The 19-year-old Baden-Württemberg gelding by Carolus I, FBW Chico had to be euthanized recent. The career of eventing horse started in 2004 under the German Günter Maier, 2006 he joined Jürgen Allgöwer (GER) and then in early 2008 he compete under Alex Hua Tian (CHN).
In 2008 he took part at the Olympic Games in Beijing under the Chinese rider. But then went in 2010 to retire after it became difficult to keep its power constant. Its board spent Chico in the paddock at Alex Hua Tian. His retirement Chico spent in the fiels of Alex Hua Tian yard.
“He was a cool customer with an amusing combination of machismo and sense of humour. He was definitely the king of the yard or field,” said Alex Hua Tian about his partner.
Source: Horse & Hound
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