Tait pulls reins in

Kiwi equestrian legend and four-time Olympic medallist Blyth Tait has announced his retirement from all international eventing. Tait, 58, made the shock decision yesterday at the Horse of the Year show in Hastings, where he will contest several show jumping classes. Despite eyeing a possible comeback at this year’s Tokyo Olympics, a less than satisfactory build-up saw the Whanga¯rei rider pull his hat from the selection ring. “The likelihood of me competing again overseas is unlikely, I’m very happy to hand over the reins to the younger ones coming through and I support them fully,” Tait said.