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Walnut (died December 2021) Age: 33 Riders: Claire Caldin, Simon Lucey, Laura Collett, Nicholas Lucey, Imogen Gloag, Sophie Norman Owner: Claire Caldin The 15.2hh bay gelding Walnut was a legend in his own lifetime, giving a taste of eventing to several riders who have gone on to compete at the top level, including Olympic team […]
Amy Tryon and Poggio II at the 2008 Olympics. Credit: Alamy Stock Photo Poggio II, the horse who won the world individual bronze medal in 2006, was put down on 9 February aged 29. His rider, the US’s Amy Tryon, died on 12 April 2012 of an accidental overdose. Her husband Greg said in a statement on social media after Poggio was put down that she “got an early birthday present, her beloved Poggio”. The bay thoroughbred by Polynesian Flyer had a unique style – on seeing a fence he would hurl himself at it without giving his rider much say in the matter, but he was a careful, c...
Horsetalk.co.nz Two-time Olympic eventer and off-the-track racehorse Poggio II has died at the age of 29. His passing on February 9 was announced by Greg Tryon, who made a heartfelt tribute to the horse on social media. Tryon owned Poggio with his late wife, Amy Tryon, and Dr Mark Hart. Ridden by Amy Tryon, Poggio finished sixth individually in the eventing at the 2004 Athens Olympics and helped the US secure team bronze, and also went to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong. At the 2002 FEI World Equestrian Games in Jerez, Spain, Poggio and Tryon won team gold, and in the next WEG, wo...