He and Peder represented Sweden at the Paris Olympics, won individual European bronze in 2021, were part of the team at the 2018 Nations Cup and 2024 Longines League of Nations finals, and twice finished on the podium at World Cup finals.
“Thank you, Charlie,” said Peder. “He’s been an exceptional horse in every way. I had the honour of riding him at some of the world’s biggest tracks. He had a fantastic attitude and the kind of scope that made even the toughest courses feel easy.”
Peder thanked owner Ebba Berglöf “for trusting me with the reins when he was already doing so well with you”.
“It’s been a privilege to share this journey – a true partnership from start to finish,” he added.
“To Krister Svedberg – you didn’t just breed a good one. You bred a true champion. And to the team at Grevlunda, especially [groom] Madelene Nord – your care and dedication helped keep Charlie at the top, year after year. A huge part of what made his long career possible.
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“Time to trade in big tracks for green fields and easy days – enjoy it, Charlie.”
The pair’s other major victories include the GCT grand prix in St Tropez, the Falsterbo Derby, the CSI5* €500,000 Rolex grand prix at the Brussels Stephex Masters, and a World Cup leg at Gothenburg Horse Show.
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Lucy is an experienced news journalist, reporter and presenter. Since joining the Horse & Hound team in 2015, Lucy has reported from major global sporting events including the Tokyo Paralympic Games and multiple European Championships, as well as Badminton, Burghley and London, to name a few. She has covered current affairs and sports news across the full spectrum of equestrian disciplines and racing, as well as human and equine welfare, industry news and court cases.
