William Fox-Pitt and Seacookie TSF at Pau. Photo by Jenni Autry.
Seacookie, one of the past stars of British Olympian William Fox-Pitt, has passed away at the age of 25. The Trakehner gelding was living out his retirement at Catherine Witt’s farm, and she shared the news on social media earlier this week.
OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN HERE AT ROOKERY..We have said our last goodbyes to our Beloved Seacookie . So thankful that I had…
Posted by Catherine Witt on Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Seacookie (Helikon – Sonnenwende) came to William after being purchased from Ingrid Klimke, who had produced him since his 4-year-old year, finishing 8th in the World Young Horse Breeding Championships at Le Lion as a 7-year-old. With William, Seacookie accumulated multiple strong results at the now-5* level, including six finishes within the top 10 and podium finishes at Pau (1st – 2013), Kentucky (2nd – 2013), and Burghley (2nd – 2010). Seacookie was also 6th in his debut at Kentucky in 2009.
William Fox-Pitt & Seacookie winning Pau CCI4* 2013. Photo by Kate Samuels.
Enjoy a few highlights from a brilliant career. We will remember Seacookie fondly!
