Horse withdrawn from Tokyo Olympic eventing just before first trot-up

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Canadian event rider Jessica Phoenix made the “very difficult decision” to withdraw her ride Pavarotti from the competition just hours before the Tokyo Olympics eventing first trot-up this morning.

A statement from Equestrian Canada said: “The 19-year-old Westphalian gelding, who is owned by [Jessica] Phoenix, sustained a minor injury during his final preparation gallop the morning of Tuesday, July 27. With the best interest of Pavarotti, Phoenix and the sport in mind, the team decided not to present Pavarotti at the first eventing horse inspection on Thursday, July 29.”

Pippa Roome
Pippa Roome
Magazine editor and eventing editor

Pippa is a true eventing geek and has been H&H’s eventing editor since 2005. She has first-hand experience of competing up to British Eventing intermediate and international CCI2*-L level, and has worked in the industry on a top event yard. Pippa enjoys nothing more than immersing herself in the sport at the highest level, reporting from the five-stars and international championships, including the Olympics.