Photos Photo courtesy of Shannon Brinkman. Photo courtesy of Shannon Brinkman. Ernest Hemingway once coined the phrase, "courage is grace under pressure" - a phrase that came to perfectly describe the performances of Belgian Warmblood mare, Sapphire. From the moment longtime rider McLain Ward first tried the mare in , he knew she was courageous.
Little did he know that his courageous mare would be so victorious. Shining in a sport dominated by boys, Sapphire, owned by Tom Grossman and Blue Chip Bloodstock, jumped clear through Show jumping's glass ceiling and into the hearts of many.
When the stakes were high, Sapphire was at her finest. Sapphire's performance also helped Ward win the Richard E. McDevitt Style Award, which is awarded annually to the rider who exemplifies the best style of riding during the Grand Prix of Devon. She never has an easy class, and she is a big day horse whom I hope will continue her record of success for years to come.
Featured Horse Listing. They have been rehabilitated, retrained and…. Color: Other Please specify in details. Breed: Thoroughbred. Sex: Gelding. This website uses cookies to improve your experience.
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She left the ring in good health to go home to retire and to be with people who loved her. Iam so sorry about the loss of Saffire. I know it is very painful. Saffire was a super star. She will be missed by many. What a magnificent horse.
That course was too hard though!!!!! They are in some zone above us executing their effortless Olympian feats like flowing water. To the Great Sapphire in heaven now: You will be forever admired and never forgotten…You are in our visual and spiritual consciousness for good. You are immortal.
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