Who is the most famous horse jumper?
Top 10 Riders
| Rk | Athlete | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLain Ward | 7545.00 |
| 2 | Kent Farrington | 7144.00 |
| 3 | Laura Kraut | 6840.00 |
| 4 | Jessica Springsteen | 5275.00 |
Did Harvey Smith compete in the Olympics?
Harvey Smith also competed in two Summer Olympics, although Gold eluded him on both occasions with his best finish being fourth in the individual show jumping event in Munich, 1972. Fast forward to the London 2012 Olympics and Harvey is still in the frame.
Is Harvey Smith the showjumper still alive?
Harvey John Smith (born 29 December 1938) is a former British show jumping champion. Smith was born in the West Riding of Yorkshire, and still maintains his stables at Craiglands Farm, High Eldwick, Bingley, near Bradford.
What was Harvey Smiths horse called?
Farmer’s Boy
The young Smith had a kindred spirit in an unheralded horse called Farmer’s Boy who he bought at Botterill’s Sale in 1954 for just £40.
Who is the best horse rider?
The 10 most famous horse riders & equestrians of today.
- Charlotte Dujardin. Born on July 13, 1985, Charlotte has been a world-renowned British dressage rider for many years.
- Sir Mark Todd. Credit to The AM Show.
- Pippa Funnell.
- Steffen Peters.
- Beezie Madden.
- Michael Jung.
- Anky Van Grunsven.
- Isabell Werth.
What happened Caroline Bradley?
She died, aged 37, after collapsing at the Suffolk show having suffered a heart attack.
When did Harvey Smith retire?
1990
In 1977, Smith won team silver at the European Championships in Vienna. He also won team silver at the European Championships at Hickstead in 1983. Winning more than 50 Grand Prix titles throughout his long career; he finally retired from show jumping in 1990, at the age of 52.
Did Harvey Smith win an Olympic medal?
Smith took part in both the 1968 and 1972 Olympics but failed to win a medal. Smith won five medals at the European Championships, three in the individual event, and was the bronze medalist at the 1970 World Championships. He later became a BBC commentator on show jumping, notably for the 1984 Olympics.