Rubin Al Asad, one of Britain’s most successful international grand prix dressage horses, has been retired aged 19.
Owned by the Bechtolsheimer family, the gelding has been the top ride of Lara Butler and a consistent performer at top level since making his international grand prix debut in early 2015.
The Rubin Royal son, known at home as Rufus, has amassed countless top placings at the highest level of the sport, and was British team reserve for three consecutive championships: the 2016 Rio Olympics, the 2017 European Championships and the 2018 World Equestrian Games.
“This is a sad decision because Rufus is in such good form, but he doesn’t owe us anything, and we owe him a lot, including the chance to retire on a high,” Lara told
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