Last week, Shane Breen and Reed Kessler shared the news that their former Grand Prix horse Cos I Can (Olympic Lux x Harlequin du Carel – bred by John Griffin) had passed away – at the age of 18.

Cos I Can had a successful career with both Breen and Kessler, recording victories in Arnhem, Dinard, Gross Viegeln, Hickstead, Oliva and Valkenswaard, as well as podium finishes at big venues such as Aachen, Doha, Geneva, Lyon, Spruce Meadows and Sopot.

Cos I Can did his last international start in 2017, and in 2018 the Irish bred gelding was retired from the sport and returned home to Ireland. 

With this photo special, we pay tribute to Cos I Can. 

All photos © Jenny Abrahamsson for World of Showjumping.