The racing and equestrian world lost a legend in Anton Koolman (82), who passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday 25 June 2022. For those of us privileged to know him, he was a humble man who achieved outstanding success as a horseman. From the wrestling ring in Wellington, to the horseback ridden plains of Waikanae and across the Tasman to the parade ring at Royal Randwick, this man set new benchmarks and touched the hearts of communities wherever he went. Most importantly, he was a remarkable husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. His love affair with Marg exceeded 50 years of marriage and is one we all aspire to and Hollywood scriptwriters should be inspired by. It's with a heavy heart we farewell him but forever hold him in our hearts.

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