Following today's news that Nick Skelton and Big Star are to retire from competition, we take a look back at some memorable moments from the 59-year-old's career. Don’t miss our Nick Skelton commemorative issue, where we celebrate his 40-year-career in full, in 18 May issue of H&H magazine
1978: Olympia
1982: Aachen
Success for Nick and If Only at Aachen in June 1982
1989: Nick Skelton riding Apollo
Equestrianism : Show Jumping: British Olympic team members L to R Michael Whitaker, Geoff Billington, Nick Skelton & John Whitaker. 1992: Barcelona
1992: Barcelona
In action at the Games in Barcelona on Dollar Girl, where the team finished in seventh place
British team winners. L-R Robert Smith, Michael Whitaker, Nick Skelton, Scott Brash. Dignitaries unknown other than Rob Hoekstra (right with trophy). FEI Nations Cup 2011: Dublin Horse Show
2008: Warwickshire
Nick's 2004 Olympic ride Arko retires in September 2008
2011: Madrid
Nick takes team and individual bronze at the European Championships in 2011 with Carlo
2012: London
Nick and Big Star on their way to Olympic team glory in London
2012: London
Taking to the podium to collect his team gold medal with Ben Maher, Scott Brash and Peter Charles
2016: Wiltshire
Relaxing with the Whitaker brothers before being interviewed during the Rio Olympic equestrian team announcement
2016: Rio de Janeiro
Nick and Big Star during the second qualifier for the individual competition in Rio
2016: Rio de Janeiro
It's an emotional moment as Nick takes to the podium to receive his individual gold medal
2016: Warwickshire
