Olympic Games Edition
SOUTH AFRICA’S PREMIER EQUESTRIAN MAGAZINE
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Dr Lizzie Harrison | Editor
Designer: Mauray Wolff
OUR DISCLAIMER
In this Edition, we look quite closely at the breeding of the Olympic horses and how these lines are reflected here in South Africa. As a disclaimer, we would like to state that we have looked at close line breeding only. We are very sorry if we missed your horse, but we couldn’t possibly include them all! Suffice to say, South African sport horse breeding is looking very healthy right now, and there are many riders sitting on serious horses here. Similarly, if you are not sitting on a horse with Olympic bloodlines – fear not! Amongst all of the lines seen here, there are some newcomers and new combinations. Breeding is not everything!
OLYMPIC GAMES EDITION
IN THIS ISSUE
Olympic schedule
A history of Equestrian at the Olympic Games
Olympic Equestrian Sports Explained
Olympic Rules
The Olympic Format
The Olympic Ambition
Dressage at the Olympics
Showjumping at the Olympics
Eventing at the Olympics
Olympic schedule
09:30 Eventing Individual Dressage 09:30 Eventing Team Dressage 10:30 Eventing Individual Cross Country 10:30 Eventing Team Cross Country 11:00 Dressage Team Grand Prix Day 1 11:00 Dressage Individual Grand Prix Day 1 10:00 Dressage Team Grand Prix Day 2 10:00 Dressage Individual Grand Prix Day 2 11:00 Jumping Team Qualifier 14:00 Jumping Team Final 10:00 Dressage Individual Grand Prix Freestyle 14:00 Jumping Individual Qualifier 10:00 Jumping Individual Final 11:00 Eventing Individual Jumping Qualifier 11:00 Eventing Team Jumping Final 15:00 Eventing Individual Jumping Final 10:00 Dressage Team Grand Prix Special
AUGUST 2024
The Olympic Games is an international event that covers a wide range of different sports. The equestrian sports held at the event are dressage, showjumping and eventing with both team and individual medals awarded for each discipline.
A HISTORY OF EQUESTRIAN AT THE Olympic Games
Equestrian sport has been part of the Olympics for over 100 years with showjumping, dressage and eventing being introduced at the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm. This came a massive 2592 years after horse sport made its debut at the Ancient Olympic Games in 680BC. The three equestrian disciplines from 1912 remain on the programme today.
Equestrian has produced some of the most memorable moments in Olympic history including the performance by Hans Gunter Winkler and Halla in 1956, the 1952 Dressage Medal Ceremony with Lis Hartel and the demonstration of Australian team spirit at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, to name just a few.
WHEN ARE THE OLYMPICS
The Olympic Games are held every four years.
MOTTO
The Olympic motto is "Citius Altius Fortius", which means faster, higher, stronger.
SYMBOL
The Olympic rings are the symbol of the event. They were designed in 1913 and adopted in 1914. They were first used in the Antwerp Olympics in 1920.
OLYMPIC SHOWJUMPING HISTORY
• Showjumping was included in the 1900 Olympic games in Paris, France, with the courses being smaller than they are today. Horses were required to carry a weight of 75kg. Only male cavalry officers were allowed to compete.
• In the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, the course included approximately 15 jumps, some of which were jumped more than once. The height of the jumps was around 1.4 metres. The width of the water jump was around 4 metres.
• At the 1924 Games in Antwerp, there were 14 obstacles. The height of the fences was 1.3 to 1.4 metres high. The water jump was 4 metres wide.
• The 1932 Olympics consisted of 20 jumping efforts, with the height of the course increasing to between 1.4 and 1.6 metres high with the width of the water jump increasing to 5 metres in width.
• By the 1952 Helsinki Games, men and women civilians were allowed to compete.
• The showjumping height is now 1.6 metres, with the width of the fences being a maximum of 2 metres or 2.2 metres for a triple bar. The water jump distance is now a maximum of 4.5 metres. The competition today takes place over 5 rounds.
OLYMPIC DRESSAGE HISTORY
• In the 1900s, only male cavalry officers were allowed to compete.
• At the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, the dressage test did not include any piaffe or passage and was held in a 20 x 40-metre arena. The horses had to perform various school movements such as figure of eights, rein backs, flying changes and circles. As well as completing a dressage test, the horse and rider had to jump a small course of show jumps and then ride around an obedience test.
• By 1920 the dressage test included some collected walk, trot and canter; extended trot; counter canter; and 4, 3, 2 and 1-time tempi changes.
• In 1932 piaffe and passage were included in the test.
• By 1936 canter pirouettes and five loop serpentines were added to the test.
• At the 1948 Olympics, renvers, half-pass and tempi changes were included in the test and piaffe and passage were removed due to the lack of preparation time available before the Olympic Games due to World War 2.
• In 1952, men and women civilians were allowed to compete as well as cavalry officers.
• In 1996, the Grand Prix Freestyle was introduced. The Freestyle gives the rider the chance to put together their own sequence of set movements and then put them to their own choice of music.
• Today, the format for the dressage begins with the Grand Prix test to determine which teams and individuals will go through. The top eight ranked teams qualify for the team final (Grand Prix Special), while the top two individual athletes from each heat, plus the next best six ranked athletes, qualify for the individual final (Grand Prix Freestyle). The Grand Prix Freestyle was introduced in the 1996 Olympics, and is set to music.
DID YOU KNOW?
Whilst the dressage tests have remained relatively unchanged, the renvers is no longer included in the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special classes.
OLYMPIC EVENTING HISTORY
• At the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, eventing was first introduced, but it was only open to military personnel.
• The eventing programme was held over five days.
• The first day was the endurance phase, which involved 55 km within four hours on the roads, followed by a 5 km cross-country course. The horses were given a day off on the second day. On the third day, a 3.5 km steeplechase course that comprised approximately ten fences was undertaken. The fourth day was the Jumping Test which involved around 15 jumps of 1.3 metres in height. The fifth and final day involved a dressage test, which was much simpler than the modern tests today, and all the horses were to be ridden in a double bridle.
• At the 1912 Olympics, horses also had to carry a minimum weight of 80kg.
• At the 1920 Games, the dressage test was completely removed. Horses were required to carry a weight of 75kg. The first day had the endurance test, which was reduced from 55 km to 45 km and was to be completed within 3.5 hours and was still followed straight away by the crosscountry phase that comprised approximately 18 fences of around 1.10 to 1.15m. On the second day, competitors had to do a further 20 km on roads and tracks followed by a 4000-metre steeplechase course. The horses had to pass a vet inspection after the roads and tracks phase to continue. The showjumping phase consisted of approximately 18 jumps of 1.25 metres high.
• At the 1924 Games in Paris, the dressage phase was reintroduced. The dressage was held on the first two days due to the number of competitors and the size of the arena was increased to 20 by 60 metres. On the third day, competitors had to complete five phases known as Phases A, B, C, D, and E, also called the long-format. Phase A was 7 km of roads and tracks, followed by phase B, a 4 km steeplechase course, then phase C, a further 15 km of roads and tracks, followed by phase D, an 8 km cross country course and finally phase E, a 2 km canter. The showjumping phase was held on the last day.
• In 1952 at the Helsinki Games, women were allowed to compete in the Equestrian Olympics.
• In the 1968 Mexico Olympics, the 2 km canter after the cross country phase was removed entirely.
• The weight that horses were required to carry was reduced to 70kg in 1996.
• At the 2004 Games in Athens, the format for the cross country changed from the long format with phases A, B, C and D being reduced to just phase D the cross country. This format is known as the short format and is still used today.
THE CHÂTEAU DE VERSAILLES
The Château de Versailles (also known as the Palace of Versailles) will host the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Initially built as a simple hunting lodge, the Château de Versailles was home to the court of Louis XIV in 1682 and became the home of French royalty. In 1883, the site became a national museum open to the public and was the first French site to be awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in 1979.
A temporary outdoor arena, flanked by several stands, has been erected on the Etoile Royale esplanade to the west of the Grand Canal at the heart of the palace’s gardens. This arena will stage the eventing dressage and jumping, as well as the jumping and dressage competitions (Olympic and Paralympic). The individual and team eventing cross-country section will be held alongside the Grand Canal.
Olympic Equestrian Sports EXPLAINED
There are three Olympic Equestrian sports: dressage, eventing and showjumping. Horse sports such as chariot and riding races were part of the early Olympic Games. As its own sport, riding was first included in the 1900 Olympic Games and reappeared in 1912. Initially, in the modern Olympics, only commissioned officers were allowed to compete but beginning in 1952, the rules changed to allow women and civilians to participate. Olympic equestrian events are one of the very few Olympic sports where women compete equally with men.
THE COMPETITION
Six Olympic Equestrian events take place in a number of venues over the course of the Games:
• Eventing, Team Competition
• Eventing, Individual Competition
• Dressage, Team Competition
• Dressage, Individual Competition
• Jumping, Team Competition
• Jumping, Individual Competition
All Olympic equestrian disciplines are governed by the rules of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI).
DRESSAGE
Dressage is the systematic training of a horse to carry a rider with ease and grace. Olympic level dressage competition highlights the most advanced and refined riding skills.
The first Olympic competition was in 1912, although the sport is centuries old. Five FEI judges score Olympic dressage; each sits in a different position around the arena. Scores are based on the accuracy and beauty of each movement of the test and rated on a scale of 0 to 10.
