In Loving Memory of Last Piece of Pie, aka Guapo, 1999 – 2025
Renee Rysell and Guapo at the 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit. Photo: Jeff Kirkbride Photography.
By Kimberly Handy Boyce
Last Friday, Last Piece Of Pie (4-25-1999/4-18-2025) was laid to rest. It was discovered he had a tumor, most likely cancerous that was blocking his airway. There were no treatment options.
Last piece of Pie, who everyone knows as Guapo, at the 2023 Arizona Sun Circuit.
Guapo wasn’t just any horse, he was a Famous horse! People from across the country, Canada too, knew him by name. He started showing in 2001 winning The Masters with Kristy McCann. In 2002, he became a member of the Ryssel family and never left. He finished his long and storied western riding career with his mama Renee Ryssel in 2024 at the age of 25.
I was lucky and honored to care for Guapo these last few years.. Charlie and I will miss him more than words can say..
We love you, sweet Guapo. Rest easy my friend.
Thank you to Kimberly Handy Boyce for submitting this tribute to Guapo.
The Equine Chronicle chatted with Renee Rysell and Guapo at the 2024 Arizona Sun Circuit, which happened to be the show marking his official retirement.
Renee Rysell Retires Last Piece Of Pie at Arizona Sun Circuit
Saturday at Arizona Sun Circuit, we visited with Renee Rysell and Last Piece Of Pie, who is a familiar face at the show! He’s been showing here for approximately 20 years and now at age 25, it’s his last Sun Circuit.
Watch what Renee has to say about her heart horse, “Guapo” in our EC TV video.
Renee Rysell Retires Last Piece Of Pie at Arizona Sun Circuit
