Tears as Mr President retires at Stoneleigh

Steph Croxford’s charismatic gelding Mr President was retired from major competition at the National Dressage Championships last week.

After leaving the arena for their grand prix, Steph dismounted from the 19-year-old hackney-gelderlander, ran her stirrups up and burst into tears.

The pair received a standing ovation from spectators.

Mr President has been a much-loved competitor over the years, with wins including the Saumur CDI grand prix freestyle in 2007.

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