Horses and riders at the Olympic Games compete at the highest level of dressage recognised by the FEI, Grand Prix. Kur or Freestyle is a dressage test choreographed to music, and this is also part of the competition. The score is based on the accuracy of the movements and artistic impression. The highest score wins.
DRESSAGE FORMAT
Teams are made of three athletes, all of whom are also competing for individual medals. Nations without a team can be represented by a single individual athlete in dressage.
The dressage competition starts with the Grand Prix, which serves as a qualifier for both team and individual competitions. Athletes are drawn into six heats of ten athletes each, with the opening three heats being scheduled for the first day and the remaining three heats for the second day. Heats are drawn so that no more than one athlete per country can be assigned to the same heat. Once the Grand Prix heats are concluded, team scores are determined by adding up individual scores of the respective team members. The top eight ranked teams qualify for the team final (Grand Prix Special), while the top two individual athletes from each heat, plus the next best six ranked athletes, qualify for the individual final (Grand Prix Freestyle).
The Grand Prix Special, which is used to decide team medals, is a slightly more rigorous dressage test, emphasising difficult transitions (such as collected walk - piaffe). Grand Prix Special is performed to music of the athlete's choice. As the scores start from zero again after the Grand Prix, team medals are determined solely based on scores achieved in the Grand Prix Special. Grand Prix Freestyle is open for 18 athletes and is used to decide individual medals. Each athlete designs their own test for the Freestyle, which must be set to music and must contain 16 compulsory movements. Riders can tailor a test to their horse's strengths, as well as incorporate movements that are more difficult than those required in the Grand Prix or the Special (such as a pirouette in piaffe or flying changes on a curving line) in order to increase their scores. Individual medals are assigned based on scores in the Freestyle.
SHOWJUMPING
Showjumping tests the ability of the horse and rider to jump over a series of obstacles. Courses are designed with many tight turns and obstacles challenging both the mental and physical agility of the horse and rider. The horse and rider teams must finish within a set time, and penalties are given for knocking down poles and other standard faults. There are five rounds held at the Olympics.
Scores are based on the number of poles knocked down, refusals to jump and time penalties. The rider with the fewest penalties across the two final rounds wins. Ties are broken by jump-offs with penalties and the fastest times used to break the tie. Riders inspect the course before riding to plan the best strategy for jumping these very challenging courses cleanly and quickly.
SHOWJUMPING FORMAT
Individual and team competitions are run separately in showjumping.
INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION
The individual competition is once again run second, and it takes two competition days. The first competition day serves as a qualifier, where a total of 75 athletes may start. Each athlete tackles the same course, which includes 12 to 15 numbered obstacles. Athletes are ranked based on the accumulated number of penalty points, and the top 30 advance to the individual final. In case of a tie for the last qualification place, athletes are separated by the time of their round. The individual final is held on a different course that includes 12 to 15 numbered obstacles. Athletes are once again ranked based on the accumulated number of penalty points. If two or more athletes are tied for a medal position, the tie is resolved in a jump-off.
TEAM COMPETITION
First day of team competition serves as a qualifier, and is opened to a total of 20 teams. At the end of the qualifier, teams receive their placing by adding up the penalties incurred by the three team members. Athletes who withdraw or are eliminated or who retire from the competition will not be given a score. Teams with one athlete who has withdrawn, retired or been eliminated from the team qualifier will be placed according to the combined penalties incurred by the two athletes who completed the competition.
Teams in which all three athletes completed the competition without being eliminated or retiring shall be placed before teams with only two athletes who completed the competition without being eliminated or retiring. Teams with two athletes who have withdrawn and/or retired and/or been eliminated from the competition will be eliminated. The top 10 teams based on the qualifier results advance to team final. In case of a tie for the last qualification place, teams are separated by the combined time of their three team members. The Team Final is held on a different course. Teams are once again ranked based on accumulated number of penalty points of their team members. If two or more teams are tied for a medal position, the tie is resolved in a jump-off.
THE TRACKS
The tracks will consist of 12-15 obstacles including at least one double and a treble with a minimum height of 1.40m to a maximum 1.65m, including two verticals of 1.60m. A water jump (with a width of between 3.8m and 4m) will be used on at least two days during the competition, with an official camera installed to ensure any faults caused by a horse not clearing the water are accurately recorded.
EVENTING FORMAT
Competitions for team and individual medals run concurrently. Each athlete, riding the same horse, performs a dressage test, a cross-country round, and a jumping round. Team medals are then awarded by adding together the scores of team members from all three phases. The team with the lowest number of penalty points wins the gold. The top 25 individual athletes after the first jumping round perform a second, final jumping round to determine individual medals. Therefore, those competing for individual glory complete one dressage test and cross-country round, and two jumping rounds.
Athletes who, for various reasons, fail to start or finish any of the phases are eliminated from the individual competition. Teams with eliminated athletes receive penalty points: 100 penalty points for each eliminated athlete during dressage and jumping phases and 200 penalty points for each eliminated athlete during the cross-country phase. While they are excluded from the individual event, eliminated athletes may continue to compete in the following phases for their teams, unless they were eliminated for lameness, fall of the horse, abuse of the horse or otherwise disqualified.
EVENTING
Eventing is considered the triathalon of equestrian. It is a test of the versatility, skill and endurance of horse and rider. As the name suggests, three-day eventing is held over three days and consists of three disciplines: crosscountry, dressage and jumping. The
cross-country phase takes place over a course of natural and man-made obstacles. There can be up to 40-45 obstacles that horses must jump or go through over the course that is up to 6.4km long. Scores are based on refusals, coming in under or over a set time and falls of the rider.
EQUIPMENT AND VENUES DRESSAGE
Olympic dressage is held in a flat 20 x 60-metre arena. The horses wear minimal tack, which is usually black. At the Olympic level, bridles will be a curb bit with a bridoon (called a double bridle).
A plain cavesson, flash, figure-eight, or drop noseband may be used. Saddles will be dressage style with a straight flap and a white square saddle pad. No boots or leg wraps may be used.
The riders wear a tailcoat, yellow vest, white gloves, white breeches and tall black boots. Controversially dressage riders will not be permitted to wear the usual top hat for the Olympic Games this year but instead will have to wear a helmet.
Horses will have their manes plaited. Tails may be plaited but are usually left flowing to encourage natural tail carriage.
SHOWJUMPING
Showjumping courses at the Olympics will be very colourful with many technical twists and turns. Course designers will include spread jumps, verticals and combinations. The spaces between obstacles will be set up so that riders must control the length of each stride to set up properly for the next jump.
At the Olympic level, white square saddle pads are used. There are few restrictions on the types of bridles, bits and martingales. Some horses may wear hackamores and bitless brides. Boots, wraps and other protective gear can be worn.
Riders must wear ASTM/SEI approved helmets; buff, tan or white breeches; and will most likely be seen wearing a team jacket.
Horses are well-groomed. Manes and tails may be plaited.
EVENTING
Rules for tack, clothing and arenas for dressage and jumping are similar to these individual sports. The crosscountry course consists of jumps made of solid natural type obstacles. During the cross-country phase, riders will be wearing jerseys and helmet covers in their team colours and an ASTM/ SEI helmet, gloves, and body protector or air jacket. Riders wear eventing watches with a large readout that allows them to keep track of their time and alert them when the ‘optimum time’ has been reached.
The horse’s tack will be similar to jumping, but boots are secured with tape, and shoes may have studs for grip on tight corners. White-coloured ‘leg grease’ may be applied on some horses’ front legs to help them slide over any fences they may make contact with.
MEDALS
Showjumping placings are determined by the fewest knock-downs, penalties and fastest times if there is a jump-off. Dressage placings are determined by the highest scores, with 100 percent being the ideal score. Eventing medals are determined by the combined scores for all phases.
In all cases, the combined scores of all team members are calculated to find the winning team in each event.
OlympicRULES
The rules used in the Olympic Games are the international rules established by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). They are the same rules used in international competition for all FEI-sanctioned events.
RULES OF SHOWJUMPING
A ground jury consisting of various judges and officials (qualified according to FEI standards) inspects the course and judges the
competition. Horses must be at least nine years old for Olympic competition. A bell is used to communicate with the competitor to signal when they may enter the arena, alert them to halt or continue after an interruption, or to indicate that the rider is eliminated. Red or white flags are used to mark obstacles or mandatory turns. Jumps generally are categorized as spreads, verticals or water jumps and may be set up in combinations.
FAULTS AND PENALTIES
• Four faults are given for each jump knocked down (a pole or one or more parts of the jump falls to the ground).
• Four faults are given if one or more hooves leave an impression on the lath surrounding a water jump.
• Four faults are given for the first disobedience (such as a run-out or refusal to jump).
• One penalty point is given for every four seconds or portion of a second exceeding the time allowed in the first
and second rounds and jump-offs not against the clock.
• One penalty point is given for each second or portion of a second exceeding the time allowed in a jump-off against the clock.
