Farewell to Asca Z

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Asca Z.

Asca Z's story with Zangersheide began more than twenty years ago. The striking grey son of Askari and Carthago Z arrived in Lanaken, shortly after the Holsteiner Stallion Approval. With his tremendous courage and unmistakable presence, Asca Z was a stallion who left a lasting impression, and developed into an exceptional athlete and an important part of Zangersheide's history.

He had an impressive international career at the highest level under Judy Ann Melchior, and later Christian Ahlmann. Among his career highlights were victory in the Sires of the World in Mechelen, Germany's Nations Cup triumph in Calgary in 2013, and an eighth-place finish in the prestigious Rolex IJRC Top Ten Final in Stockholm that same year.

“Asca Z has always held a special place in our family's hearts. Both Christian and I competed with him in 5* Grand Prix, and he has been part of our lives for so many years. His legacy lives on through the many offspring we see competing every week. We will miss him dearly.”, says Judy Ann Melchior.

His contribution to breeding has been equally significant, and he leaves behind generations of successful offspring competing at the highest level, including Armani SL Z, who competed at the Tokyo Olympic Games, Bacara d'Archonfosse, Ascatano Z and Ascalan Z.

Having been part of Zangersheide's story for more than two decades, Asca Z holds a special place in its history and in the hearts of those close to him.

Farewell, Asca Z. Thank you for everything.