On social media, the team explained the decision: “He has given us so very much and would still give everything. Nevertheless, we decided together to give him the retirement he deserves before he could potentially suffer an injury. No words can describe how many emotions he brought us.”

The Highlight in Dublin

With the gelding, Boudant achieved the biggest victory of his career in 2023 by winning the iconic CSIO5* 1.60m Longines Grand Prix of Ireland in Dublin.

nearby search/location or general context details: The duo had been a pair since 2019 and firmly put themselves on the map in 2023. That year, they were part of the winning French team at the CSIO3* Nations Cup in Peelbergen, where a double clear round earned the combination further selections. This was quickly followed by their five-star Nations Cup debut in St. Gallen (4/0) and appearances in Rotterdam, before making history in Dublin.

Milestones at the Highest Level

Following their success in Dublin, top performances continued to mount. Boudant and Brazyl du Mezel represented France at the Nations Cup Final in Barcelona, took second place in the CSI4* Grand Prix of St. Lô, and gathered top placings in the World Cup classes of Lyon and Stuttgart.

In 2024, they were once again part of the French squad in La Baule, Aachen, Dublin, and Calgary. The gelding continued to perform at a high level into 2025, claiming victories at international shows such as Paris and St. Tropez-Gassin. The latter location marked the combination's final international appearance in September, where they brought their impressive sporting career to a fitting close with a ninth-place finish in the CSI3* Grand Prix.