There were plenty of tears as German showjumper Carsten-Otto Nagel retired the great 16-year-old grey mare Corradina at Aachen last week (Thursday 17 July).
The German team stalwart by Corrado out of a Sandro mare will now become a broodmare.
“I have Corradina to thank for a lot. I can’t even express it in words. Thank you for everything,” said Carsten-Otto, who rode her for 12 years.
“I am sure she will produce a few wonderful foals.”
Chef d’equipe Otto Becker added: “It’s a shame that Corradina won’t be competing in future, you could always rely on her for two clear rounds in the Nations’ Cup. A fantastic horse.”
Corradina’s roll of honour
- Team bronze and individual silver at the European Championships, Windsor, in 2009
- Team gold at the world championships in Kentucky 2010
- Team gold and individual silver at the Europeans in Madrid 2011
- Team silver at the Europeans in Herning 2013
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Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.
