‘I love this horse more than words can describe’: Tokyo Olympic silver medallist out of individual freestyle
The USA’s Adrienne Lyle and Salvino at the Tokyo Olympics.
(Image credit: Peter Nixon)
The Tokyo Olympics dressage freestyle will take place this evening as the individual final, but one of the silver medal-winning USA team will not come forward to compete for an individual medal as planned. Adrienne Lyle has opted to withdraw her horse, the 14-year-old Sandro Hit stallion Salvino, from the Olympic freestyle.
“This morning, Salvino did not feel quite like his usual self and last night’s historic team medal was an extraordinary accomplishment, and we are proud of the team’s incredible effort,” said a statement shared by Adrienne.
“I couldn’t be more proud of Salvino and his extraordinary effort to help capture the silver medal last night. I love this horse more than words can ever describe and Salvino will now rest up before the long trip home. I look forward to cheering on our teammates tonight,” Adrienne added.
“We were a little conservative in the grand prix, it wasn’t our most great display and so I really wanted to come out here and push for a little bit more,” said Adrienne after her special. “Despite the heat and humidity, he really was a good boy and he delivered.”
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