Hickstead 1996-2011

All of us at Spruce Meadows, and in the horse sport community, are stunned and saddened by the passing of Hickstead. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Eric, the Fleischhacker family, and Eric's entire team.
As fans we can be thankful that some of their greatest moments together took place at Spruce Meadows, including their incredible 2011 season, where they firmly established themselves as #1 in the world in the Rolex Rankings.
Hickstead and Eric Lamaze are truly one of the greatest combinations in the history of our sport.
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[@GoLightly01100]

Hickstead was the horse of a lifetime for Eric, I'll never forget Beijing, hair-pinning turns with hat/eyes/tail on fire. Jumping the standards, he was a tricky horse to turn in the beginning, if I recall. Incredible horse, amazing partnership. Thanks for the memories, and thanks to Verona, what a classy gesture. So nice to see in any sport, but especially mine! I quit coffee in Aug 2008,when Eric & "Sticks" won gold. Didn't miss it at all, watching them!Like a dragon, flaming around the ring.

[@ADayAtTheBarn]

I'm deeply sorry for Eric, and everyone involved with this horse. Hickstead was a true champion, and will never be forgotten. He and Eric had an amazing partnership, that led them to becoming champions. I feel lucky to have even know of Hickstead. Though... now he's up in the big pasture in the sky... Jump the clouds Hickstead

[@speedreader104]

Best team there ever was and ever will be! My prayers go eric and everyone else. RIP Hickstead, you were truly amazing and will be mised by everyone. You were right up there with Big Ben, Milton, Gem Twist and all the others! You will always remain in my heart.

[@dianerioux3824]

I have been watching Show Jumping for a very very long time and will always watch it. I remember when Ian Miller and Big Ben were the Best. Eric and Hickstead. Ian Miller and The Comeback Kid. I give Eric that name because he struggled with drugs and has comeback stronger than ever.

[@marycampbell8855]

Even in 2020, watching them brings tears to my eyes. I was lucky enough to see them at Spruce Meadows.

[@sarahlanham3792]

Beautiful tribute. Such a stunning athlete. The both of them.

[@kleighd23]

Every single time I watch the final fence of the 07 International I get goosebumps, did watching in person and I will every time I watch it from now on. Truly the best partnership Canada has seen! Everyone will miss you, Hickstead!

[@LovinHunterRider]

they were one of the best teams ever:( RIP Hickstead you will be missed by everyone

[@Lilfilly70]

For all their strength and power and beauty, the fact that they carry us to heights we could not imagine on our own, it's painful when we are reminded of how truly fragile they can be. My deepest sympathies to those who knew Hickstead.

[@97hannahmarie]

my love for this horse is just unreal, gone but never forgotten, RIP x

[@MaxineROX157]

I once sponsored Hickstead, I was there when he had his tragic heart attack... You were a beautiful boy Hick I will never forget the twinkle in your eyes every-time you jumped... Xxx

[@mcmferris]

Great video tribute to our National Hero! Thanks!

[@soundsofsilencex3]

brought tears to my eyes. amazing

[@breyercollector24]

we will allways love you hickstead until the end of the world. hickstead 1996-2011

[@archemy24]

thanks for posting a happy reminder of what a magnificent horse he was

[@ilvhorses4eva]

It is so sad, how we never realize what we have until it is gone. A few days ago I had never herd of this horse. It was not until after his death that I got to experience how incredible this horse was. This horse is truly amazing I just wish I could have known that before. Now though, he may jump forever with out slowing down. RIP Hickstead.

[@aliceermacora574]

R.I.P Hickstead for ever and ever !

[@shannondavis24]

Magnificent horse who took care of his rider to his last step.

[@horsesofcourses1]

I'm gonna miss you Hickstead...you may have gotten over those jumps here on earth without wings, but now you can truly fly.

[@immeemz2]

Pure joy.

[@oliviadawn8087]

R.I.P. Hickstead! I love you!

[@carterhess]

Hickstead touched many hearts

[@angelgirl7473]

Rest in Peace beautiful Hickstead enjoy running in the meadows by the rainbow 🌈 🌉

[@LupaBiancaDthebest]

One year. I miss him a lot...

[@xdieromantic7x]

it shows in this video how much erik really loved his horse.

[@angelquiros7561]

Bello homenaje. R.I.P. Campeon

[@Thoroughbredlover28]

What a great horse! A champion! Loved his job and was so incredible to watch! He will be sadly missed! If you don't love this horse, there's something wrong with you! What an amazing horse Eric had! We will all miss you! Hickstead, you were the best Grand Prix horse there ever lived!!!! R.I.P.-Hickstead!!!

[@Vanthus]

So awesome, thank you!

[@BerrySwingingJumper]

I still can't get over the fact that he's gone..

[@krystenhagedorn]

Beautiful animal. He won't be forgotten. Thank you for sharing this video, it gave me goosebumps.

[@lionhearteq]

am i the only one sobbing hysterically?

[@Chasing1Dream]

I miss you hickstead, you are amazing.. touched my heart that's for sure, this video will forever be in my favourites and I'll forever remember you

[@MissCutebitch100]

He was never afraid of a jump u cn see he enjoyed every jump he took

[@oanne219]

1:47 gets me crying every time.

[@creativelifecollective]

@HORSELOVE59 he died after completing a show in Verone, Italy...he just collapsed...he was the best!!

[@ThoroughbredJumper00]

This video is amazing! RIP Hickstead

[@thisis.26]

@yeyspeedy another gold medal

[@Vanthus]

You know, this could even happen to the most athletic human in the world. Shit happens and to bad it was to the best. But what a way to go, I would have it no other way. God said that is the best horse, time for me to have him. So he went back up to his beloved creator.

[@kleinesMarylein]

On the first pictures he does not look very happy! He was a hammer-horse

[@hanna.m5700]

I wonder if Hickstead knew he was famous that's why he pushed himself to do all of this then on they way loved it so he did better. that my theory not just his heart was big just like secretariat

[@victorialazareva]

yeah right... like horses care about fame, money and whether or not they're gonna be shown on TV. -_-

[@phoebemoore3166]

It looks like he bucks over every jump lol