The USEF Selection Trials for Show Jumping are underway, Feb. 28 – March 9 in Wellington, Fla., and at the end of it all 10 horse-and-rider combinations will be named to the short list for the 2008 Olympic Games.
The 10 horse-and-rider combinations named to the short list will travel to Europe to hone their skills and compete against the world’s best in preparation for the Olympic Games, but only four will be selected to wear the American flag in their quest to make history and bring home Olympic Gold.
The USEF Selection Trials for Show Jumping schedule is as follows:
Feb. 28, 7 p.m.
Trial 1, WEF Challenge
March 2, 1 p.m.
Trial 2, $100,000 Zada Enterprises Grand Prix
March 5, 7 p.m.
Trial 3, Selection Trial Horses Only
March 6, 7 p.m.
Trial 4, WEF Challenge
March 9, 1 p.m.
Trial 5, $150,000 CN US Open Grand Prix
Here’s a look at U.S. Olympic Teams that have made show jumping medal history:
2004 Athens: Gold
Peter Wylde /Fein Cera
McLain Ward/ Sapphire
Beezie Madden/ Authentic
Chris Kappler/Royal Kaliber
1996 Atlanta: Silver
Peter Leone /Legato
Anne Kursinski/Eros
Michael Matz/Rhum IV
Leslie Burr Howard/Extreme
1988 Seoul: Silver
Greg Best/Gem Twist
Lisa Jacquin/ For the Moment
Anne Kursinski/Starman
Joe Fargis/ Mill Pearl
1984 Los Angeles: Gold
Joe Fargis/Touch of Class
Conrad Homfeld/Abdullah
Leslie Burr Howard/Albany
Melanie Smith Taylor/Calypso
1972 Munich: Silver
Bill Steinkraus/Main Spring
Neal Shapiro/Sloopy, Kathy Kusner
Fleet Apple
Frank Chapot/White Lightning
1960 Rome: Silver
Frank Chapot/Trail Guide
Bill Steinkraus/Ksar d’Esprit
George Morris/Sinjon
1952 Helsinki: Bronze
Bill Steinkraus/Hollandia
Arthur J. McCashin/Miss Budweiser
John Russell/Democrat
INDIVIDUAL:
2004 Athens: Silver
Chris Kappler/Royal Kaliber
1992 Barcelona: Bronze
Norman Dello Joio/Irish
1988 Seoul: Silver
Greg Best/Gem Twist
1984 Los Angeles:
Gold
Joe Fargis/Touch of Class
Silver
Conrad Homfeld/Abdullah
1972 Munich: Bronze
Neal Shapiro/Sloopy
1968 Mexico City: Gold
Bill Steinkraus/Snowbound
1932 Los Angeles: Silver
Harry Chamberlin/Show Girl
I think that the turn out is going to be a very good one perhaps… but i cant wait to hear how it turns out.
great artcle!
great article
I look forward to reading the results after the competition.
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Great! Thanks for keeping us informed!!