Valegro's very last performance - FEI World Cup™ Dressage - London Olympia 2016

I like how Valegro walked off when done. "Yes praise me you plebs!".

I'm so, so glad they retired him on the peak of his career. Great horse, great rider, great team and great owners to make this decision. So glad he didn't end up like Totilas...

“He owes me nothing” that’s a true equestrian right there, knowing your horse owes you absolutely nothing❤️

This is one of the happiest, most comfortable and at ease looking dressage horse I’ve ever seen. His tail didn’t swish once...

I love his barn name— blueberry 😁 seems to fit him perfect

Has there ever been a better extended trot than Valegro’s.

I think we can all agree that Valegro has the best extended trot ever

The way he just looks around as people clap as if taking it all in… Absolute chills.

We're gonna miss you Valegro, You deserve this retirement.

“He owes me nothing.” That right there, is what makes Charlotte(imo) the best rider out there. No one else could have handled or ridden Valegro to the top. The whole tome he knew all she had were his best interests at heart, and so, he had nothing to lose by giving it his all every.single.time. This is why horses are my favorite animal 💖🦄

This horse loves what he does!! Any fool that says it is wrong to make them dance or do their paces does not know and love horses. He is watching the audience , listening to the audience, and his rider whom he loves. He is relaxed perfect and beautiful. What an honor to have seen this horse in person and to pay him tribute Well done Valegro well done.!!!

I know this performance was 5 years ago, but I’ve watched this video over and over. Every time, I’m just completely in awe of this horse. Charlotte letting his reins go for the last time for the world to see, just is a surreal moment. This last dance of Valegro always brings tears to my eyes.

I just adore the colour that his coat has so much!

The way he walked and looked around after, that horse knows he’s appreciated

It is bizarre reading through the comments, many from people who clearly know nothing about dressage. Very disturbing to see ignorant comments from people who think the horse is being abused in one way or another. Incredibly sad. I watch this video and all I see is a horse and rider in perfect harmony with each other, a horse who is an incredible athlete, and a rider completely in tune with him. I truly wish ignorant people wouldn't comment. Amazing horse! I hope he enjoys a long, happy retirement!

Dressage is something I know virtually nothing about. But even in my ignorance, I marvel at the power, discipline and precision. Magnificent horse, amazing rider.

The way everyone started clapping as the final seconds ticked by of Valero’s final performance, then as Charlotte dropped the reins for the final time, gives me chills, This beautiful horse deserves this wonderful retirement!

For all the people who are claiming "abuse", the horse is relaxed, happy and playing with the bits, not in pain. During his last trot around the arena, he was showing off! This is an animal who is used to applause and enjoys his job. His job was to demonstrate classical dressage which was based on moves a horse needed to know if it were to survive in war, dodging armed enemies. It is as much an art as Reining. It teaches balance and builds overall muscle and flexibility. Nothing is ever used on their hooves to make them pick up their feet. This horse and rider combination won the 2012 Olympic Gold. There is a vet who inspects the animals and no animal would be permitted to compete at that level of competition if it were injured.

i feel like i’m watching like the nutcracker ballet or something this was so elegant and smooth

74 coming 75, 2 bouts of cancer and still riding. If it wasn't for the majestic horses the Good Lord has seen fit to put in my life... I would have given up.