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Isabell Werth Announces Death of Longtime Partner Don Johnson After Unhealable Leg Fracture

The Hanoverian gelding had been retired since 2019 in the retired herd at her home farm.

Overview

  • Werth disclosed the euthanasia on Instagram, calling Don Johnson the "leader of our retired band" and citing an unhealable leg fracture.
  • She described him as her "sparring partner" for nearly 15 years and thanked him for the special moments they shared.
  • Don Johnson FRH competed internationally with Werth for more than a decade and ranked among her most successful mounts.
  • The horse left active sport in 2019 and spent his retirement with other horses at Werth's farm.
  • Followers posted condolences under her tribute, which German outlets including Stern and Focus reported, and the news comes after a separate loss reported in October.