Looks like we won't be seeing the incredible Sapphire and her equally incredible rider, McLain Ward, at the Olympics this summer, at least not as a team. Sapphire is retiring. No details as of yet as to why the uber-talented chestnut mare is not coming back from an injury as everyone thought. Huge loss for all of who loved to watch the pair in action. What a class act they both are! We will miss you!!!!
If you've seen the video of Sapphire running around a paddock in retirement, you can only conclude that she's happy about the decision. Gallopgallopgallopgallopgallopgallop...
ReplyDeleteI think with McLain's injury they knew that they wouldn't be able to qualify for London and he said she didn't owe him anything. Im glad she is going out on a good note and not because of a major injury. They plan on breeding her so I hope she produces some nice babies!
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