Event horses that did well then disappeared off the radar?

One horse who i really like the look of was Mikara de Montiege (my french is not too good;) ). i remember seeing them live at Express Eventing in the stadium. i believe she was ridden by Rudolph Sherer? they were first out on cross country but fell on the bank. looking at her age then, i'm guessing that she'd be around 3* or 4* now?!
She was a lovely looking grey, about 8 or 9 years i think... but rather gangly :)
 
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Has Tankers Town been retired now? I don't think he's run since Sharon w/d him after XC at Pau last year...? I assume he's probably at least 16 now so I can imagine he's been retired. I clearly remember him quite plainly refusing to enter the starting box at Badminton!
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Tankers Town is 17 now
 
The Psephologist retired a good few years ago now.

Hidalgo de L'ille was, I believe, at Pau the other day I think??

Galan du Sauvagere never properly recovered his amazing form after Athens. Truly a shame as he was I believe one of the most genuinely talented horses of his time but he broke down badly and after a couple years came back...broke down....came back....and then broke and was retired.

Tom Cruise II was another very talented horse but I remember one of his grooms referring to him as a horse with 'glass' legs - the slightest thing and he was injured hence I think would get hurt and passed on to another rider. After he was with OT in 2007 he had 3 yrs off before he went to Brook Staples sticking to OI and 2 star instead of 4 star and won his last event in 2010 but not seen since so I imagine as he is 18 now he is retired.

The Frog has now been retired and is still with Clayton and Lucinda. Ben Along Time was injured I believe but I think is back in work ready to compete next year again.

Springleaze Macaroo retired from eventing as whilst talented he was I believe so bold and strong XC it was dangerous at times.

Ready Teddy retired back to NZ after Athens Olympics. Toytown also now officially retired.

Ensign is now competing on in OPN - I remember a while back Pippa saying he had had his fill of top level competition and the plan was that he would just enjoy life.
 
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interestingly Muschamp Impala WD from two events after owners post, and then retired XC. Hasnt been out since May... what happened? Such a shame for her. What a fabulous chance to learn though if only for a short time[/QUOTE]

Before bad rumours start again about this lovely horse, thought I would let people know whats happening.

Muschamp Impala was retired at hambledon in the 1* after pulling a shoe off jumping into the water (incredibly well, before people start bitching) he was straight away foot sore, so pulled him up to save for another day.

My plan was always to go and spend some time abroad this summer and couldn't afford to take the horses with me, so found MI a fantastic home doing dressage, he is extremely well looked after and LOVING his new job with a great jockey. They were getting on so well when I got home decided to leave him there and looking forwards to having him back to live in my back garden when he retires- I couldnt have dreamt of ever owning a horse like that.
 
what an interesting read... theres a couple not mentioned that I'd like to know about::
First one is a big very strong bay, ridden by Jeanette Brakewell, Chill out Bob

One of Lucinda's I liked was bally leck boy and Mr Alligator, lovely big chesnut, very handsome boy, not been out since 08...
 
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rsteljes said:
Before bad rumours start again about this lovely horse, thought I would let people know whats happening.

Muschamp Impala was retired at hambledon in the 1* after pulling a shoe off jumping into the water (incredibly well, before people start bitching) he was straight away foot sore, so pulled him up to save for another day.

My plan was always to go and spend some time abroad this summer and couldn't afford to take the horses with me, so found MI a fantastic home doing dressage, he is extremely well looked after and LOVING his new job with a great jockey. They were getting on so well when I got home decided to leave him there and looking forwards to having him back to live in my back garden when he retires- I couldnt have dreamt of ever owning a horse like that.
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Pleased you had fun with him, and that now he is loving his new home.
 
i seem to have answered my own question... being as daft as a brush, i didnt realise that the BE website also included foreign horses and riders. it would now seem that MAKARA DE MONTIEGE (finally got correct spelling:D) is out competeing well with Austin O'Connor. Good to hear that she's still going. I took a bit of a shining to her, i think .
 
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caramel said:
what an interesting read... theres a couple not mentioned that I'd like to know about::
First one is a big very strong bay, ridden by Jeanette Brakewell, Chill out Bob

One of Lucinda's I liked was bally leck boy and Mr Alligator, lovely big chesnut, very handsome boy, not been out since 08...
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Bally Leck Boy was PTS a couple of years ago but no idea about Mr Alligator, he got injured at Saumur in 2008 and hasn't competed since then. Shame as he had a lot of potential.
 
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Mr Alligator, lovely big chesnut, very handsome boy, not been out since 08...
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Mr Alligator is very happily living back with his owner pottering around doing little bits, he was always a little delicate but did come back sound, just not enough to risk eventing again.
 
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