Passage Magazine December 2014 | Page 14

Saying Good-Bye 2014 saw the loss of many wonderful horses from all breeds and disciplines. While it is impossible for us to mention them all, we would like to extend our condolences to their loved ones. Here are just a few of the great horses lost to North American and to the world. Rubino BellissimoOwned by Violet Jen from California and ridden during his ladt years by Para dressage rider Holly Bergay, Rubino Bellissimo died in June after a suprise diagnosis of advanced stage cancer. The beautiful chestnut Hanoverian stallion by Rubinstein I was 18 years old and a Grand Prix champion. Viva’s Salieri W.The 13 year old Hanoverian stallion was the Canadian Equestrian Team horse for rider Tom Dvorak. 14