Bingo du Parc

Bingo du Parc (born on May 11, 2011) is a Selle Français gelding with a chestnut coat, ridden in show jumping by the Dutch rider Harrie Smolders. He notably participated in the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

History
He was born on May 11, 2011, at André Herouart's stud farm in Escolives-Sainte-Camille.

He has been ridden by the Dutch rider Harrie Smolders since September 2020. Smolders, faced with the retirements of his excellent horses Don VHP Z and Emerald, had to prepare a replacement for the Olympics in a few months. Initially, Smolders, selected for the Dutch team, planned to take his horse Dolinn N.O.P. to Tokyo. Ultimately, Smolders takes Bingo, becoming a substitute for the Dutch show jumping team.

Participation in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Smolders and Bingo du Parc replace Willem Greve and his mount during the team qualifying event at the Tokyo Olympics. Bingo, less tired than most other competing horses, completes a faultless course, allowing the Netherlands to maintain a total team score of 9 points.

Description
Bingo du Parc is a chestnut gelding registered in the Selle Français stud-book.

Achievements
He achieved a show jumping index (ISO) of 166 in 2020.

Origins
He is a son of the stallion Mylord Carthago. His mother, Tsigane Semilly, is a daughter of the Selle Français stallion Diamant de Semilly.