Olympic legend calls time on his second eventing career

Former Olympic and world champion Blyth Tait has retired from eventing for a second time, aged 58.

The New Zealander had had his eye on a fifth Olympic Games in Tokyo but announced he was calling time on his stellar career, at the Land Rover Horse of the Year Show in New Zealand, where he has been competing in showjumping classes, yesterday (11 March).

“The likelihood of me competing again overseas is unlikely,” Blyth said.

“I’m very happy to hand over the reins to the younger ones coming through and I support them fully. There is a bright future and still some serious young talent out there.”

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Article written by: Eleanor Jones