Jumper Horses of the 2008 Olympics

Now that you know the olympic jumpers lineup for 2008 (and read my handy equestrian cheat sheet) its time to learn more about the horses of the olympics.

*Update: Eric Lamaze and Hickstead won the equestrian individual jumping competition and the American team took gold in the team jumping competition. Be sure to take a look at the rest of the 2008 jumping results to see how your favorite competitor placed.

The Jumpers for the 2008 olympics

Ridden by: Beeezie Madden
Owned by: Abigail Wexner
Breed: KWPN
Age: 13
Barn Name: Bud
Interesting facts:

• Breezie calls Authentic her “Once in a lifetime” horse
• Authentic was originally owned by the Anheiser Bush family

Ridden by: McLain Ward
Owned by: McLain Ward, Tom Grossman & Blue Chip Bloodstock
Breed: Belgian Warmblood
Age: 13
Interesting facts:

• McLain thinks Sapphire is the “Horse of a lifetime”
• Helped win team gold in Athens 2004
• His riders compare him to driving a Porsche

Ridden by: Will Simpson
Owned by: El Campeon Farm
Breed: Holsteiner
Age: 12
Interesting fact: Will says Carlsson is a born jumper

Ridden by: Laura Kraut
Owned by: Happy Hill Farm & Peter Wetherill
Breed: KWPN
Age: 10
Interesting Facts: When Laura saw Cedric, it was love at first sight

So Much Olympic Horse

Be sure to take a look at some of the breeds favored for the games this year (worldwide) in jumping, eventing and dressage.

Don’t forget to check in with the rest of the equestrian lineup too
2008 Eventing lineup
2008 Eventing horses
2008 dressage lineup
2008 dressage horses
2008 jumping lineup (with alternates)