Will Coleman and Twizzel at Rolex last year. Photo by Samantha Clark.
This is a post I really didn’t want to write. After trying so hard to bring Twizzel back from his injury in London last year, Will Coleman has officially withdrawn the horse from Rolex. When Will scratched the horse after dressage at The Fork, I had an ominous feeling it might come to this. He posted the announcement on his Facebook page earlier this morning.
From Will:
“Unfortunately, I am afraid Twizzel will not be competing at Rolex this weekend. After much deliberation between his owner, Jim Wildasin; his vet, Kevin Keane; and myself, we have decided that it is simply too soon for the horse to compete at the four-star level coming off his injury at the Games last year. Twizzel is well and will remain in work to look towards something later in the season. As disappointing as it may be, this certainly is not the finish line for Twizzel, and he will certainly be seen again at a major event down the road. All the best to each and every competitor at Rolex this week. I will be there watching every step of America’s premier three-day event, and hoping our country provides a winner at the end of it. Thanks to all.”
We’re absolutely gutted for Will and wish him all the best in bringing Twizzel back to full health. While Rolex was meant to be the finale to Twizzel’s storied career, I’m excited to hear that the horse will be back at another event after fully recovering from his injury. Go Will, and Go Twizzel.