GROUNDS FOR ELIMINATION
• Horse falls (shoulders and haunches touch the ground) or rider falls
• Second disobedience
• Uncorrected deviation from the course
• Exceeding the time limit
RULES ACROSS THE ENTIRETY OF EQUESTRIAN AGE REQUIREMENTS
Riders are required by the FEI to be a minimum of 16 years old to participate in dressage classes and 18 for showjumping and eventing due to the increased risk posed to both rider and mount. All horses must be at least 9. There is no maximum age for horse or rider.
NUMBER OF HORSES AND RIDERS
Quotas of horse/rider pairs vary between Games and between each discipline.
DRUG RULES
Due to a great deal of drug abuse, drug rules for horses were instituted at the 1972 Munich Olympics (although there was no testing at that Games). Currently, there are very strict rules regarding what drugs may be used on the equine athletes of equestrian competition.
VETERINARY
INSPECTIONS
All horses at the Olympics must undergo a veterinary inspection before the Games to ensure they are in good health and not carrying any diseases. Veterinary inspections may also occur throughout the Games.
DRESSAGE
Dressage competition involves the dressage event and the dressage phase of the eventing competition. Judging for dressage is the most subjective of all of the Olympic equestrian sports. FEI rules outline the standards for each gait and element of the dressage test. Five judges, positioned around the outside of the 20-metre-by-60-metre dressage arena, give each element a score, usually from 0 to 10 with some elements being given greater weight by multiplying the score by a ‘coefficient’. The ideal score is 100%. Rules regarding the type of tack and dress that may be used are very strict. Competitors are disqualified if all four hooves land outside of the dressage arena, the horse refuses to perform for over 20 seconds, or the horse or rider falls. Penalties are given to riders who go off track or do not salute properly and for other minor infractions. These are deducted from the overall score. At the Olympic level penalties of this type are rare.
EVENTING
Eventing is a combined competition that includes phases of showjumping, dressage and cross-country jumping. Rules for showjumping and dressage are similar to those used for the individual events. Cross-country jumps are very imposing, but increasingly designed to fall or come apart completely when struck by a horse Jumps may consist of verticals, spreads and ditches, hills, streams and banks. Judges sit at each obstacle and record any infractions.
GENERAL RULES
For the cross-country phase, an ‘optimum time’ is established. There is no benefit to finishing earlier than the optimum time, but penalties are given if the rider exceeds the optimum time. Riders may remount after a fall.
PENALTIES
• First disobedience (such as a run-out or refusal, or circling to re-approach the obstacle): 20 penalties
• Second disobedience: 40 penalties
• Third disobedience: elimination
• Fall of competitor at an obstacle: 65 penalties
GROUNDS FOR ELIMINATION
• Jumping or incurring a fault at an obstacle in the wrong order or passing through a compulsory passage in the wrong order.
• Horse is lame or exhausted at the Second Horse Inspection.
• Unapproved tack and equipment.
• Error of course not corrected.
• Missing an obstacle or a compulsory passage.
• Jumping an obstacle already jumped.
• Jumping an obstacle in the wrong direction.
• Abuse of horse such as excessive whipping or spurring.
• Fall of horse.
• Second fall of competitor.
Athens, Greece (no equestrian games)
St. Louis, United States (no equestrian games)
Great Britain (no equestrian games)
Sweden
France
THE
Olympic Format
The equestrian events at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics will see several notable changes and updates compared to previous Games.
1. Eventing schedule and format
Eventing will now start earlier and take place over three days. The dressage phase is condensed into a single day, followed by cross-country on the second day, and show jumping on the third day. Unlike previous formats, there will be two rounds of show jumping on the final day to decide the team and individual medals separately.
2. Dressage competition
The dressage competition will feature 60 athlete/horse combinations, including 15 teams. The competition is divided into the Grand Prix phase, the Grand Prix Special for team medals, and the Grand Prix Freestyle for individual medals. The Grand Prix is split over two days, with the team final and individual final on separate days.
3. Showjumping:
Showjumping will revert to having the team competition before the individual competition, similar to the format used in Rio 2016 and London 2012. The team competition will begin with a speed round qualifier, followed by a final where scores are reset. The individual competition will follow the team event, also starting with a speed round qualifier and concluding with a final round to determine the medals.
4. Three person teams:
The new three-person team format for equestrian events at the Paris 2024 Olympics introduces several significant changes aimed at making the competition more streamlined and exciting:
a. Team composition: Each team will consist of three athlete/horse combinations, plus one travelling reserve. This reserve can be substituted in during the competition if medical or veterinary issues arise with any of the original team members.
b. Scoring and penalties: In the new format, all three team members' scores will count towards the team total. There is no longer a dropped score, which means every round counts. This format increases the pressure and importance of each ride, as any mistakes directly impact the team's overall score
c. Substitutions: Teams have the flexibility to make substitutions between the different phases of the competition if a combination is unable to continue due to medical or veterinary reasons. This rule helps ensure the welfare of the horses and allows teams to remain competitive even if they face unexpected issues.
5. Venue:
All equestrian events will take place at the historic Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage site that provides a stunning backdrop for the competitions and adds a unique historical and cultural dimension to the events.
These changes are designed to streamline the competitions and enhance the experience for both athletes and spectators.
TEXT: AMELIA CAMPBELL-HORNE
THEOlympic Ambition
Over 100 years ago, Equestrian sport joined the Olympic programme with Eventing, Dressage and Jumping introduced at the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm. In all the years since then, which young aspiring rider has not dreamed of proudly representing their country at the Olympics one day? But how does one go about getting there? The intricate details of the qualification process can be pretty complicated, so we have tried to break it down and simplify it as much as possible. So here is our “easy as 1, 2, 3” guide, which might give you a newfound appreciation for our Olympic athletes!
Next, all athletes must also comply with the Olympic Charter currently in force; there are two specific and noteworthy rules here:
1. COVER THE BASICS!
Before we get into the details, there are few things one has to ensure:
1. You (the rider) need to be at least 16 years old to participate in Dressage or 18 years old to participate in Jumping and Eventing.
2. Your horse must be at least eight years old for Dressage and Eventing and nine years of age for Showjumping. The good news is, there is no maximum age, so there's no need to give up on your Olympic aspirations just yet!
3. You and your horse also need to be valid members of your National Federation.
• Firstly, Rule 41 concerns the nationality of the competitor, which must be the same as the National Olympic Committee that enters the competitors. For equestrians, this also means ensuring that your horse carries the same nationality as you! And how does one ascertain the nationality of the horse, you might ask? Well, it is determined by the nationality of the horse owner, so your horse is a South African if he is owned by a South African.
• Secondly, Rule 43 is the World AntiDoping Code and the Olympic Movement Code on the Prevention of Manipulation of Competitions and this must be complied with in all particulars.
DID YOU KNOW?
All competing horses must be owned by someone of the same nationality as the competitor before the end of the year before the games.
2. MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
So, if you have ticked the first few boxes, the next thing is to meet the Minimal Eligibility Requirements (MERs). These are disciplinespecific and need to be met within the 18 months leading up to an Olympic Games and no more than five weeks before the sport entry deadline. Additionally, they can only be achieved at selected Olympic ranking events as determined by the FEI. Unfortunately, for Dressage and Eventing, there are no such events hosted in South Africa at this stage, which means athletes would have to travel and compete abroad to attain their MERs. So, what are the Minimum Eligibility Requirements for each discipline?
of 55%, cross-country tests must be jumped clear with no more than 75 seconds over the optimal time for CCI4* events or 100 seconds for CCI5*, and no more than 16 penalties in the jumping phase.
For Dressage, an Athlete/Horse combination must score a minimum of 66% in two Grand Prix tests at two different International Dressage Events (CDI) of at least 3* stars. Furthermore, for an MER result to be valid, the 5* star judge at each event cannot be of the same nationality as the athlete.
For Eventing, a combination would need to achieve a qualifying result at the following International Eventing Competitions CCI 5*-L (3-day event), CCI 4*-L (3-day event) and a CCI4*-S (one-day event). A qualifying result, in this case, requires minimum dressage scores
Finally, Showjumping allows the most options to meet the MERs, especially if you are campaigning from Europe or America. However, there is still an opportunity for a South African based rider to meet the MERs in South Africa! Any Athlete/Horse combinations that have completed the first two rounds of two FEI World CupTM Competitions with a score of no more than zero (0) penalties have achieved the MERs. However, the quarantine period (just short of four months) required to travel the horse out of South Africa to the Olympic venue is not ideal for the form of the horse and rider combination, but thanks to our very own Lisa Williams and Campbell we know it is possible!
3. ENSURE YOURSELF A QUOTA SPOT!
For each Olympic sport, a certain number of entries (or quota) are allocated. Most of these entries are for team allocations (who also receive three individual competition entries). There are 20 teams of three riders for Jumping and 15 teams of three riders for Eventing and Dressage. This means that there are only 15 individual entries up for grabs for Jumping and Dressage and 20 for Eventing. Only National Olympic Committees (NOCs) that did not qualify teams are eligible for individual places, but they can only earn one individual place in Dressage and Jumping and up to two individual places each for Eventing.
The host nation (France in this instance) also automatically qualifies a team in each discipline. If the host nation does not have enough competitors that have met the MERs, they are permitted up to two individual entries per discipline.
The remainder of the teams qualify primarily through specific competitions, specifically the
World Equestrian Games (top six teams) and continental tournaments (top one to two teams per geographical region) and in the case of Eventing and Showjumping, the highest ranked team according to Final Nations Cup Rankings. Individuals predominantly qualify through the FEI Olympic Rankings. Two to three individual places are allocated per geographical region, with South Africa falling under “Group F”: Africa and the Middle East.
