Admin Table of Contents
- 1 How old was Reed Kessler when she was in the Olympics?
- 2 Does Reed Kessler still compete?
- 3 Who was the youngest equestrian in the Olympics?
- 4 Where was Reed Kessler born?
- 5 Did Jessica Springsteen make the Olympic team?
- 6 How tall is Reed Kessler?
- 7 How old was Katie Kessler when she qualified for the Olympics?
- 8 Who is Kessler show Stables?
How old was Reed Kessler when she was in the Olympics?
18 years old
Armonk, New York, U.S. Reed Catherine Kessler (born July 9, 1994) is an American show jumping competitor currently based in the Netherlands. At 18 years old, Kessler qualified for the 2012 London Olympics, becoming the youngest rider in Show Jumping history to ever compete at the Games.
Does Reed Kessler still compete?
In 2015, Kessler Show Stables purchased a 25- acre farm in Guttecoven, Netherlands where Reed was running her own competition stable until the spring of 2018. In June 2018, Reed relocated back to the states and is now living in New York City where she will be attending Columbia University.
What age did Reed Kessler start riding?
My first ride was when I was just six months old – my parents held me in a basket on my pony… I could ride before I could walk!
Who is the youngest equestrian?
The oldest rider was 72-year-old Arthur von Pongracz of Austria at the 1936 Summer Olympics, while the youngest was 16-year-old Luiza Almeida of Brazil at the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Who was the youngest equestrian in the Olympics?
The youngest competitor in the Olympic eventing competition at the Tokyo Olympics is 22-year-old Lea Siegl, who is representing Austria. She is riding Marianne Mühlböck’s 14-year-old chestnut gelding DSP Fighting Line, a horse with whom Lea has contested junior and young rider European Championships.
Where was Reed Kessler born?
New JerseyReed Kessler / Place of birth
How old is Julia Krajewski?
33 years (October 22, 1988)Julia Krajewski / Age
How old do you have to be to compete in the Olympics horseback?
There is no age limit to being on the Olympic Equestrian team. Riders in their seventies have debuted at the Olympics and competed successfully.
Did Jessica Springsteen make the Olympic team?
Jessica Springsteen, daughter of Bruce Springsteen, wins Olympic silver medal with US equestrian team. Jessica Springsteen and the US equestrian jumping team won silver in Tokyo. Jessica, 29, made her Olympic debut in Tokyo. Jessica, the daughter of Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa, grew up horseback riding.
How tall is Reed Kessler?
5′ 5″Reed Kessler / Height
Are there any thoroughbreds in the Olympics?
Recent Olympic games featured several light breed horses on the American team. The 2012 Olympics included an Australian/Westphalian Thoroughbred, and the 2004 American team competed with a Canadian-bred Thoroughbred. Anglo-Arabs have also competed in dressage, jumping and eventing.
Where is Reed Kessler now?
Reed Kessler. Reed Catherine Kessler (born July 9, 1994) is an American show jumping competitor currently based in The Netherlands.
How old was Katie Kessler when she qualified for the Olympics?
At 18 years old, Kessler qualified for the 2012 London Olympics, becoming the youngest rider in Show Jumping history to ever compete at the Games. Kessler trained with her godparents Katie and Henri Prudent for seven years.
Who is Kessler show Stables?
As Reed grew up and her dedication to riding became clear, the family began Kessler Show Stables, originally in New York before moving to Lexington, Kentucky, as well as a winter stable in Wellington, Florida. Ever since she was a young child in her first leadline class, Reed has maintained a single-minded focus and competitive desire to win.
Who is Katie Kessler and where is she now?
Kessler trained with her godparents Katie and Henri Prudent for seven years. In September 2013 she began training with Germany’s Marcus Ehning and moved to his home base in Borken, Germany. Kessler is also an Ambassador for JustWorld International, a charity supporting education and healthcare in developing countries.