The Monegasque rider Anastasia Nielsen has announced the passing of her 13-year-old Zangersheide mare, Beau Van de Hagenhorst (breeder: H.C. Verhagen).
“During the evening class in Brussels, my worst nightmare became reality. Beau broke her leg while taking off at the first fence of the jump-off. A true accident,” wrote the rider. “The verdict was a spiral fracture. Sadly, there was nothing we could do to save her.”
“I want to remember her as the hero she was! She had the biggest heart and was willing to give me everything. A golden character, and she loved being at competitions! We still had so much left to experience together…”
In 2023, Nielsen and her mare impressed at the European Championships for juniors, winning a gold medal. The pair also achieved multiple placings in 1.45m / 1.50m classes.
The Equnews team extends its heartfelt condolences to Anastasia Nielsen and her team.
