Every four years, top athletes from the western hemisphere meet for the second-largest multi-sport event in the world. The Pan-American Games are held the year before every summer Olympic year, and equestrian events have been included since the beginning of the games in 1951.This year, the games are being held in Guadalajara, Mexico from Oct. 15-29.
The United States is sending 14 horse-and-rider teams to compete for team and individual medals in the Olympic sports of eventing, dressage and show jumping.
Dressage
The equestrian events begin with dressage competition from Oct. 14-19. The U.S. delegation is anchored by veteran rider Steffen Peters. Peters will be riding Weltino’s Magic, a 2002 Westphalian Gelding.
Eventing
The eventing competition will begin on Oct. 20 and continue through Oct. 23. The eventing competition will be held at the Santa Sofia Golf Club, a separate venue from the other events.
Show Jumping
Olympians Laura Kraut and Cedric were originally part of the U.S. show jumping team for this year’s Pan-Am Games. However, Kraut has been competing in Europe this season, and due to quarantine and transportation logistics, would not be able to get Cedric to the games in time. Reserve rider Kent Farrington moves into Kraut’s spot amongst a group of seasoned international competitors. The show jumping competition will run from Oct. 24-29.
Abigail Boatwright is a freelance writer and photographer based in Texas, and is the editor of Horse Illustrated’s sister publication, Western Life Today.
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