The FEI Olympic Groups are based on the following seven geographical regions:
A. North-Western Europe
B. South-Western Europe
C. Central & Eastern Europe; Central Asia
D. North-America
E. Central & South America
F. Africa & Middle East
G. South-East Asia, Oceania
THE FINAL “ABCS” CHECKLIST
Now that the athlete and horse combination have covered their bases, the National Federation (NF) or National Olympic Committee (NOC) of the athletes need to be on board. In our case, this is the South African Equestrian Federation (SAEF). Firstly, a Certificate of Capability must be submitted before the predetermined deadline. This certificate is a declaration signed by the acting president of the NF, providing athlete and horse details and confirming that they have met the Minimum Eligibility Requirements. The maximum number of athletes an NF can submit per discipline is 12 horse/rider combinations. Where an NF has more than 12 combinations that have met the MERs, a selection process will be undertaken to determine which 12 combinations will be selected for this nominated entry list.
A second responsibility of the National Federation is to ensure acceptance of quota places. If a country qualifies a team, the FEI will contact the NOC to inform them of their allocated quota place, which they must either accept or decline by February of the year in which the Olympics are to be held. Once teams have been confirmed, the FEI will inform the respective NOCs of their allocated individual quota places, which they must either confirm or decline. If a National Federation fails to submit the Certificate of Capability or accept the quota allocation on time, or declines the quota allocation, the FEI will redistribute them according to processes outlined in each discipline's FEI Qualification System publication. So that is it! As easy as 1, 2, 3, right? Let us know which Olympics you will be attending!
DRESSAGE AT THE OLYMPICS
AUSTRALIA
Name of athlete | Jayden Brown
FEI World Ranking | 85
Name of horse | Quincy B
Breeding | Quaterback x Desperados
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 10
Name of athlete | William Matthew
FEI World Ranking | 139
Name of horse | Mysterious Star
Breeding | Metall x Fürst Heinrich
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Simone Pearce
FEI World Ranking | 49
Name of horse | Destano
Breeding | Desperados x Brentano II
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 17
Name of athlete | Mary Hanna
FEI World Ranking | 117
Name of horse | Ivanhoe
Breeding | Desperado x Jazz
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
AUSTRIA
Name of athlete | Florian Bacher
FEI World Ranking | 57
Name of horse | Fidertraum OLD
Breeding | Fidertanz 2 x Rubinstein 46
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 15
Name of athlete | Victoria Max-Theurer
FEI World Ranking | 80
Name of horse | Abegglen FH NRW
Breeding | Ampere x Carabas
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Christian Schumach
FEI World Ranking | 76
Name of horse | Te Quiero SF
Breeding | Totilas x Loutano
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Stefan Lehfellner
FEI World Ranking | 139
Name of horse | Roberto Carlos MT
Breeding | Rosandro x De Niro 6
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
75 COMPETITORS (INCLUDING RESERVES)
38 GELDINGS
25 STALLIONS
11 MARES
BELGIUM
Name of athlete | Flore De Winne
FEI World Ranking | 19
Name of horse | Flynn FRH
Breeding | Tannenhof’s Fahrenheit x Sir Oldenburg
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 10
Name of athlete | Domien Michiels
FEI World Ranking | 52
Name of horse | Intermezzo van het Meerdaalhof
Breeding | I.P.S. Gribaldi x Balzflug
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 16
Name of athlete | Larissa Pauluis
FEI World Ranking | 34
Name of horse | Flambeau
Breeding | Ampere x Zeoliet
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Charlotte Defalque
FEI World Ranking | 32
Name of horse | Botticelli
Breeding | Vivaldi x Koss
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 18
BRAZIL
Name of athlete | n???
FEI World Ranking | 98
Name of horse | Feel Good VO
Breeding | Franziskus FRH x Dimension
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 12
CANADA
Name of athlete | Camille Carier Bergeron
FEI World Ranking | 133
Name of horse | Finnlanderin
Breeding | Fidertanz 2 x Donnerhall 11
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Jill Irving
FEI World Ranking | 124
Name of horse | Delacroix 11
Breeding | Dancier x Don Crusador
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Naima Moreira Laliberte
FEI World Ranking | 123
Name of horse | Statesman
Breeding | Sandro Hit x Brentano II
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 17
Name of athlete | Chris Von Martels
FEI World Ranking | 172
Name of horse | Eclips
Breeding | Apache x Olympic Ferro
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 15
DENMARK
Name of athlete | Daniel Bachmann Andersen
FEI World Ranking | 9
Name of horse | Vayron
Breeding | Vitalis x Gloster
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour
FEI World Ranking | 7
Name of horse | Mount St John Freestyle
Breeding | Fidermark x Donnerhall 11
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 15
Name of athlete | Nanna Skodborg Merrald
FEI World Ranking | 5
Name of horse | Zepter
Breeding | Blue Horse Zack x Wolkentanz II
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 16
Name of athlete | Nadja Aaboe Sloth
FEI World Ranking | 62
Name of horse | Favour Gersdorf
Breeding | Foundation 2 x Leandro
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Name of athlete | Yvonne Losos de Muñiz
FEI World Ranking | 112
Name of horse | Aquamarijn
Breeding | United x I.P.S. Gribaldi
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 19
ECUADOR
Name of athlete | Julio Mandoza Loor
FEI World Ranking | 63
Name of horse | Jewel’s Goldstrike
Breeding | Bretton Woods x Scandic
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
SPAIN
Name of athlete | Borja Carrascosa
FEI World Ranking | 36
Name of horse | Frizzantino FRH
Breeding | Finest x Quaterback
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 9
Name of athlete | Juan Antonio Jimenez Cobo
FEI World Ranking | 75
Name of horse | Euclides
Breeding | Riopele x Gingao
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 15
Name of athlete | Jose Daniel Martin Dockx
FEI World Ranking | 103
Name of horse | Malagueno LXXXIII
Breeding | Joyero XXIV x Dominante XVI
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Claudio Castilla Ruiz
FEI World Ranking | 110
Name of horse | Hi-Rico do Sobral
Breeding | Rico x Oriente
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 12
HIGHEST FEI WORLD RANKING OF RIDER
LOWEST FEI WORLD RANKING OF RIDER
FINLAND
Name of athlete | Emma Kanerva
FEI World Ranking | 37
Name of horse | Greek Air
Breeding | I.P.S. Gribaldi x Florestan I
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Joanna Robinson
FEI World Ranking | 165
Name of horse | Glamouraline
Breeding | Johnson TN x Samba Hit
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Henri Ruoste
FEI World Ranking | 38
Name of horse | Tiffanys Diamond
Breeding | Tailormade Temptation x His Highness 2
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Elisabet Ehrnrooth
FEI World Ranking | 245
Name of horse | Daytona
Breeding | Dante Weltino OLD x Samarant
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 11
FRANCE
Name of athlete | Alexandre Ayache
FEI World Ranking | 50
Name of horse | Jolene
Breeding | Johnson TN x Continue
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Pauline Basquin
FEI World Ranking | 12
Name of horse | Sertorius de Rima Z
Breeding | Sandro Hit x Voltaire Pref
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Corentin Pottier
FEI World Ranking | 29
Name of horse | Gotilas du Feuillard
Breeding | Totilas x Olympic Ferro
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Anne Sophie Serre
FEI World Ranking | 273
Name of horse | Jibraltar de Massa
Breeding | San Amour I x Hohenstein 4
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 10
FACT
DANTE WELTINO OLD (THE RIDE OF THERESE NILSHAGEN FOR SWEDEN) IS THE SIRE OF JAGERBOMB (THE BRITISH RESERVE HORSE WITH BECKY MOODY) AND DAYTONA (THE FINNISH RESERVE HORSE WITH ELISABETH EHRNROOTH).
FACT
FRANZISKUS FRH (THE RIDE OF GERMAN RESERVE INGRID KLIMKE) IS THE SIRE OF FEEL GOOD VO WHO IS COMPETING FOR BRAZIL WITH JOÃO VICTOR MARCARI OLIVA.
