Valegro to be officially retired at Olympia

Last month’s Olympic gold medal-winning performance in Rio will be the last time Valegro is seen in competition.

The dressage star is going to be retired at an official retirement ceremony at the London International Horse Show, Olympia.

Having won World, European and Olympic gold, the 14-year-old gelding is one of the most successful dressage horses of all time. His partnership with Charlotte Dujardin has taken British Dressage to extraordinary new heights.

But his co-owner Carl Hester feels the horse has nothing left to prove – read more here.

It’s disappointing for dressage fans, but probably the right thing for a horse who has given so much and is bowing out as a happy, healthy athlete.

He’ll still be ridden and seen in displays, but he won’t be competing again.

Watch hours of programming featuring Carl Hester, Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro via H&C Play. Click here for listings.