Today we bid a sad farewell to Tom Crisp’s longtime 5* partner, Coolys Luxury, who has passed away at the age of 22. Together, Tom and Coolys Luxury jumped clear around eight CCI5* competitions, finishing in the top 20 or better nearly every time and indeed a true, through and through event horse. In his retirement from top sport, Coolys Luxury competed with and was cared for Charlie Pincus.
“Horses like him simply make us all love the sport and working with these amazing animals. He will be missed,” Tom wrote on social media.
We’re sending love to all who knew and loved Coolys Luxury.
- Coolys Luxury. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
- Tom Crisp and Coolys Luxury. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
- The grassy lawn in front of Badminton House is usually well-used during the event for grazing and hacking – as demonstrated by Amy Akehurst, head girl to Tom Crisp and seen here aboard Coolys Luxury. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
- Tom Crisp and Coolys Luxury. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
- Tom Crisp and Coolys Luxury storm around Belton. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
U.S. Weekend Events
The Event at TerraNova (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Live Stream] [Volunteer]
Ram Tap Classic Three-Day & H.T. (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Full Moon Farm Fall H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Links & Reading
Nailing No-Stirrup November with Ride iQ
Add the 2025 ECP Symposium, Hosted by Galway Downs to Your January Plans
The Les 3 Dindes shelter supports animals affected by disasters in the Valencia region
My Non-Riding Kid Keeps Me Grounded In My Horse Life
Jumping Lesson: The 3-1-4-Stride Gymnastic
Tip of the month: Exercise on fixed obstacles at several levels, with Maxime Livio
Sponsor Corner: World Equestrian Brands
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Video Break
The importance of giving horses time, straight from Lucinda Green: