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
Authentic
Ridden by: Breezie Madden
Owned by: Abigail Wexner
Image from Horse Grooming Supplies
Breed: KWPN
Age: 13
Barn Name: Bud
Image from Bob Langrish Photography
Interesting facts:
- Breezie calls Authentic her “Once in a lifetime” horse
- Authentic was originally owned by the Anheiser Bush family
Image from Hunter Jumper News
Sapphire
Ridden by: McLain Ward
Owned by: McLain Ward, Tom Grossman & Blue Chip Bloodstock
Image from Hunter Jumper News
Breed: Belgian Warmblood
Age: 13
Image from Bob Langrish Photography
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
Image from Hunter Jumper News
Carlsson vom Dach
Ridden by: Will Simpson
Owned by: El Campeon Farm
Image from Equestrian News
Breed: Holsteiner
Age: 12
Image from Sideline News
Interesting fact: Will says Carlsson is a born jumper
Cedric
Ridden by: Laura Kraut
Owned by: Happy Hill Farm & Peter Wetherill
Image from Equestrian Sport
Breed: KWPN
Age: 10
Image from Equestrian Sport
Interesting Facts: When Laura saw Cedric, it was love at first sight
Image from Bob Langrish Photography
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)
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OH MY GOD I LOVE ALL OF YOU!! YOU ROCK MY SOCKS SAPHIRE!
omg! i was there at the budwizer show! it was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE ALL OF YOU!!!!! I WISH I COULD GO TO ONE OLYMPIC GAMES JUST TO SEE YOU!!!! BEEZIE MADDEN YOU ARE MY IDLE!!!!! I LOVE YOU AND AUTHENTIC!!! I HAVE AUTHENTICL’S BREYER MODEL AND IT IS ONE OF MY MOST PRIZED POSESSIONS!!!!! I ONLY HAVE A 14.0 1/2 HH BLACK AND WHITE PAINT PONY NAMED OREO, HE CAN’T JUMP AS HIGH AS ANY OF YOUR HORSES, BUT I LOVE HIM ANYWAY! WE SHOW LOCALLY AND WE WON 2ND OVERALL IN THE LONG STIRRUP HUNTER DIVISION IN BCHSA!!!!