JOHN TERRY'S wife Toni posted a heartfelt message after her horse Fritz died aged 26. The equestrian enthusiast was devastated at the passing of her beloved horse. Following Fritz's death, Toni posted several pictures of herself with her "friend and confidante" to Instagram.
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She captioned them: "RIP my beautiful friend. "Thank you for all you taught me, for all the times you listened to me chatting away and just nuzzled my shoulder, you weren’t just a horse, you were my confidante and my friend. "I will love you always my beautiful Fritz 26-years-old what a star.".
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Toni, 48, first became a professional dressage rider since 2010. After a hiatus she returned to the sport in 2021. That year she created a new Instagram account solely dedicated to her dressage. She has since posted dozens of photos of herself with her beloved horses.
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JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS. In addition to dressage, Toni is something of a fitness fanatic. On her main Instagram account, she has posted pictures and videos of herself in the gym working out. Toni began dating John, one year older, at just 16. Together they have 18-year-old twins, a boy named Georgie and a girl called Summer Rose.
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