Olympia London International Horse Show: Thank You, Valegro!

Source: News Release

Thank You, Valegro!

2016 is set to be an extremely special year for Olympia, as on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings we will be saying goodbye to the World’s most impressive dressage horse – Valegro.

World Record holder in both the Dressage Grand Prix and Freestyle, and winner of 12 Gold medals, Valegro has wowed the crowds at Olympia for many years and will return in December to do so one more time. Read below for more details or click here to get tickets.

Celebrate with Valegro on Tuesday and Wednesday!

The last time Valegro set hoof in the Olympia Arena, he broke two World Records in the space of two days. This year he is coming back to retire from competition, and his appearance is set to be just as emotional, if not more so, for all the Valegro fans in the audience.

Tuesday evening's performance will offer an insight into the life of the Superstar Horse with a question and answer session involving his owner Carl Hester MBE, his favourite rider, Charlotte Dujardin, and Valegro himself. Get tickets here.

On Wednesday evening, Valegro's official retirement ceremony will take place to celebrate everything he has done for dressage worldwide at the highest level of competition. Rio Olympic Team Silver Medallist, Carl Hester, and Triple Gold Medallist, Charlotte Dujardin, will also be there to celebrate with you, and say 'thank you' to Valegro for all the hard work he has devoted to this awe-inspiring sport.

With so much under his belt (or girth), Valegro has earnt the utmost respect from dressage fans worldwide. Now is your chance to see him in the Olympia Arena one more time and give him the greatest send-off as he retires from competition.

Tickets for Wednesday Evening are sold out, but you can get Tuesday Evening tickets here.

“Valegro has done it all and we want him to go out in style! What better place than at Olympia – he loves the arena and being so close to the crowd... It is the perfect placefor our loyal British fans to say their farewell.” Carl Hester MBE

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