Former British Young Rider team member Washington has passed away at the age of 18. Owned by Judy Sharrock, Washington enjoyed many successes under Emily Harris.
The 1995 bornWashington was bred in Germany by Maren Kleine. The Walt Disney I x Goldstein gelding was acquired by Judy Sharrock and imported to the UK in 2004.
Washington was a stalwart of the British Dressage Under 21’s squads. He was shortlisted for five European Championships and represented Great Britain at eleven Junior and Young Rider internationals before giving Emily her first taste of senior international competition at Deauville CDI3* in 2012.
His greatest achievement came in 2010 when he and Emily were crowned British Prix St Georges Freestyle Winter Champions just days after returning from the Spanish Sunshine Tour where they were victorious in six Young Rider international classes.
"Although I am totally heartbroken and already miss him so much, I am overwhelmingly grateful for the time I spent with this amazing character and for everything he gave me," said Harris. "I will never forget how much he always tried for me and the bond we shared."
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