After
a surgery we took the decision together with his rider Dirk
Demeersman and the veterinarians to end
Cicero’s sports carreer early. That this was a very hard
decision, both professionaly and emotionally, is
obvious. Cicero is not just a horse, he is more than that,
he is a “once is a
lifetime” horse. He is a part of our family and definitely
one of his rider Dirk. According to Dirk the best years of
Cicero were yet to come, what makes it all more difficult. We
would have loved some more time, but it turned out
otherwise. 2013 appeared to be his year, with his victory in
the small Grand Prix at Antwerp as his first important item.
He was going to jump some nations cups in the months after
La Baule, in short there were more than plans enough. But in La Baule
he suffered from a minor muscle injury. What seemed to be no
big problem, brought other thing to the surface. His
recovery went with difficulty and as long as Cicero was not
super fit, Dirk did not want to compete with him, with the
deepest respect for Cicero. In the end Cicero had to be
operated what makes a comeback impossible.
Year
after year we saw the list of rewards of Cicero grow. Among
other things his beautiful victory in the Grand Prix of
Aalst, the first place in the Sires of the World in Mechelen,
the victory in
Dublin over 2m05, his first World Cup that he jumped clear
in Mechelen... These are a few moments that are engraved in
oud memory. Thank you Dirk! You always believed in Cicero and
you brought him at the highest level. You have spent so much
time and effort in him and you would still do everything for
him. We are all convinced that Cicero would also go through
a fire for you. Just now you formed the perfect couple, it's
over.
In
addition to this great adventure we still have precious and
lasting friendships. We can only thank those who, next to
Dirk, always stood behind Cicero and kept believing in
him. Thank you Hilde, you have always had the fullest
confidence in him and registered the precious moments on
comera. Also thanks to Dirk De Cree and Hanna, you gave him
the best care and more than spoiled him. Of course we also
have to thank the apple of our eye, Cicero, for the
beautiful time he gave us. Now we hope to give him a happy
life, however we are convinced that he will miss the action.
Cicero
did not only show his qualities in the ring, but as a sire
he is busy to leave his mark. His offspring possesses an
unlimited power, a lot of elasticity and a very good
attitude. After a favourable rehabilitation fresh semen of Cicero
will be at the disposal of many breeders. For the breeding
season of 2014 will be communicated later.
26-09-13
Indigo Zangersheide
approved
17-09-13
Cicero's gain places of
honour
27-08-13
Kirr Royal 2nd in
Médaille du Roi
31-07-13
Cicero offspring performs
30-07-13
Cerits 2nd at Z-Festival,
Ginnis day champion in Heusden