Tributes have been paid to exceptional five-star cross-country horse Ivar Gooden, who has died aged 19 following a short illness. Ivar Gooden, known as Sir Charles to his friends, jumped clear across country on all six of his five-star starts, three at Badminton and three at Burghley. His top five-star results were both in 2019, when he finished eighth at Badminton and sixth at Burghley with Imogen King (née Murray), who rode him throughout his career. A true five-star horse with a 100% clear cross-country record at the level, he made the toughest tracks in the world look effortless.” He danced around Badminton and Burghley with ears pricked, and even after giving everything across country, he’d still need another gallop before the final day’s showjumping to get rid of his endless silly beans.”