GREAT BRITAIN
Name of athlete | Charlotte Dujardin
FEI World Ranking | 4
Name of horse | Imhotep
Breeding | Everdale x Vivaldi
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Charlotte Fry
FEI World Ranking | 3
Name of horse | Glamourdale
Breeding | Lord Leatherdale x Negro
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Carl Hester
FEI World Ranking | 10
Name of horse | Fame
Breeding | Bordeaux 28 x Rhodium
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Becky Moody
FEI World Ranking | 15
Name of horse | Jagerbomb
Breeding | Dante Weltino OLD x Jazz
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 10
GERMANY
Name of athlete | Jessica von Bredow-Werndl
FEI World Ranking | 1
Name of horse | TSF Dalera BB
Breeding | Easy Game x Handryk
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 17
Name of athlete | Frederic Wandres
FEI World Ranking | 14
Name of horse | Bluetooth OLD
Breeding | Bordeaux 28 x Gb Riccione
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Isabell Werth
FEI World Ranking | 2
Name of horse | Wendy
Breeding | Sezuan 2 x Blue Hors Soprano
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 10
Name of athlete | Ingrid Klimke
FEI World Ranking | 23
Name of horse | Franziskus FRH
Breeding | Fidertanz 2 x Alabaster 29
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 16
INDIA
Name of athlete | Anush Agarwalla
FEI World Ranking | 115
Name of horse | Sir Caramello OLD
Breeding | Sir Donnerhall x Feiner Stern
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 17
IRELAND
Name of athlete | Abigail Lyle
FEI World Ranking | 97
Name of horse | Giraldo
Breeding | Harmony’s Rousseau x Flemmingh
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
KOREA
Name of athlete | Young Shik Hwang
FEI World Ranking | 138
Name of horse | Delmonte 7
Breeding | Destano x Argentinus
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
LITHUANIA
Name of athlete | Justina Vanagaite-Samuile
FEI World Ranking | 45
Name of horse | Nabab
Breeding | Sir Donovan x Krack C
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
LUXEMBOURG
Name of athlete | Nicolas Wagner Ehlinger
FEI World Ranking | 86
Name of horse | Quater Back Junior FRH
Breeding | Quaterback x Bonheur
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 15
MOROCCO
Name of athlete | Yessin Rahmouni
FEI World Ranking | 152
Name of horse | All at Once
Breeding | Ampere x I.P.S. Gribaldi
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 14
MOLDOVA
Name of athlete | Alisa Glinka
FEI World Ranking | 260
Name of horse | Abercrombie
Breeding | Ampere x Wolkentanz II
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 10
NETHERLANDS
Name of athlete | Hans Peter Minderhoud
FEI World Ranking | 59
Name of horse | Toto JR
Breeding | Totilas x Desperados
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Emmelie Scholtens
FEI World Ranking | 8
Name of horse | Indian Rock
Breeding | Apache x Vivaldi
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Dinja Van Liere
FEI World Ranking | 13
Name of horse | Hermes
Breeding | Easy Game x Flemmingh
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Edward Gal
FEI World Ranking | 239
Name of horse | Total US
Breeding | Totilas x Sir Donnerhall
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 12
WBFSH RANKINGS DRESSAGE
1ST (1ST)
Johnson
2ND (6TH)
Blue Hors Zack
3RD (5TH)
Jazz
4TH (2ND)
Quaterback
5TH (13TH)
Ampere
6TH (4TH)
Totilas
7TH (10TH)
Vivaldi
8TH (14TH)
Apache
9TH (9TH)
Bordeaux 28
NORWAY
Name of athlete | Isabel Freese
FEI World Ranking | 27
Name of horse | Total Hope OLD
Breeding | Totilas x Blue Hors Don Schufro
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 12
NEW ZEALAND
Name of athlete | Melissa Galloway
FEI World Ranking | 46
Name of horse | Windermere J’Obei W
Breeding | Johnson TN x Pompeii
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
10TH (3RD) Sir Donnerhall
POLAND
Name of athlete | Katarzyna Milczarek
FEI World Ranking | 108
Name of horse | Guapo
Breeding | Xarme x Quebec
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Zaneta Skowronska-Kozubik
FEI World Ranking | 174
Name of horse | Love Me
Breeding | Locksley II x Walt Disney I
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 16
Name of athlete | Sandra Sysojeva
FEI World Ranking | 39
Name of horse | Maxima Bella
Breeding | Millennium x Christ 3
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 8
Name of athlete | Aleksandra Szulc
FEI World Ranking | 392
Name of horse | Breakdance
Breeding | Fred x Carbano
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
PORTUGAL
Name of athlete | Maria Caetano
FEI World Ranking | 58
Name of horse | Hit Plus
Breeding | Bretton Woods x Peralta Pinha
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Rita Ralao Duarte
FEI World Ranking | 94
Name of horse | Irao
Breeding | Rubi x Xaquiro Clp
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
Name of athlete | João Pedro Moreira
FEI World Ranking | 84
Name of horse | Fuerst Kennedy OLD
Breeding | Fuersten-Look x Don Kennedy
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 9
Name of athlete | Antõnio Vale
FEI World Ranking | 179
Name of horse | Fine Fellow – H
Breeding | Fuerst Fugger x Epikur
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
SINGAPORE
Name of athlete | Caroline Chew
FEI World Ranking | 55
Name of horse | Zatchmo
Breeding | Blue Hors Zack x Donnerhall 11
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 15
SWITZERLAND
Name of athlete | Andrina Suter
FEI World Ranking | 90
Name of horse | Fibonacci
Breeding | Flanagan x Worldman
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Age | 12
SWEDEN
Name of athlete | Patrik Kittel
FEI World Ranking | 6
Name of horse | Touchdown
Breeding | Quaterback x Sack
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Therese Nilshagen
FEI World Ranking | 16
Name of horse | Dante Weltino OLD
Breeding | Danone 4 x Welt Hit Ii
Sex of horse | Stallion
Name of athlete | Juliette Ramel
FEI World Ranking | 48
Name of horse | Buriel K.H.
Breeding | Osmium x IPS Krack C
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 18
Name of athlete | Maria Von Essen
FEI World Ranking | 35
Name of horse | Invoice
Breeding | Jazz x Olympic Ferro
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Marcus Orlob
FEI World Ranking | 54
Name of horse | Jane
Breeding | Desperado x Metall
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 10
Name of athlete | Steffen Peters
FEI World Ranking | 33
Name of horse | Suppenkasper
Breeding | Spielberg x IPS Krack C
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 16
Name of athlete | Endel OTS
FEI World Ranking | 61
Name of horse | Bohemian
Breeding | Bordeaux 28 x Samarant
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 17 | Gelding
Age | 14
VENEZUELA
MOST FEATURED SIRES
TOTILAS X 5
AMPERE X 4
APACHE X 3
BORDEAUX 28 X 3
QUATERBACK X 3
JOHNSON TN X 3
FIDERTANZ 2 X 3
BRETTON WOODS X 2
DANTE WELTINO X 2
DESPERADO X 2
EASY GAME X 2
IPS GRIBALDI X 2
SANDRO HIT X 2
Name of athlete | Patricia Ferrando
FEI World Ranking | 141
Name of horse | Honnaisseur SJ
Connaisseur x Jazz
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age |
SHOWJUMPING AT THE OLYMPICS
AUSTRALIA
Name of athlete | Thaisa Erwin
FEI World Ranking | 379
Name of horse | Hialita B
Breeding | Emerald van’t Ruytershof x Vaillant
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Hilary Scott
FEI World Ranking | 659
Name of horse | Milky Way
Breeding | Clearway x Jalisco B
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 17
Name of athlete | Edwina Tops-Alexander
FEI World Ranking | 198
Name of horse | Fellow Castlefield
Breeding | Je t’aime Flamenco x Twister
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
ARGENTINA
Name of athlete | José Maria (Jr) Larocca
FEI World Ranking | 164
Name of horse | Finn Lente
Breeding | Gaillard de la Pomme x Colandro
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Amber Fuller
FEI World Ranking | 612
Name of horse | Nopal van Tallaert
Breeding | Diamant de Semilly x Pommeau du Heup
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
AUSTRIA
Name of athlete | Max Kühner
FEI World Ranking | 3
Name of horse | Elektric Blue P
Breeding | Eldorado vd Zeshoek x For Pleasure
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Gerfried Puck
FEI World Ranking | 72
Name of horse | Naxcel V
Breeding | Balou du Rouet x Landetto
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Katharina Rhomberg
FEI World Ranking | 121
Name of horse | Cuma 5
Breeding | Comme Il Faut 5 x Ars Vivendi
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Christoph Obernauer
FEI World Ranking | 355
Name of horse | Renegade
Breeding | Quintero x Stakkato
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
95 COMPETITORS (INCLUDING RESERVES)
58 GELDINGS
19 STALLIONS
18 MARES
BELGIUM
Name of athlete | Jérôme Guery
FEI World Ranking | 31
Name of horse | Quel Homme de Hus
Breeding | Quidam de Revel x Candillo 3
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 18
Name of athlete | Gilles Thomas
FEI World Ranking | 33
Name of horse | Ermitage Kalone
Breeding | Catoki x Kannan
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 10
Name of athlete | Wilm Vermeir
FEI World Ranking | 61
Name of horse | IQ van het Steentje
Breeding | Toulon x Kannan
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 16
Name of athlete | Gregory Wathelet
FEI World Ranking | 27
Name of horse | Bond Jamesbond de Hay
Breeding | Diamant de Semilly x Kannan
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 13
BRAZIL
Name of athlete | Stephan de Freitas Barcha
FEI World Ranking | 88
Name of horse | Primavera
Breeding | Calvaro F.C. x Paroli
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Yuri Mansur
FEI World Ranking | 64
Name of horse | Miss Blue
Breeding | Chacco-Blue x VDL Zirocco Blue
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Rodrigo Pessoa
FEI World Ranking | 147
Name of horse | Major Tom
Breeding | Vagabond de la Pomme x Heartbreaker
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Pedro Veniss
FEI World Ranking | 96
Name of horse | Nimrod de Muze
Breeding | Nabab de Reve x Tinka’s Boy
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 13
CANADA
Name of athlete | Erynn Ballard
FEI World Ranking | 22
Name of horse | Nikka vd Bisschop
Breeding | Emerald van’t Ruytershof x Nabab de Reve
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Mario Deslauriers
FEI World Ranking | 85
Name of horse | Emerson
Breeding | Eldorado vd Zeshoek x Berlin
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Amy Millar
FEI World Ranking | 56
Name of horse | Truman
Breeding | Mylord Carthago x Kolibri
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 15
Name of athlete | Tiffany Foster
FEI World Ranking | 18
Name of horse | Battlecry
Breeding | Vigo d’Arsouilles Stx x Latano
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 10
CHILE
Name of athlete | Agustin Covarrubias
FEI World Ranking | 439
Name of horse | Nelson du Petit Vivier
Breeding | Russel x Perhaps vh Molenvondel
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
19 OLDEST HORSE
10 YOUNGEST HORSE
12.7 YEARS AVERAGE AGE
COLOMBIA
Name of athlete | Rene Lopez Lizarazo
FEI World Ranking | 207
Name of horse | Kheros van’t Hoogeinde
Breeding | Echo van’t Spieveld x Darco
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
