree is notable, with both her sire and grandsire having competed at the 1.60m level. Her dam, Berlins Blue Eye, also hails from a lineage of top jumpers, further solidifying Argentina’s genetic potential. This strong pedigree is a key factor in her quality and competitiveness in the ring.
Conclusion:
Argentina’s journey from a 1.30m competitor in the UK to clearing 1.70m at Thunderbird Show Park’s FOBI Six Bar event exemplifies the potential unlocked through the purchase of high-quality showjumping horses with Bridl.
As Argentina continues her career under new ownership, her future in the sport looks promising, with many more successes likely to come.