The U.S. Olympic Equestrian Show Jumping Team has done it! They won the gold in the final round of team show jumping.
In a jump-off against Canada, U.S. riders had three clear rounds. The U.S. and Canada were tied with 20 penalties after 2 rounds. Under Olympic rules, all team members return to jump-off. The United States was first in the ring with a clear round from McLain Ward on Sapphire. Canadian rider, Jill Henselwood with Special Ed, was next and had one rail down. Laura Kraut, aboard 15.2 hand Cedric, followed with the second clear found for the U.S. The next Canadian in the ring was Eric Lamaze jumping clear with Hickstead.
This put the pressure on American rider, Will Simpson and Carlsson vom Dach. If they jumped clear, the U.S. had the gold which meant Canadian Ian Millar and anchor rider for the U.S., Beezie Madden, didn't have to jump. Of course, they came through and the U.S. won the gold!
The complete team results are as follows:
1. United States - 20 - Jump-off - 0
2. Canada - 20 - Jump-off - 4
3. Norway - 27
4. Switzerland - 30
5. Germany - 34
6. Netherlands - 34
7. Great Britain - 37
8. Sweden - 38
9. Australia - 41
The next and final day of show jumping is Thursday, August 21st when the Individual medals will be decided.
GO USA!!
Good to hear - not something that gets alot of press - but I grew up on a farm and worked for the Kansas State Athletic department that had Equarian sports. - Go USA!
James:
This is why I wanted to inform everyone of the latest on the Equestrian Olympic events. Equestrian events in general don't get much coverage.
GO USA!!
Way to go USA. I will have to tell my granddaughter
Good to know Brigita. I knew that there were Equestrian events but they don't get the media coverage like the rest of the events. Go USA...
Linda:
When it comes to Show Jumping, we have a great team this year!
Michael:
For some reason, the media doesn't cover the eqeustrian events much. Why, I don't know. There are certainly many of us that would love to see more of it.