Overview
- Charlotte Dujardin confirmed Valegro’s death on Instagram, her first post since a one-year suspension announced in December 2024.
- Carl Hester said advancing age and health complications led to the decision to put Valegro, 23, and Uthopia, 24, to sleep together.
- Valegro, known as Blueberry, carried Dujardin to three Olympic gold medals and set multiple Grand Prix world records.
- Uthopia was Hester’s partner for Britain’s team dressage gold at the London 2012 Olympics and shared retirement with Valegro at Hester’s yard.
- Valegro retired after a final performance at the London International Horse Show in 2016 and later appeared in exhibitions and demonstrations.