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Tinka's Boy (1989–2022) was a chestnut Dutch Warmblood stallion who competed in show jumping, largely ridden by Swiss equestrian Markus Fuchs. [1] Over an eight-year show career, Tinka's Boy won 26 international Grand Prix events and over 2 million Swiss Francs in prize money. [2] He stood just under 16hh (162cm high at the withers). [3]
Competitors in the modern pentathlon event also have to complete an equestrian show-jumping course, but this is not part of the equestrian events. [4] Modern-day Olympic equestrian events are rooted in cavalry skills and classical horsemanship, [5] and through 1948, competition was restricted to active-duty officers on military horses. [6]
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.
With his Olympics debut galloping ever closer, 21-year-old Omar is making his name as the showjumping star of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), but his juggling skills are equally as impressive.
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]
Loro Piana TomBoy VI was a horse ridden by Rodrigo Pessoa in international show jumping competition. The powerful grand prix showjumper was notable for his unusual jumping style, which saw him loosely dangle his front legs while jumping, thus necessitating that he clear the obstacles with several feet of extra "air".
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]
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