Ashkal was retired quietly early this year. The idea was bandied about that he didn't go to the Mile last year because of a nagging issue (suspensory, I think) and after the Citation, he never got back to "right." Jeannine has had him for months now.
Being a dressage horse is hardly a terrible fate. If he has suspensory issues, then he may be limited in the amont of jumping he can do. Dressage poses challeneges to horse and rider without the risks of jumping.
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RIP Monroe.
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