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HOME - ADO ANNIE ADO ANNIE OFFICIALLY RETIRES Under the lights in the International Ring in Wellington before the 2nd round at the world cup, the crowd cheered for Ado and all she has done for our sport! See the you tube video and transscript below.
	Every now and then a special horse comes along that not only achieves greatness in the ring but also earns the admiration of all who know her. Tonight we are privileged to recognize one such horse. We invite you to join us in welcoming into the ring the Irish bred mare Ado Annie. * ADO ENTERS RING RIDDEN BY PETER LEONE, FOLLOWED BY GREG AND KIM WATKINS AND PAUL LARKEN Ado Annie is being ridden by Peter Leone and is followed by owners Greg and Kim Watkins. Greg and Kim Watkins purchased Ado from Larken Brothers Int. in 2007. For there Sequoyah Farms in Andersonville, TN.
* PETER RIDES ADO AROUND THE RING By Errigal Flight, Ado is now 15 years old and she has had many accomplishments under great riders such as Will Simpson and Harry Marshall including winning the Grand Prix in Delmar 4 years in a row as well as Qualified for 3 world cup finals in a row. Recently Ado placed second in our inaugural derby under Olympic Veteran Peter Leone. “She has the scope, courage and carefulness needed to go all the way” said Will Simpson in 2003. Will was unable to be here tonight but wanted to add “ She knew the rules off the sport and knew where she was in the lineup and had to be in the top.” Special Thanks to Horse Sport Ireland for the following letter of recognition * PETER RIDES ADO TO THE CENTER OF THE RING Ado is followed by her full brother Sequoyah’s Flight, who is also owned by Sequoyah Farms. * SEQUOYAH FLIGHT IS LED INTO THE RING Sequoyah Flight is a 6‐year‐old stallion for whom Sequoyah Farms has great expectations following in the foot steps of his sister Ado Annie. * PETER DISMOUNTS ADO With her retirement Ado will now become part of Sequoyah Farms breeding program. Let’s all give Ado a big hand as the saddle is taken from her the last time in the ring. * THE SADDLE IS TAKEN OFF OF ADO ANNIE. And as one retires another must step up to assume the responsibility of meeting the next challenges. * PETER MOUNTS SEQUOYAH FLIGHT Thank you Ado for everything you have given our sport and we look forward to seeing the babies you will produce it in the future. * PETER LEONE RIDES OUT ON S.F., ADO IS LED OUT FOLLOWED BY GREG AND KIM WATKINS AND PAUL LARKEN Let’s have a big round of applause to one of the greats, Ado Annie

ADO ANNIE OFFICIALLY RETIRES

Under the lights in the International Ring in Wellington before the 2nd round at the world cup, the crowd cheered for Ado and all she has done for our sport!