'You have been more than a horse': Anush Agarwalla announces Olympic partner's retirement
An emotional chapter came to a close for Indian equestrian sport on Thursday as
Anush Agarwalla
, the nation's first-ever Olympian in dressage, announced the retirement of his legendary horse, Sir Caramello.
The duo made history at the Paris Olympics, becoming India's first-ever rider-horse pair to compete in the elite dressage discipline on the Olympic stage.
Taking to social media, Anush penned a heartfelt tribute to his longtime partner, honouring the horse that carried both his ambitions and India's hopes.
'My dearest Caramello, You have been more than a horse — my partner, my strength, and my greatest teacher… You changed Indian dressage forever — proving we belong on the Olympic stage and inspiring a new generation,' Anush wrote.
'You are a national hero… Now, it is your time — to wander through wide open fields, feel the breeze on your face… A gentle, joyful chapter awaits you. Love you, Caramello,' he added in his Instagram post.
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Sir Caramello's retirement marks more than just the end of a sporting career. It symbolizes the legacy of perseverance and partnership that transformed India's presence in global equestrian circles.
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Anush, meanwhile, has already begun writing the next chapter. In May, he impressed at the CDI 3* event in Lier, Belgium, which marks his first international outing with new horse Etro. The pair earned a solid 67.196% in the Grand Prix, placing Anush among the world's top dressage competitors and securing a spot in the Grand Prix Special, reserved for the top 15.
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