Valegro Avenue opened in tribute to dressage legend

A housing developer has paid tribute to the achievements of dressage legend Valegro, by naming a new street in his honour.

Weeks after a bronze of the multiple medal-winning superstar was unveiled in his home town Newent, developer Bellway welcomed Carl Hester to Valegro Avenue. The street is part of Picklenash Grove, an 80-house development off Ross Road in the Gloucestershire town.

Bellway sales manager Carly Maidment said: “Valegro delighted audiences with his performances at both the London and Rio games, gaining worldwide attention for his elegance and beauty.

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Article written by: Eleanor Jones