Photo via FEI
In an absolutely tragic story from the show jumping world, Eric Lamaze’s Olympic champion horse Hickstead has passed away today in Veronica, Italy. The 15 year old stallion collapsed upon completing his round in the World Cup show jumping competition according to the Horse and Hound. Eric’s fellow competitors elected to not continue the round and instead entered the arena on foot for a moment of silence.
Hickstead and Eric won the individual gold medal for Canada at the 2008 Olympic Games, Hickstead was named best horse at the 2010 WEGs after jumping four clear rounds for multiple riders, and he has won multiple grand prix events. Hickstead was a truly unbelievable horse and his heart was as large as Canada. Our thoughts and prayers reach out to Eric, Hickstead, their connections, and the entire show jumping community.
[Horse and Hound, COTH, Photo Tribute]
Video replay of Hickstead at the Olympics:
Go Hickstead.
