Mr Hiho, the eventing horse who won individual junior European silver with Emily King, has been euthanized at age 22. The horse also secured international victories for Oliver Townend and David Doel before retiring to dressage.
Mr Hiho was put down on 17 March, as reported by Horse & Hound. Emily King, who rode him to success in her junior years, described him as an incredible horse. She credited owner Patsy Mason for involving her with the horse when she was young. Purchased as a five-year-old from Vicky Tuffs by Patsy for Emily, Mr Hiho excelled nationally with numerous placings in under-21 open intermediates and a third place in an under-25 advanced at Aston-le-Walls in 2012. In 2011, fourth place in the under-18 national championships at Glanusk led to selection for the junior Europeans at Vale Sabroso, where they finished seventh individually. The pair claimed individual silver at the 2012 junior championships in Strzegom and were team members at Jardy in 2013. Emily noted his tall, quirky nature: “He was the sort of horse when you rode him well, he was a good boy – and then he was quirky and he did throw in some things that caused heartache at times, but he made me grow hugely from his character.” She added that he helped her win her first youth medal and was among her early advanced rides alongside Brookleigh. Later, Mr Hiho won the CIC3* at Burnham Market and CCI2* at Ballindenisk with Oliver Townend in 2015. With David Doel, successes included the CIC2* at Nunney in 2016, second at Ballindenisk CIC3* in 2018, second at Burgham CCI3*-S in 2021, and a final advanced win at the end of 2021. Emily's mother, Mary King, called him instrumental in both Emily's and Doel's careers. Post-retirement, Mr Hiho competed in British Dressage under Elizabeth Burke, winning over 20 classes up to Prix St Georges level.
