The good worldwide showjumping stallion H&M Tornesch 1042 has died on the age of 24.
Throughout a exceptional profession spanning almost a decade, the one-eyed Tornesch and Swedish rider Malin Baryard-Johnsson reigned as one of many world’s most profitable partnerships.
“H&M Tornesch was a incredible horse, with a tremendous character, and we actually received shut throughout our years collectively,” stated Malin paying tribute to the impeccably bred Lux x Libero H stallion.
The spectacular bay Tornesch was positioned in World Cup and grand prix competitions the world over and proved a pillar of the Swedish showjumping staff, leaping to Nations Cup success and flying the flag at two European championships, in 2011 and 2015.
The stallion battled with a difficulty in his proper eye for eight years earlier than it was eliminated in 2013, however he continued to compete on the highest stage till the 15-year-old was retired by Malin in 2015 shortly after their remaining aggressive look at Olympia Horse Present in London.
Tornesch went on to compete together with his proprietor Helena Hugoson-Feldt and Thomas Felt’s daughter Emelie till 2017.
Malin Baryard-Johnsson: “H&M Tornesch gave me so many nice outcomes and recollections”
H&M Tornesch died this week on the age of 24, however his legacy lives on in his very good offspring together with British showjumper Sameh El Dahan’s prime horse WKD Toronto and five-star sport horses Oakingham Lira and Cape Cod.
“We had so many nice outcomes and recollections, he was one in every of a sort and has meant rather a lot for me and my profession,” stated Malin.
His house owners Helena Hugoson-Feldt and Thomas Felt paid tribute to Tornesch when he retired: “Thanks a lot Tornesch for all of the great moments you might have given us, your rider and Sweden throughout your profession on the highest stage.”
Malin Baryard-Johnsson and H&M Tornesch helped Sweden win Nations Cup competitions in Barcelona and Falsterbo and competed in three World Cup Finals collectively, in 2011, 2013 and 2014. Tornesch was accredited for breeding by the Holstein studbook.
On the time of his retirement, Malin mirrored on “eight incredible years and each magic second”.
“After a whole bunch of rounds, 1000’s of jumps and uncountable hours of coaching collectively we grew to become finest associates and companions,” she stated on the time. “I’m for ever grateful and you’ll at all times have a particular place in my coronary heart. Good luck with the whole lot and consider me typically.”
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Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her position as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her world wide reporting from exhibits and interviewing riders, connections and people concerned behind the scenes. Since becoming a member of H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on each topic throughout the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to secure administration — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She additionally has first-hand expertise of working within the equestrian business as a using teacher and yard supervisor.