‘He was much loved by everyone’: farewell to horse who went from Pony Club to the very top, aged 29

Emily Llewellyn and Pardon Me II H&H 24/02/2011 not used

A horse who went with his young rider from Pony Club to the very top of eventing, winning medals for his country and completing multiple five-star events, has died aged 29 after an idyllic and beloved retirement.

Pardon Me II, who won six medals for Britain, and the under-25 national title, and completed Badminton, Burghley and Lühmuhlen with Emily Routledge (neé Llewellyn), stayed with the Llewellyns until the end, enjoying his extra-large cup of tea ...