RIP: Lord Nelson Dead at 42

[rurichdog]

Sad to hear of the passing of our very own Lord Nelson. First horse to ever receive an NCAA football penalty.

Nice writeup by the Star-Ledger.

Rutgers University's famed horse, Lord Nelson dies

 

[RUnumber1]

Rest in Peace Gallant Steed.

 

[bac2therac]

What a sad day....RIP big fella. You served Rutgers and other proudly. It is interesting that they will a fund dedicated to him for old horse research....42 is quite old for a horse

He retired in 2000. I think then Lord Esperanzo took over, but I think a new horse took over from him a few years ago. Whats the new ones name?

 

[Scarlet Jerry]

I remember that a Rutgers football player told the press that "Coach Graber wanted to shoot that horse" after the Army penalty. I'm glad to see that Lord Nelson lived a long life.

-Scarlet Jerry

 

[superfan01]

Wow 42 for a horse. That is old.

 

[RocktheRac]

RIP you old warrior.

 

[Scarlet_Scourge]

RIP

 

[ScarletSince86]

One of my favorite RU stories. Unhorsemanlike conduct.
Posted from Rivals Mobile

 

[Rutgers1976]

May he enjoy a romp in the Great Hayfield in the Sky. An equine legend. A Loyal Son.

 

[DJ Spanky]

This made it into the NCAA FB section of CBS Sports:

Rutgers' Lord Nelson, only horse flagged in NCAA game, dies at age 42

 

[DJ Spanky]

Made it onto ESPN too:

Rutgers horse Lord Nelson, once flagged, dies