Where Are They Now? Checking In with Fan Favorites in Retirement

One of the best things about social media is its ability to keep people in touch, no matter how much time or distance (social or otherwise) passes. I’ve enjoyed a crop of posts in recent weeks that check in with some well-known event horses in their retirement or semi-retirement. Let’s see what some fan favorites have been up to this year! What famous event horse would you like us to check in with in retirement? Tip us by emailing [email protected].

Mandiba and Mr. Medicott (Karen O’Connor + many others):

TWO GREAT TIH OLD SOLDIERS – MANDIBA & MR MEDICOTT – RETIREMENT HEAVEN20yo Mandiba & 21yo Mr Medicott, inseparable…

Posted by William Micklem on Thursday, May 21, 2020

Bellaney Rock (Selena O’Hanlon):

Bellaney Rock now! Such a lucky boy to have landed his forever home and continues to teach us all how to ride. 🙂 they'…

Posted by Selena J O'Hanlon on Tuesday, June 2, 2020

CP Qualified (Shane Rose):

Just wanted to share something pretty special and heartfelt.This is Darcy. He was bred and born in Holland, imported…

Posted by Elizabeth Louise on Thursday, June 18, 2020

Sir Rockstar (Libby Head):

I thought rocky was looking well for 22 and not being ridden, and then I found out he works out with his pasture mate during her trot sets 😄 oh rocket❤️

Posted by Libby Head on Monday, June 8, 2020

Madison Park (Kyle Carter):

Posted by Kyle Carter on Thursday, March 26, 2020

Arthur (Allison Springer):

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