French equestrian star, Thierry Rozier, has announced his retirement from top-level competition! The rider revealed that the upcoming two competition weeks in Oliva, Spain, will be his last. Earlier, it was already announced that his top horse, Qupido A van de Nachtegaele, has found a new rider.
"My body is a bit less flexible than it used to be," confessed the now 60-year-old rider, adding that the overall level of riders in competitions continues to rise. Although he is retiring from top-level competition, Thierry Rozier will continue to frequent the competitions, but with a different focus. His life will now be centered around buying and developing horses for other riders, who can then take them to the highest level. In this context, he will continue to compete with the aim of training and "without the pretense of returning to the top." In the coming years, he looks forward to the offspring of his mare Venezia.
Thierry Rozier plans to dedicate more time to coaching, an activity he already carries out for groups and private riders, and for which there is an increasing demand. Confident and optimistic about his future, he assured his audience that it was a well-considered decision. "I'm at the end of my career, but I will always be ready to defend my sport," he says.
As a reminder, Thierry Rozier had already withdrawn from the highest level at the end of 2020. By welcoming several top horses, he eventually made a comeback.
"My body is a bit less flexible than it used to be," confessed the now 60-year-old rider, adding that the overall level of riders in competitions continues to rise. Although he is retiring from top-level competition, Thierry Rozier will continue to frequent the competitions, but with a different focus. His life will now be centered around buying and developing horses for other riders, who can then take them to the highest level. In this context, he will continue to compete with the aim of training and "without the pretense of returning to the top." In the coming years, he looks forward to the offspring of his mare Venezia.
Thierry Rozier plans to dedicate more time to coaching, an activity he already carries out for groups and private riders, and for which there is an increasing demand. Confident and optimistic about his future, he assured his audience that it was a well-considered decision. "I'm at the end of my career, but I will always be ready to defend my sport," he says.
As a reminder, Thierry Rozier had already withdrawn from the highest level at the end of 2020. By welcoming several top horses, he eventually made a comeback.