DENMARK
Name of athlete | Andreas Schou
FEI World Ranking | 129
Name of horse | Napoli vh Nederassenthof
Breeding | President x Quasimodo Z
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
EGYPT
Name of athlete | Nayel Nassar
FEI World Ranking | 26
Name of horse | Coronado
Breeding | San Patrignano Cassini x Acord II
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 15
SPAIN
Name of athlete | Eduardo Alvarez Aznar
FEI World Ranking | 44
Name of horse | Legend
Breeding | Ogano Sitte x Nabab de Reve
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Sergio Alvarez Moya
FEI World Ranking | 286
Name of horse | Puma HS
Breeding | Untouchable 27 x Party Dance
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Ismael Garcia Roque
FEI World Ranking | 374
Name of horse | Tirano
Breeding | Chacco-Blue x Action Breaker
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Eduardo Alvarez Aznar
FEI World Ranking | 44
Name of horse | Rokfeller de Pleville
Breeding | L’Arc de Triomphe x Apache D’Adriers
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 19
ESTONIA
Name of athlete | My Relander
FEI World Ranking | 553
Name of horse | Expert
Breeding | Ustinov x Purioso
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 15
Simon Delestre
FEI World Ranking | 7 I Amelusina R 51
Dexter R x Chin Chin Stallion
Julien Epaillard
FEI World Ranking | 5
Dubai du Cedre
Baloubet du Rouet x Diamant de Semilly Mare
Kevin Staut
FEI World Ranking | 17
Viking d’la Rousserie
Quaprice Bois Margot x Apache d’Adriers Gelding
Name of athlete | Olivier Perreau
FEI World Ranking | 72
Name of horse | Dorai D’Aiguilly
Breeding | Kannan x Toulon
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 11
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HIGHEST FEI WORLD RANKING OF RIDER
944
LOWEST FEI WORLD RANKING OF RIDER
GREAT BRITAIN
Name of athlete | Scott Brash
FEI World Ranking | 58
Name of horse | Jefferson
Breeding | Cooper vd Heffinck x Irco Mena
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 15
Name of athlete | Harry Charles
FEI World Ranking | 9
Name of horse | Romeo 88
Breeding | Contact vd Heffinck x Orlando
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 15
Name of athlete | Ben Maher
FEI World Ranking | 2
Name of horse | Point Break
Breeding | Action Breaker x Balou du Rouet
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 10
Name of athlete | Joseph Stockdale
FEI World Ranking | 185
Name of horse | Cacharel
Breeding | Cachas x Quinar
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 13
GERMANY
Name of athlete | Christian Kukuk
FEI World Ranking | 13
Name of horse | Checker 47
Breeding | Comme Il Faut 5 x Come On
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Richard Vogel
FEI World Ranking | 10
Name of horse | United Touch S
Breeding | Untouched x Lux Z
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Philipp Weishaupt
FEI World Ranking | 60
Name of horse | Zineday
Breeding | Zinedine x Polydor
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 10
Name of athlete | Jana Wargers
FEI World Ranking | 62
Name of horse | Dorette
Breeding | Dollar du Murier x Fighting Alpha 3
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 15
GREECE
Name of athlete | Ioli Mytilinaiou
FEI World Ranking | 166
Name of horse | L’Artiste de Toxandra
Breeding | Toulon x Kashmir van Shuttershof
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
IRELAND
Name of athlete | Daniel Coyle
FEI World Ranking | 11
Name of horse | I Legacy
Breeding | Chippendale Z x Bon Ami
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Cian O’Connor
FEI World Ranking | 36
Name of horse | Maurice
Breeding | Thunder vd Zuuthoeve x Eros Platiere
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Shane Sweetnam
FEI World Ranking | 12
Name of horse | James Kann Cruz
Breeding | Kannan x Cruising
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Bertram Allen
FEI World Ranking | 54
Name of horse | Pacino Amiro
Breeding | Pacino x NC Amiro
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 12
ISRAEL
Name of athlete | Daniel Bluman
FEI World Ranking | 24
Name of horse | Ladriano Z
Breeding | Lawito x Baloubet du Rouet
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 16
Name of athlete | Ashlee Bond
FEI World Ranking | 68
Name of horse | Donatello 141
Breeding | Diarado x Lamoureux I
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Robin Muhr
FEI World Ranking | 215
Name of horse | Galaxy HM
Breeding | Quality Time TN x Crawford
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Isabella Russekoff
FEI World Ranking | 561
Name of horse | C Vier 2
Breeding | Cardento 933 x Concorde
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 16
JAPAN
Name of athlete | Takashi Haase Shibayama
FEI World Ranking | 863
Name of horse | Karamell M&M
Breeding | Kannan x Contendro I
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 10
Name of athlete | Eiken Sato
FEI World Ranking | 689
Name of horse | Chadellano
Breeding | Chacco-Blue x Centadel
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Taizo Sugitani
FEI World Ranking | 944
Name of horse | Quincy 194
Breeding | Quaid I x As di Villagana
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
ITALY
Name of athlete | Emanuele Camilli
FEI World Ranking | 38
Name of horse | Odense Odeveld
Breeding | Diamant de Semilly x Qerlybet Hero
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 10
Name of athlete | Mike Kawai
FEI World Ranking | 435
Name of horse | Saxo de la Cour
Breeding | Tlaloc M x Jalisco B
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 18
KINGDOM OF SAUDIA ARABIA
Name of athlete | Ramzy Al Duhami
FEI World Ranking | 207
Name of horse | Untouchable 32
Breeding | Van Helsing x Lady’s King
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Abdulrahman Alrajhi
FEI World Ranking | 104
Name of horse | Ventago
Breeding | Van Helsing x Hunter’s Scendix
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Abdullah Alsharbatly
FEI World Ranking | 59
Name of horse | Alamo
Breeding | Ukato x Equador
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 16
Name of athlete | Khaled Almobty
FEI World Ranking | 103
Name of horse | Jaguar King WD
Breeding | VDL Zirocco Blue x VRH Toulon
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 10
Name of athlete | Kristaps Neretnieks
FEI World Ranking | 92
Name of horse | Palladium KJV
Breeding | Falkenhof’s Lancer x Cornet Obolensky
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 10
LITHUANIA
Name of athlete | Andrius Petrovas
FEI World Ranking | 548
Name of horse | Linkolns
Breeding | Louis J x Calando IV
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 17
MEXICO
Name of athlete | Jose Antonio Chedraui Eguia
FEI World Ranking | 101
Name of horse | H-Lucky Retto
Breeding | Bernini x Germus R
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Eugenio Garza Perez
FEI World Ranking | 143
Name of horse | Contago
Breeding | Cornet Obolensky x Cassini II
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Carlos Hank Guerreiro
FEI World Ranking | 134
Name of horse | Porthos Maestro WH Z
Breeding | Picasso Z x Ogano Sitte
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 10
Name of athlete | Andres Azcarraga
FEI World Ranking | 393
Name of horse | Contendros 2
Breeding | Contendro I x Drosselklang II
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 17
NETHERLANDS
Name of athlete | Willem Greve
FEI World Ranking | 28
Name of horse | Grandorado
Breeding | Eldorado vd Zeshoek x Carolus II
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Harrie Smolders
FEI World Ranking | 20
Name of horse | Uricas v/d Kattevennen
Breeding | Uriko x Cassini I
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Maikel van der Vleuten
FEI World Ranking | 19
Name of horse | Beauville Z
Breeding | Bustique x Jumpy de Fontaines
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Kim Emmen
FEI World Ranking | 108
Name of horse | Imagine
Breeding | Cassini Gold x Lord Z
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
NORWAY
Name of athlete | Victoria Gulliksen
FEI World Ranking | 469
Name of horse | Mistral van de Vogelzang
Breeding | Elvis ter Putte x Clinton
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 12
POLAND
Name of athlete | Adam Grzegorzewski
FEI World Ranking | 188
Name of horse | Issem
Breeding | Quality Time TN x Clinton
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Michal Tyszko
FEI World Ranking | 562
Name of horse | Colinero
Breeding | Cola 10 x Escudo 19
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Maksymilian Wechta
FEI World Ranking | 503
Name of horse | Chepettano
Breeding | Chepetto x Calido I
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Dawid Kubiak
FEI World Ranking | 509
Name of horse | Flash Blue B
Breeding | Mr Blue x Pionier
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
PORTUGAL
Name of athlete | Duarte Seabra
FEI World Ranking | 130
Name of horse | Dourados 2
Breeding | Diarado x Cornet Obolensky
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
SWITZERLAND
Name of athlete | Martin Fuchs
FEI World Ranking | 8
Name of horse | Leone Jei
Breeding | Baltic VDL x Corland
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Steve Guerdat
FEI World Ranking | 4
Name of horse | Dynamix de Belheme
Breeding | Snaike de Blondel x Cornet Obolensky
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 11
WBFSH RANKINGS SHOWJUMPING
1ST (2ND)
Diamant de Semilly
2ND (1ST)
Chacco-Blue
3RD (4TH)
Kannan
4TH (3RD)
Mylord Carthago HN 5TH (10TH)
VDL Zirocco Blue 6TH (5TH)
Toulon
7TH (6TH)
Casall
8TH (7TH)
Cardento 933
9TH (8TH)
Eldorado vd Zeshoek 10TH (16TH)
Comme Il Faut 5
Name of athlete | Pius Schwizer
FEI World Ranking | 49
Name of horse | Vancouver de Lanlore
Breeding | Toulon x Le Tot de Semilly
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 15
Name of athlete | Edouard Schmitz
FEI World Ranking | 164
Name of horse | Gamin van’t Naastveldhof
Breeding | Tannenhof’s Chacco Chacco x Toulon
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 12
SWEDEN
Name of athlete | Rolf-Goran Bengtsson
FEI World Ranking | 75
Name of horse | Zuccero HV
Breeding | VDL Zirocco Blue x Caretino
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Peder Fredricson
FEI World Ranking | 14
Name of horse | Catch Me Not S
Breeding | Cardento 933 x Ramiro’s Son I
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 18
Name of athlete | Henrik von Eckermann
FEI World Ranking | 1
Name of horse | King Edward
Breeding | Edward x Feo de Lauzelle
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Malin Baryard-Johnsson
FEI World Ranking | 63
Name of horse | Indiana
Breeding | Kashmir van Schuttershof x Animo’s Hallo
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 16
SYRIA
Name of athlete | Amre Hamcho
FEI World Ranking | 668
Name of horse | Vagabon des Forets
Breeding | Corofino 2 x Richebourg
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 15
THAILAND
Name of athlete | Janakabhorn Karunayadhaj
FEI World Ranking | 291
Name of horse | Kinmar Agalux
Breeding | Aganix Du Seigneur x Lux Z
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 12
DIAMANT DE SEMILLY X 3
ELDORADO VD ZESHOEK X 3
UAE
Name of athlete | Ali Hamad Al Kirbi
FEI World Ranking | 446
Name of horse | Jarlin de Torres
Breeding | Jarnac x Calvaro F.C.
