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He rode his first pony at seven, and competed in his first show in 1947 at 8 years old on a local farmer's milk pony. He wasn't fond of school and preferred to spend his time outdoors with animals, and bought his first jumping horse Farmer's Boy in 1954. [3]
Show jumping is a part of a group of English riding equestrian events that also includes eventing, hunters, and equitation.Jumping classes are commonly seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics.
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Broome on Sportsman in 1975. David McPherson Broome CBE (born 1 March 1940) is a retired Welsh show jumping champion. He competed in the 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972 and 1988 Olympics and won individual bronze medals in 1960 on Sunsalve and in 1968 on his best-known horse Mr Softee. [1]
Ryan's Son (1968-1987) was a successful show jumping horse ridden by John Whitaker.He was a bay gelding and stood 16 hands (64 inches, 163 cm). He was sired by a Thoroughbred called Ozymandias and born from an Irish Draught mare. [1]
The Murphy family broke the horse, initially named Battle Boy, and identified its talent. Murphy hunted him with the Kilmoganny Harriers, jumped him in novice classes on the Tipperary/Kilkenny/Waterford gymkhana circuit and later sent him to "finishing school" with 1969 European showjumping champion Iris Kellett in Dublin.
Scott Brash with Ursula XII in 2013. Scott Brash MBE (born 23 November 1985) is a Scottish showjumper.He began riding the horse Hello Sanctos in early 2012. They competed as part of the British Team at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London winning a gold medal in the team jumping event.
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