Another historical HF Olympics is now in the history books, and what a fantastic four days of competition it was! The caliber of horses brought forward by each owner made for a very exciting event. Every horse earned their place in this prestigious event, and to have been there is a win on its own. Congratulations to everyone!
To view the full 2020 results:
https://horsesforever.proboards.com/thread/63341/2020-hf-olympics
To see a list of all medalists over the years: https://horsesforever.proboards.com/thread/42539/hf-olympic-medalists
ONTO THE MEDALISTS!
DRESSAGE DIVISION
GOLD MEDALIST
Tango D’or
(Guaranteed Gold X Tanzelfe)
2006 Palomino Trakehner Stallion
Bred by Kal of unknown
Owned by Shan of Eagle Talon Cairde
eagletaloncairde.proboards.com/thread/72/tango-dor-2006-3hh-palomino
Earning a 22nd in the qualifiers, this former Committee horse decided to dominate at the Olympics. His 19th and 4th qualified him 12 of 18, and his flawless performance in the Freestyle secured the GOLD MEDAL.
SILVER MEDALIST
Frosty King
(Aulrab X GF Silver Mystery)
1999 Grey Crabbet Arabian Stallion
Bred by Amanda of Castle Keep Stables/New Harvest Arabians
Owned by Amanda of Castle Keep Stables
thefakepony.com/castlekeepstables/horsepage.php?id=835
True to his althetic lineage, Frosty King qualified 17th against the big sport horses. Moving onto the Olympics, he pulled 17th and 5th, which qualified him at 10th. For the Freestyle, he really brought his A-game and earned the SILVER MEDAL.
BRONZE MEDALIST
Butterflies Rising
(Danaway Sunny X Bryn Carregwen Awela Mai)
2006 Palomino Welsh Sport Horse Stallion
Bred by Alex of Fort Worth Equestrian
Owned by Lori of Rising Phoenix Farm
risingphoenixfarm.proboards.com/thread/3232/butterflies-rising-palomino-welsh-stallion
This pint-sized powerhouse is yet another former Committee horse! He secured his trip with a 12th in the qualifiers, which turned into 13th, 1st, and ranked 3 of 18 at the Olympics. In the Freestyle, he was awarded BRONZE for his outstanding performance.
SHOW JUMPING DIVISION
GOLD MEDALIST
Ivar
(Apollon X Karina)
2001 Bay Leopard Knabstrupper Stallion
Bred by Tessa of Southern Acres Inc
Owned by Amanda of Castle Keep Stables
thefakepony.com/castlekeepstables/horsepage.php?id=1353
Ivar, a seasoned competitor both in HF and All-Sim, he had a rocky time of it this week after doing well with qualifying 17th. A fourteenth, an elimination, and an eighteenth didn’t give his owner much hope for the final, but he pulled it off with a GOLD MEDAL!
SILVER MEDALIST
Saleen
(Maserati X LL Rhetorical Grace)
2005 Black Selle Francais X Dutch Warmblood X Trakehner Mare
Bred by Kelly Smith of Haven Farm
Owned by Shan of Eagle Talon Meascrtha
A former Committee horse that qualified 14th, Saleen came in strong at the Olympics. With a 16th, a 6th, and a 7th, she really earned her SILVER MEDAL. Her great-grandsire is also a medalist!
BRONZE MEDALIST
Bywinds White Gold
(Bywinds Pure Gold X The Champagne Waterfall)
2007 Cremello Anglo-Arab X Oldenburg Warmblood Stallion
Bred by Sacha of Bywinds LLC
Owned by Megan of C&H Ranch
chranch.twolarrysracing.com/stallions/bywindswhitegold.shtml
Another former Committee horse, Bywinds White Gold qualified 5th and brought a 5th, 4th, and 6th to the Oympics. He truly came by his BRONZE MEDAL honestly, as his sire is also a silver medalist in HF!
EVENTING DIVISION
GOLD MEDALIST
Tragedy Note PVE
(SM True Sinner X Muzikal Splash)
2006 Bay Tobiano Dutch Warmblood Stallion
Bred by Eagle Talon Manor (not Pineview Equestrian?)
Owned by Shan of Eagle Talon Cairde
Ranked 23 in the qualifiers, this stallion outperformed himself in the Olympics. Placing first in dressage, thirteenth in cross country, and fifth in show jumping, he really earned his GOLD MEDAL.
SILVER MEDALIST
HR Hot Hot Heat
(Demons Don’t Dream x Benatar)
2003 Bay American Warmblood Mare
Bred by Dana/Marybeth of Hard Rock Equestrian
Owned by Rae of Ahava Estates
ahavaestates.weebly.com/mares.html
HR Hot Hot Heat actually didn’t make the top 25 in the officially qualified list, but was still eligible based on scores. She really prove that she thought she was plenty good enough, and after a second in dressage, a third in cross country, and a third in show jumping, she definitely deserves her place in HF history with her SILVER MEDAL.
BRONZE MEDALIST
Aromantik
(Izumitel x Argentyna)
2005 Black Bay Russian Warmblood Stallion
Bred by Arielle of Mooncroft Hollow
Owned by Lori of Rising Phoenix Farm
risingphoenixfarm.proboards.com/thread/3381/aromantik-2005-black-russian-stallion
Aromantik is actually a former Committee horse! Placing 13th in the qualifiers, he kicked it up a notch with his third in dressage, first in cross country, and first in show jumping for an overall BRONZE MEDAL.
