Remembering Kilfinnie II

Paul and Kilfinnie, Badminton warm up this year

Earlier today I heard of the passing of Kilfinnie II. Kilfinnie was campaigned by Paul Tapner since 2008 and had completed four CCI4* events including Badminton twice. Kilfinnie was listed on the Australian National A Squad with Paul, as his third horse, both Inonothing and Stormhill Michael are on the Elite List, holding squad.

Paul and Kilfinnie at Badminton earlier this year.

I contacted Paul today and he confirmed that Kilfinnie had passed away and issued this brief statement, the thoughts of the Eventing Nation are with Paul, his team and the connections of Kilfinnie II at this time.

Obviously we are all very devastated at losing him and thank everyone who has expressed their concerns to us.

Thank you to Samantha Clark for providing these beautiful photos of Kilfinnie at Badminton.

Samantha caught up with Paul after dressage at Badminton. Here are his thoughts.

Yours in Eventing,

ESJ

I leave you with a helmetcam of Paul and Kilfinnie:


Paul Tapner and Kilfinnie II helmetcam thanks to Badminton Horse Trials

 

 

The amazing Nico Morgan has compiled a photographic tribute to Kilfinnie.

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