When Was Shergar Kidnapped?
When Was Shergar Kidnapped? The armed kidnapping of Shergar, one of the most successful racing horses in history, happened this week 38 years ago– 8 February 1983. The thoroughbred racehorse, who had been named European Horse of Year in 1981, was retired to the Ballumany Stud in County Kildare, where he had sired 35 foals.