AKARAD HERO Z

With the arrival of Akarad Hero Z, Zangersheide is proud to welcome a new remarkable son of Aganix du Seigneur Z to the collection. Akarad Hero Z has proven his quality time and time again at the highest level, combining exceptional scope, courage and limitless power. Under Pieter Clemens he contributed to Belgium’s Nations Cup success in Rome in 2022 and achieved a fourth-place finish in the CSI5* Grand Prix of Brussels.

His pedigree unites two of the most influential producers in modern showjumping: Aganix du Seigneur Z and the exceptional China Touch Hero – who, in addition to Akarad, has produced five approved stallions, including Zangersheide’s Devil Z, Drummer TN Z, Don’t Touch Tiji Hero, the sire of Dourkhan Hero Z, and international performers such as Diamond Touch, Esprit de La Roque, Jaguar de Tiji and King of China Hero.

Despite limited availability during his sport career, the figures from Akarad’s first crops are strikingly impressive. With only twenty-five foals in his first two crops, fifteen compete internationally, with eleven of these already at 1.45m–1.55m level. Among these are Luka-Cara shining at 5* 1.55m with Michael Greve, Kinmar Scarlett Z under Janika Sprunger, Lumiere BH with Mimi Gochman, and Bertram Allen’s promising Akarad Tivoli Z.

Much like his celebrated sire, Akarad Hero Z leaves a distinctive mark on his progeny: a commanding presence, ground-covering canter, explosive power, and exceptional scope. His influence on the sport is only beginning, and his genetics promise to influence the future of showjumping for years to come.