P.S Arianna prend sa retraite

Mélissa Vriends COMPLET 08/08/2018
La jument de dix-sept ans P.S Arianna va désormais pouvoir prendre une retraite bien méritée, comme l’a annoncé sur les réseaux sociaux sa cavalière de longue date Madeline Backus.

La fidèle complice de l’Américaine avait notamment terminé en vingtième position du CCI 4* de Lexington l’année dernière, et avait également pris le départ du mythique CCI de Badminton il y a quelques mois, avec cependant moins de succès. La fille d’Ibsen avait connu une bonne saison 2017 où, outre sa première participation à un CCI majeur, elle s’était classée deuxième et quatrième des CIC 3* de Kalispell et Tallahassee.

My beloved Ari has told me that it is time she be retired from upper level Eventing. This horse has given me more than I could have ever asked for, and I’m so thankful for the story we were able to write together. I’m saddened by the end of this epic era, but happy to watch her begin her next chapter (which I’m thinking will involve some really adorable foals). Thank you Ari for turning my dreams into a reality and being my horse of a lifetime. You have taught me courage, patience, heartbreak, triumph, and most of all, perseverance and belief in my dreams no matter the odds. Love you always my small and mighty mare, the past 12 years have been a spectacular journey. We will be heading back to the U.S. from England the second week of August, where Ari will live a fat and happy life on the the same grounds she frolicked as a yearling. The more I learn about this sport, the more amazed I become at how lucky I am to have had such an incredible horse and so many influential people, mentors, friends, and companies supporting us all the way. Here’s to you, Ari, and thank you to everyone who has helped us write our story ?? #PSarianna #mightymare #horseofalifetime

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