McLain Ward announced this week that he has retired his two-time Olympic mount, the spectacular show jumper Sapphire.

The 17-year old mare strained a check ligament last March and had the rest of the year off.

The following video exemplifies the mare's extraordinary talent and her partnership with Ward.

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