Farewell to Olympic and five-star horse who ‘epitomised the rags to riches story’

Five-star runner-up and championship horse Courageous Comet, the ride of US rider Becky Holder, died last Thursday (8 February) aged 28.

Courageous Comet was a grey former racehorse by Comet Shine out of a mare by Seat Of Power. He and Becky (née Douglas) started competing together in 2002 and campaigned at the top level for the best part of a decade.

“Comet epitomised the rags to riches storyline, and his thoroughbred enthusiasts cheered him on everywhere he went,” Becky told the United States Eventing Association.

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Article written by: Pippa Roome