Totilas’s Life Honored in Tributes from Edward Gal, Matthias Alexander Rath

Edward Gal, under whom Totilas set several world records in dressage, made an emotional farewell tribute to the black stallion who died of colic Tuesday at the age of 20.

“Farewell, my friend! The sky has gained a new star, but my heart is broken. Rest in peace, Totilas. You will always be remembered. Together with you I have experienced happiness and suffering. Time has healed wounds. But my love for you will last forever. You gave me your trust. You were my friend.”

Matthias Alexander Rath, who competed Totilas after Edward, reported to St. Georg magazine that compiled reactions: “It happened last night, but we took our time today to process it.

“He had an operation and even got up again, but didn’t make it. He was super fit.

“It’s a different level of training outside of sport, you don’t train fully for competition. He was fit and healthy the whole time.

Please click here to read the rest of the article as it appears on the Dressage News website.