Here’s a summary of the article about Jalapeno‘s retirement from eventing:
Key Points:
Retirement: Jalapeno, a 17-year-old mare, has been retired from eventing due to an injury sustained at Luhmühlen Horse Trials.
Injury: the injury occurred on the cross-country course. Current Condition: Jalapeno is back home at Gemma Stevens’ yard in West Sussex,agreeable,and housed next to her freind,Alfie (Chilli Knight).
Gemma Stevens’ Reaction: Gemma Stevens expressed sadness that they couldn’t achieve a top-five result at a five-star event, which she felt Jalapeno deserved. She acknowledged that the injury was too meaningful for the mare to return to big events at her age.
Gratitude: Gemma thanked the German crowd for helping Jalapeno after the injury, as well as the mare’s owners, Chris and Lisa Stone, for their unwavering support. She also thanked her husband, garry, and head girl, Charlotte Overton, for their contributions to Jalapeno’s care and career. Charlotte Overton’s Role: Special mention was given to Charlotte Overton,whose meticulous care was crucial to Jalapeno’s success.
Career highlights:
Three wins at four-star level.
Sixth place at Badminton Horse Trials in 2023.
Started her international career with Karin Donckers, winning multiple events.
Won the Event Rider Masters CCI4-S at Lignières in 2019 and at Millstreet CCI4-L in 2022 with gemma Stevens. Numerous other top-10 placings, including second at Bramham Horse Trials CCI4-L in 2019.
Breeding: Jalapeno was bred by Nick Gauntlett and is by Chilli Morning.
