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Fans say farewell to showjumping star [PICS]


  • Edwina Tops-Alexander retired her great showjumper Cevo Itot Du Chateau in an emotional ceremony in Paris on Sunday, 5 July.

    He always gave me the world of confidence,” said Edwina, who competed the 18-year-old French-bred gelding at two Olympic Games.

    “But everything comes to an end and you don’t want to put him in a position where he’s not going to be at his best.

    I wanted him to finish on a good note.

    We take a look back at this wonderful little French-bred gelding’s illustrious career in pictures.

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