In 2000, Beerbaum and Goldfever secured team gold at the Sydney Olympic Games. Their success continued at the 2003 European Championships, where they claimed team gold and individual silver, followed by team silver and individual bronze in 2007. Furthermore, the duo consistently dominated the German Championships on multiple occasions.

Beyond the championships, their legendary victories in the Grand Prix of Aachen and the Spruce Meadows 'Masters' in Calgary remain etched in the memory of the sport—achievements that earned him the status of a living legend.

A Peaceful Retirement

After retiring from top-level sport in 2009, Goldfever remained active for a time in the breeding program at the Beerbaum stallion station. In recent years, he enjoyed his well-deserved retirement in the peaceful pastures of Riesenbeck, where he received the highest quality of care until the very end.

Ludger Beerbaum reacted emotionally to the loss: "Of course, we are all very sad today that Goldfever is no longer among us. But we also look back with great gratitude and a healthy dose of pride at everything he achieved and the time we spent together."

Beerbaum expressed special thanks to Marie Johnson, who looked after Goldfever during his years as an elite athlete, and Petra Schmid, who cared for him with devotion every day until his passing.

Together with owner Madeleine Winter-Schulze, the entire team at Beerbaum Stables paid a final tribute to the stallion who gave them so much: "Thank you Goldfever, and be well!"

The editorial team extends its deepest condolences to everyone involved in Goldfever’s life.