Shutterfly (by Silvio I), who was successful up to the highest level under the German Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum, is no more. Michaels-Beerbaum writes that on her Facebook.
The message opens with: "It is with a very heavy heart that I am sad to announce that we lost Shutterfly this morning."
The German rider noticed the dark bay gelding when he was six years old. Not much later, he joined her stables, where he never left. Together they built a successful jumping career and competed at the world top. Their last competition was in 2011, at the prestigious five-star competition in Aachen.
"Shutterfly aka “Petey” started as a doubtful, unsure youngster and blossomed into one of the greatest horses to ever live. He won 3 World Cup Finals, 2 Top Ten Finals, the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen, amongst many other prestigious titles. He brought me to the top of the World Ranking list, as the only women ever, where I was able to enjoy #1 for 24 months. Shutterfly won the Preis von Europa in Aachen against the best in the world at age 18, just before his retirement ceremony there in front of his adoring crowd."
"We will miss the kind and sweet-hearted Petey who stuck his nose in the baby carriage and softly nuzzled my daughter Brianne just days after she was born. I am sure that caress gave her the passionate love for horses she has today."
"I will miss you my friend and I appreciate every moment I had with you. You were the greatest partner anyone could ever have. You will never be forgotten Petey. Rest in peace my love. 
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