Equine Canada and the entire Canadian Equestrian Team would like to extend heartfelt condolences to Sue and Ariel Grange and everyone at Lothlorien on the passing of their legendary show jumper, In Style.
The striking bay Holsteiner gelding (Acord II x Lord) was humanely euthanized on September 27 at the age of 20, following four wonderful years of retirement. His final days were filled with time out in the field with his ‘girls’ and the occasional leisurely hack with his loving owner.
Imported by the Granges in 2003 from Holland, In Style will always be remembered as the mount who carried famed Canadian equestrian Ian Millar to the fulfillment of his Olympic dreams. Having already proved theirs was a successful partnership, the duo laid down the clutch ride at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to secure Team Canada’s silver medal – the first team medal in show jumping in 40 years.