Zucarlos, Jay Hayes’ mount for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, passed away on June 10, 2013 at the tender age of 32.

Bought as a four-year-old in 1985 from legendary horseman Hans Horn, by a large syndicate put together by Don Wood & future CET Chairman Dr. Ken Peterson and his wife Dr. Gillian Peterson, Zucarlos spent his career as a top international show jumper and a breeding stallion at North Ridge, now located in Orangeville, ON.

Only three riders ever competed with the spirited stallion; Jay Hayes for his entire career, Olympic Gold medalist Eric Lamaze who worked for and trained with Hayes when Zucarlos was younger, and Lauren Hayes who rode him briefly as her first junior jumper before he enjoyed a full retirement.

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