‘It was me or the meat man’: how an ‘unwanted’ gelding, blind in one eye, found his forte in life

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Anastasia Lewis and Gameboy Des Terdrix Z in action at The Grange EC
(Image credit: Tanja Davies Photography)

Rescued from slaughter as a three-year-old, the lovely gelding Gameboy Des Terdrix Z has finally found his forte in life thanks to one lady’s empathy and perseverance.

The nine-year-old was left blind in his left eye following an accident as a youngster. He was bought by rider Anastasia Lewis in her native France as an unbroken youngster because nobody wanted him.

Jennifer Donald
Jennifer Donald
Showjumping and racing editor

Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.