Blind Dressage Horse Valiant in Critical Condition

Blind dressage horse Valiant is in critical condition with endocarditis, his owner told The Horse.
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Editor’s Note: According to Jeannette Sassoon, Valiant passed away Nov. 15 at Palm Beach Equine Clinic. She expressed her "heartfelt gratitude" for everyone’s support.


Valiant, the Dutch Warmblood famed for rising through the dressage levels with complete blindness, is in critical condition with endocarditis, his owner Jeanette Sassoon told The Horse Nov. 14. The 27-year old gelding is under the care of Jordan Lewis, DVM, at Palm Beach Equine Clinic in Wellington, Fla.

Endocarditis is inflammation of the innermost lining of the heart (endocardium), usually caused by bacterial infection of one or more heart valves.

Sassoon has asked the equestrian community "to please send their prayers and love to this brave and determined horse to help him get through this grave condition. Valiant continues to leave his mark on the hearts and souls of all he comes in contact with, and with your prayers he will continue to share his wonderful life with ours

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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.

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