Windsor, UK. 14th May, 2017. The Royal Windsor Horse Show 2017. Nick Skelton had announced his retirement. Big Star, the stallion with whom he won two Olympic gold medals, will also be retiring from the sport. An official farewell ceremony was held in the Castle Arena for this legendary partnership at Royal Windsor Horse. Three of Skelton's fellow British stars – John Whitaker, Michael Whitaker and Scott Brash entered the arena on horseback to accompany him as Auld Lang Syne played on the speakers. Credit: Gary Blake/Alamy Live News

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Location: Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK
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