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Abdullah Mohd Al Marri
FEI World Ranking | 268
Name of horse | McGregor
Breeding | Cardento 933 x Mark Twain
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Omar Abdul Aziz Al Marzooqi
FEI World Ranking | 192
Name of horse | Enjoy de la Mure
Breeding | Vigo Cece x Sable Rose
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 10
Name of athlete | Salim Ahmed Al Suwaidi
FEI World Ranking | 304
Name of horse | Foncetti vd Heffinck
Breeding | For Pleasure x Concetto
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 10
USA
Name of athlete | Kent Farrington
FEI World Ranking | 6
Name of horse | Greya
Breeding | Colestus x Contender
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 10
Name of athlete | Laura Kraut
FEI World Ranking | 35
Name of horse | Baloutinue
Breeding | Balou du Rouet x Landor S
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Name of athlete | McLain Ward
FEI World Ranking | 15
Name of horse | Ilex
Breeding | Baltic VDL x Chin Chin
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Karl Cook
FEI World Ranking | 23
Name of horse | Caracole de la Roque
Breeding | Zandor Z x Kannan
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 12
VENEZUELA
Name of athlete | Luis Fernando Larrazabal
FEI World Ranking | 95
Name of horse | Condara
Breeding | Conthargos x Catapult 7
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 12
EVENTING AT THE OLYMPICS
AUSTRALIA
Name of athlete | Christopher Burton
FEI World Ranking | 151
Name of horse | Shadow Man
Breeding | Fidjy of Colors x Winningmood Van De Arenberg
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Kevin McNab
FEI World Ranking | 70
Name of horse | Don Quidam
Breeding | Quidam x Amethist
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 16
Name of athlete | Shane Rose
FEI World Ranking | 103
Name of horse | Virgil
Breeding | Vivant x Distinctly North xx
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 19
Name of athlete | Shenae Lowings
FEI World Ranking | 86
Name of horse | Bold Venture
Breeding | Devaraja x Zamoff
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
AUSTRIA
Name of athlete | Harald Ambros
FEI World Ranking | 408
Name of horse | Vitorio du Montet
Breeding | Lando x Arpege Pierreville
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 15
Name of athlete | Lea Siegl
FEI World Ranking | 78
Name of horse | DSP Fighting Line
Breeding | Ostermond xx x Laretto Diavolo
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 17
BELGIUM
Name of athlete | Lara De Liedekerke-Meier
FEI World Ranking | 4
Name of horse | Origi
Breeding | Indoctro x Darco
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 10
Name of athlete | Karin Donckers
FEI World Ranking | 125
Name of horse | Leipheimer van’t Verahof
Breeding | Vigo D’Arsouilles Stx x Southern Gale
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Tine Magnus
FEI World Ranking | 191
Name of horse | Dia van het Lichterveld Z
Breeding | Diamant de Semilly x Canadian River
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 10
Name of athlete | Cyril Gavrilovic
FEI World Ranking | 234
Name of horse | Elmundo de Gasco
Breeding | Tlaloc M x Baloubet du Rouet
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 10
BRAZIL
Name of athlete | Marcio Carvalho Jorge
FEI World Ranking | 141
Name of horse | Castle Howard Casanova
Breeding | Womanizer x Cavalier Royale
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Rafael Mamprin Losano
FEI World Ranking | 277
Name of horse | Withington
Breeding | Wolkenderry x Loughahoe Guy
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Carlos Parro
FEI World Ranking | 241
Name of horse | Safira
Breeding | Spring’s Spirit x Uptons Deli Circus
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Ruy Fonseca
FEI World Ranking | 390
Name of horse | Ballypatrick SRS
Breeding | Pacino x Clover Hill
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
MOST FEATURED SIRES
DIARADO X 3
JAGUAR MAIL X 3
DIAMANT DE SEMILLY X 2
ARKANSAS X 2
NUMERO UNO X 2
QUIDAM DE REVEL X 2
TOLAN R. X 2
CANADA
Name of athlete | Jessica Phoenix
FEI World Ranking | 96
Name of horse | Freedom GS
Breeding | Humble GS x Fidertanz
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Karl Slezak
FEI World Ranking | 85
Name of horse | Hot Bobo
Breeding | Arkansas x Supreme Leader
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Michael Winter
FEI World Ranking | 309
Name of horse | El Mundo
Breeding | Numero Uno x Calvaro FC
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 15
Name of athlete | Colleen Loach
FEI World Ranking | 101
Name of horse | FE Golden Eye
Breeding | Goldfever 3 x Contendro I
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 12
CHINA
Name of athlete | Alex Hua Tian
FEI World Ranking | 45
Name of horse | Jilsonne van Bareelhof
Breeding | Nevada van de Rostral x Winningmood
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 15
Name of athlete | Huadong Sun
FEI World Ranking | 551
Name of horse | Lady Chin van’t Moerven Z
Breeding | Lord Chin x Matchero
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 14
CZECH
Name of athlete | Miloslav Prihoda Jr
FEI World Ranking | 290
Name of horse | Ferreolus Lat
Breeding | Jaguar Mail x Royal Dance
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Miroslav Trunda
FEI World Ranking | 196
Name of horse | Shutterflyke
Breeding | Sir Shutterfly x BMC Kigali
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 13
DENMARK
Name of athlete | Peter T. Flarup
FEI World Ranking | 120
Name of horse | Fascination
Breeding | Favorit Ask x Lando
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
ECUADOR
Name of athlete | Nicolas Wettstein
FEI World Ranking | 1099
Name of horse | Altier D’Aurois
Breeding | Sisley De La Tour Vidal x Crystal Diamonds
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Ronald Zabala Goetschel
FEI World Ranking | 1146
Name of horse | Wundermaske
Breeding | Weltbekannt x Deerhound
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 21
SPAIN
Name of athlete | Esteban Benitez Valle
FEI World Ranking | 154
Name of horse | Utrera AA 35 1
Breeding | Veloce de Favi x Fusain du Defey X
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Carlos Diaz Fernandez
FEI World Ranking | 68
Name of horse | Taraje CP 21.10
Breeding | Eole des Orcets x Count Ivor
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 11
FINLAND
Name of athlete | Veera Manninen
FEI World Ranking | 466
Name of horse | Sir Greg
Breeding | Sir Gregory x Royal Diamond
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Sanna Siltakorpi
FEI World Ranking | 320
Name of horse | Bofey Click
Breeding | Chirlon x Distinctly
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 15
FRANCE
Name of athlete | Karim Florent Laghouag
FEI World Ranking | 38
Name of horse | Triton Fontaine
Breeding | Gentleman IV x Nightko
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 17
Name of athlete | Stephane Landois
FEI World Ranking | 62
Name of horse | Chaman Dumontceau
Breeding | Top Berlin du Temple x Narcos II
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Nicolas Touzaint
FEI World Ranking | 12
Name of horse | Diabolo Menthe
Breeding | Scareface de Mars x Caesar van de Helle
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Gireg Le Coz
FEI World Ranking | 138
Name of horse | Aisprit de la Loge
Breeding | Quppydam des Horts x Dollar du Murier
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
81 COMPETITORS (INCLUDING RESERVES)
55 GELDINGS
6 STALLIONS
20 MARES
GREAT BRITAIN
Name of athlete | Rosalind Canter
FEI World Ranking | 1
Name of horse | Lordships Graffalo
Breeding | Birkhof’s Grafenstolz x Rock King
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Laura Collett
FEI World Ranking | 25
Name of horse | London 52
Breeding | Landos x Quinar Z
Sex of horse | Gelding Age | 15
Name of athlete | Tom McEwen
FEI World Ranking | 3
Name of horse | JL Dublin
Breeding | Diarado x Canto 16
Sex of horse | Gelding Age | 13
Name of athlete | Yasmin Ingham
