Arko is an international show jumper. The horse has had many wins and has represented Britain in the Olympics. Show jumping is a form of competition in which horses are jumped over a course of fences, low walls, and other obstacles (e. ...
Breeding: by Argentinius (Hanoverian), out of Unika (Oldenburg) by Beach Boy (Oldenburg)
Rider: Nick Skelton
Owner: Mr Hales and Miss Hales
Born in 1994, Arko is known world-wide for his talent in the show jumping arena. Being both careful and quick, the stallion is one of the best competing in the sport today. A stallion is an ungelded male horse after reaching the age of sexual maturity, usually between two and three years of age. ...
Acheivements
2002 CSI-B Lezirias 1st in the Grand Prix
2003 CSIO***** Rome 3rd in the Grand Prix
CSI**** Cannes 4th place in the Grand Prix
CSI**** Geesteren 3rd in the Grand Prix
2004 Represented Great Britain in Athens Olympics; 11th place
CSI-W Amsterdam 2nd place in the World Cup Qualifier
CSIO Rotterdam 1st place
CSI-A Cannes 6th place Grand Prix,
CSIO-Rotterdam 1st place
Horse of the Year Show 1st place in The Vinopolis Stakes; 1st place in The Accumulator
CSI-W Syracuse 3rd place in the Grand Prix
CSI-W Toronto 3rd place in the Speed Class
CSI**** Paris 3rd place in the Porte De Versailles Grand Prix
CSI*****Belfast 1st place in the Charles Hurst Chrysler & Jeep Classic