Nino des Buissonnets, l'athlète redevenu cheval
Photos: Antoine Soubigou pour Le Temps
En Normandie la retraite du roi Nino
Photos: Antoine Soubigou pour Le Temps
Text: Lorène Mesot
Photos: Antoine Soubigou for Le Temps
It was with him that the Swiss rider Steve Guerdat won the gold medal in individual show jumping at the 2012 London Olympics. Nino des Buissonnets now enjoys a peaceful retirement in Normandy.
It was with him that the Swiss rider Steve Guerdat won the gold medal in individual show jumping at the 2012 London Olympics. Nino des Buissonnets now enjoys a peaceful retirement in Normandy.
The location is a well-kept secret, and we are not allowed to disclose its address. However, "Le Temps" was granted the privilege of visiting this legendary horse, who is now 23 years old. Steve Guerdat shared his thoughts about his old companion’s retirement – Nino spends it alongside other exceptional horses: "It makes me happy, and if he is well, as a horse, then I am too."
Find the full report in the newspaper "Le Temps."
Photos: Antoine Soubigou pour Le Temps