FEI World Ranking | 5
Name of horse | Banzai du Loir
Breeding | Nouma d’Auzay x Livarot
Sex of horse | Gelding Age | 13
GERMANY
Name of athlete | Sandra Auffarth
FEI World Ranking | 61
Name of horse | Viamant du Matz
Breeding | Diamant de Semilly x Voltigeur Le Malin
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 15
Name of athlete | Michael Jung
FEI World Ranking | 41
Name of horse | Fischerchipmunk FRH
Breeding | Contendro I x Heraldik
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 16
Name of athlete | Christoph Wahler
FEI World Ranking | 20
Name of horse | Carjatan S
Breeding | Clearway x Galant Vert
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 15
Name of athlete | Julia Krajewski
FEI World Ranking | 36
Name of horse | Nickel 21
Breeding | Numero Uno x Lorentin
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 10
HUNGARY
Name of athlete | Balázs Kaizinger
FEI World Ranking | 728
Name of horse | Herr Cooles Classico
Breeding | Hosco x Corofino I
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 12
IRELAND
Name of athlete | Susannah Berry
FEI World Ranking | 74
Name of horse | Wellfields Lincoln
Breeding | Luidam x Priolo xx
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Sarah Ennis
FEI World Ranking | 67
Name of horse | Action Lady M
Breeding | Plot Blue x Acorado
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 10
Name of athlete | Austin O’Connor
FEI World Ranking | 40
Name of horse | Colorado Blue
Breeding | Jaguar Mail x Rock Kind
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 15
Name of athlete | Aoife Clark
FEI World Ranking | 110
Name of horse | Freelance
Breeding | Da Vinci x Fresh Breeze xx
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 11
21 OLDEST HORSE
9
YOUNGEST HORSE
13.5 YEARS
AVERAGE AGE
ITALY
Name of athlete | Evelina Bertoli
FEI World Ranking | 148
Name of horse | Fidjy des Melezes
Breeding | Aga Khan x Bayard D’Elle
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Emiliano Portale
FEI World Ranking | 213
Name of horse | Future
Breeding | Fetcher N x Le Mistral
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 16
Name of athlete | Giovanni Ugolotti
FEI World Ranking | 139
Name of horse | Swirly Temptress
Breeding | For Ladies Only x Brentano 11
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Pietro Sandei
FEI World Ranking | 97
Name of horse | Rubis de Prere
Breeding | Fedor de Seves x Quandy du Mayne
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 19
JAPAN
Name of athlete
FEI World Ranking
Name of horse
Breeding
Sex of horse
Age
Name of athlete
FEI World Ranking
Name of horse |
Breeding | Obos Quality 004 x Unknown
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 16
Name of athlete | Kazuma Tomoto
FEI World Ranking | 107
Name of horse | Vinci de la Vigne
Breeding | Esterel des Bois SF x Duc du Hutrel
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 15
Name of athlete | Toshiyuki Tanaka
FEI World Ranking | 48
Name of horse | Jefferson
Breeding | Jaquino x Colman
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 13
MOROCCO
Name of athlete | Noor Slaoui
FEI World Ranking | 1400
Name of horse | Cash in Hand
Breeding | Sayarshan x Carrabawn View
Sex of horse | Stallion
Age | 11
NETHERLANDS
Name of athlete | Janneke Boonzaaijer
FEI World Ranking | 182
Name of horse | Champ de Tailleur
Breeding | Quidam de Revel x Oberon du Moulin
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 17
Name of athlete | Sanne De Jong
FEI World Ranking | 340
Name of horse | Enjoy
Breeding | Cartano x Haarlem
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 15
Name of athlete | Raf Kooremans
FEI World Ranking | 208
Name of horse | Radar Love
Breeding | Diarado x Claudio’s Son
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Elaine Pen
FEI World Ranking | 1278
Name of horse | Divali
Breeding | Cardento 933 x Nimmerdor
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 16
NEW ZEALAND
Name of athlete | Clarke Johnstone
FEI World Ranking | 30
Name of horse | Menlo Park
Breeding | Berlin x Rock King
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Jonelle Price
FEI World Ranking | 8
Name of horse | Hiarado
Breeding | Diarado x Ekstein
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 12
Name of athlete | Tim Price
FEI World Ranking | 9
Name of horse | Falco
Breeding | Cardenio 2 x Weinberg
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 15
Name of athlete | Caroline Powell
FEI World Ranking | 23
Name of horse | Special Cavalier
Breeding | Cavalier Royale x Touchdown
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 11
POLAND
Name of athlete | Malgorzata Korycka
FEI World Ranking | 1340
Name of horse | Canvalencia
Breeding | Verdi TN x Contender
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Robert Powala
FEI World Ranking | 263
Name of horse | Tosca del Castegno
Breeding | Cascari x Caretino
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Pawel Warszawski
FEI World Ranking | 150
Name of horse | Lucinda Ex Ani 4
Breeding | Limbus x Chello I
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 16
Name of athlete | Wiktoria Knap
FEI World Ranking | 616
Name of horse | Quintus 134
Breeding | Quaterman 2 x Heraldik
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
PORTUGAL
Name of athlete | Manuel Grave
FEI World Ranking | 576
Name of horse | Carat de Bremoy
Breeding | Quick Star x Diamant de Semilly
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 12
SOUTH AFRICA
Name of athlete | Alexander Peternell
FEI World Ranking | 1650
Name of horse | Figaro des Premices
Breeding | Quidam de Revel x Felton du Mont
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 9
LOWEST FEI WORLD RANKING OF RIDER NUMBER 1
HIGHEST FEI WORLD RANKING OF RIDER
SWITZERLAND
Name of athlete | Robin Godel
FEI World Ranking | 80
Name of horse | Grandeur de Lully Ch
Breeding | Greco de Lully Ch x Apartos
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 16
Name of athlete | Mélody Johner
FEI World Ranking | 105
Name of horse | Toubleu de Rueire
Breeding | Mr Blue x Bayard D’Elle
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 17
Name of athlete | Felix Vogg
FEI World Ranking | 21
Name of horse | Dao de L’Ocean
Breeding | Kannan x Heraldik
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 11
Name of athlete | Nadja Minder
FEI World Ranking | 79
Name of horse | Toblerone
Breeding | Summer Song x Unknown
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 17
SWEDEN
Name of athlete | Frida Andersen
FEI World Ranking | 126
Name of horse | Box Leo
Breeding | Jaguar Mail x Quite Easy
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Louise Romeike
FEI World Ranking | 76
Name of horse | Caspian 15
Breeding | LB Crumble x Heraldik
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 10
Name of athlete | Sofia Sjoborg
FEI World Ranking | 266
Name of horse | Bryjamolga VH Marienshof
Breeding | Bamako de Muze x Lord Z
Sex of horse | Mare
Age | 13
Name of athlete | Malin Asai
FEI World Ranking | 400
Name of horse | Golden Midnight
Breeding | Goldmine x Maraton
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 16
WBFSH RANKINGS
EVENTING
1ST (1ST)
Diarado
2ND (3RD)
Obos Quality 004
3RD (2ND)
Grafenstolz/Birkhof’s
Grafenstolz 4TH (4TH)
Jaguar Mail 5TH (9TH)
Kannan
6TH (53RD)
Zavall VDL 7TH (5TH)
Contendro I 8TH (34TH)
Puissance 9TH (38TH)
Upsilon 10TH (14TH)
Diamant de Semilly
USA
Name of athlete | William Coleman
FEI World Ranking | 39
Name of horse | Off the Record
Breeding | Arkansas x Ard Ohio
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 15
Name of athlete | Boyd Martin
FEI World Ranking | 6
Name of horse | Fedarman B
Breeding | Eurocommerce Washington x Fedor
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 14
Name of athlete | Caroline Pamukcu
FEI World Ranking | 11
Name of horse | HSH Blake
Breeding | Tolan R. x Kannan
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 9
Name of athlete | Elisabeth Halliday
FEI World Ranking | 14
Name of horse | Nutcracker
Breeding | Tolan R. x Cobra
Sex of horse | Gelding
Age | 10
