Famous equine anatomy model horse Freddie Fox dies at 24
Owner of famous “painted horse” pays tribute to the popular equine star.
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Obituary
Paying tribute to horses and equestrian figures who have passed.
Training accident claims life of US eventer Annie Goodwin
Annie Goodwin, 32, was fatally injured following a fall during a training session at a farm in South Carolina on July 14.
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Empire Rose’s trainer Laurie Laxon dies at 75
Hall of Fame trainer won a Melbourne Cup and multiple Singapore training premierships.
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Harry de Leyer of Snowman fame dies at 93
The “Cinderella” story of Harry de Leyer and Snowman has been immortalized in countless articles, books, and a feature-length documentary.
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Shock loss of star thoroughbred sire Galileo at 23
One of the most influential thoroughbred stallions, champion sire Galileo has been euthanised following a foot injury.
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Britain’s star para-dressage horse Gentleman dies at 20
Sir Lee Pearson rode Gentleman to many titles during their career. The German-bred gelding was one of the most successful horses in para-dressage history.
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Popular Italian endurance rider Gianfranco Nassini dies at event
Heart attack claims life of rider about to set out on second loop of 100km ride in Tuscany.
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Training accident claims life of young eventer Tiggy Hancock
15-year-old member of Ireland’s Pony High-Performance Eventing Programme suffers fatal injuries at a squad training event on June 16.
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Irish-bred eventer Hendrix dies in cross-country fall
A fatal accident at a roll-top obstacle at Britain’s Bicton International Horse Trials has claimed the life of Irish sport horse Hendrix.
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Equine breeding pioneer, “Twink” Allen dies at 80
Professor William “Twink” Allen has been described as a “godfather of equine reproduction”.
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US equestrian identity Mason Phelps Jr dies suddenly
Mason Phelps, Jr. was the epitome of a lifelong equestrian. His contributions include being an Olympic athlete, groom, trainer, event manager, governance leader, media executive, and philanthropy organizer.
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Black weekend for Australian eventing after loss of two horses
Australia’s 2019 CCI4*S champion Riverbreeze dies in a rotational fall at an Olympic qualifier, and Nightcaps suffers an aortic aneurysm at an international one-day-event.
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Passing of top eventing horses Ballynoe Castle, 21, and Welton Envoy, 34
Two past winners of the Kentucky Three-Day-Event, Ballynoe Castle (21) and Welton Envoy (34) have died in recent weeks.
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Covid-19 claims legendary Indian equestrian figure Col. Gulam Khan
Colonel Gulam Mohammad Khan won eventing gold and silver at the 1982 Asian Games, and many other national titles. He was also an official and coach.
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British equestrian world mourns passing of stars of yesteryear
1973 European showjumping champion Paddy McMahon has died at the age of 87, and Olympic dressage rider Sarah Whitmore has died at 89.
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Prince Philip: A great ambassador of horse sport
Prince Philip was born in the same year the FEI was founded. He led the organisation from 1964 to 1986, when he handed the reins to his daughter, Princess Anne.
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Sad loss of “amazing horse and friend” for young showjumper
Heartbreak for 16-year-old rider as horse fatally injured during a US showjumping event.
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Accident claims life of eventing course designer Tremaine Cooper
Tremaine Cooper was a US Equestrian Federation Course Advisor, on the USEA board of governors, and was involved in educational design seminars for the USEF and the FEI.
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Farewell to popular pony ‘Uncle George’ at 43
Despite suffering from Cushing’s, arthritis, cataracts and irritable bowel syndrome in recent years, George still enjoyed racing around his paddock.
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Canadian dressage icon Evi Pracht dies at 83
“As an athlete, coach, competition organizer and tireless promoter, she fashioned dressage in Canada into the prosperous sport it is today.”
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