Equestrian sports are among those contested at the Summer Olympic Games. Equine events began at the Olympics in 1900, when competitions in polo (considered by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to be a separate sport from the other equestrian events), vaulting, four-in-hand driving, mail coach driving, mixed hacks and hunters and three types of jumping (high jump, long jump and show-jumping) were held.[1][2] Most of these events were later discontinued, although equestrian events have continued through the 2008 Summer Olympics, and now include team and individual dressage, three-day eventing and show-jumping.[3] Competitors in the modern pentathalon event also have to complete an equestrian show-jumping course, but this is not part of the equestrian events.[4]
Modern-day Olympic equestrian events are rooted in cavalry skills and classical horsemanship,[5] and through 1948, competition was restricted to active-duty officers on military horses.[6] Only after 1952, as mechanization of warfare reduced the number of military riders, were civilian riders allowed to compete.[7][8] Equestrian is the only Olympic sport in which animals compete with humans, and is one of three sports in which the genders compete against each other,[9] the others being some sailing divisions and the mixed doubles division of badminton.[10][11] The rules for Olympic equestrian competition are set by the Fédération Équestre Internationale, the international governing body for equestrian sports.[3]
In two instances, the equestrian portion of the Olympics has been held in a different location from the rest of the games. The first was during the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia when, due to Australian quarantine laws, the equestrian portion was held in Stockholm, Sweden. At the next IOC meeting, it was decided to hold a special Equestrian Olympic Games several months before the actual Olympics, complete with its own opening and closing ceremonies.[12] This meant that Switzerland, which had officially boycotted the 1956 Games because of the Soviet Union's recent invasion of Hungary, still brought home a medal because of its participation in the equestrian portion several months earlier.[12][13] The second instance was during the 2008 Summer Olympics, when the equestrian events were held in Hong Kong rather than Beijing. This decision was made when, in 2005, international veterinary groups refused to certify the main Olympic city as free of equine diseases. This would have resulted in horses leaving Beijing after the games and having to go through lengthy quarantine processes before being allowed to re-enter their home countries. Hong Kong also had the benefit of having better facilities, including a top equine hospital and one of only a few equine drug-testing labs in the world.[14]
The Summer Olympics have included 2,129 equestrian participants, including 1,751 men and 378 women, from 69 countries.[1][note 1], of which 564 won a medal. As of the 2008 Olympics, 395 medals have been awarded to 31 NOCs. 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.[1] Three athletes (Reiner Klimke of Germany, Isabell Werth of Germany and Anky van Grunsven of the Netherlands) have each earned eight medals. Germany leads the country medalist rankings with 21 gold medals (42 overall),[note 2] followed by Sweden with 17 (41 overall) and France with 12 (34 overall).[1] Canadian rider Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic equestrian appearances and matches the record for athletes in any sport, having competed in nine Olympics as of 2008.[15]
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1912 Stockholm details |
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1932 Los Angeles details |
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1936 Berlin details |
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1948 London details |
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1952 Helsinki details |
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1956 Stockholm details |
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1960 Rome details |
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1964 Tokyo details |
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1968 Mexico City details |
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1972 Munich details |
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1976 Montreal details |
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1980 Moscow details |
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1984 Los Angeles details |
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1988 Seoul details |
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1992 Barcelona details |
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1996 Atlanta details |
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2000 Sydney details |
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2004 Athens details |
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2008 Beijing details |
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Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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1928 Amsterdam details |
![]() Carl Freiherr von Langen and Draufgänger Hermann Linkenbach and Gimpel Eugen Freiherr von Lotzbeck and Caracalla |
![]() Ragnar Olson and Günstling Janne Lundblad and Blackmar Carl Bonde and Ingo |
![]() Jan van Reede and Hans Pierre Versteegh and His Excellence Gerard le Heux and Valérine |
1932 Los Angeles details |
![]() Xavier Lesage and Taine Charles Marion and Linon André Jousseaume and Sorelta |
![]() Bertil Sandström and Kreta Thomas Byström and Gulliver Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern, Jr. and Ingo |
![]() Hiram Tuttle and Olympic Isaac Kitts and American Lady Alvin Moore and Water Pat |
1936 Berlin details |
![]() Heinz Pollay and Kronos Friedrich Gerhard and Absinth Hermann von Oppeln-Bronikowski and Gimpel |
![]() André Jousseaume and Favorite Gérard de Ballorre and Debaucheur Daniel Gillois and Nicolas |
![]() Gregor Adlercreutz and Teresina Sven Colliander and Kål XX Folke Sandström and Pergola |
1948 London details |
![]() André Jousseaume and Harpagon Jean Saint-Fort Paillard and Sous les Ceps Maurice Buret and Saint Quen |
![]() Robert Borg and Klingson Earl Foster Thomson and Pancraft Frank Henry and Reno Overdo |
![]() Fernando Paes and Matamas Francisco Valadas and Feitiço Luís Mena e Silva and Fascinante |
1952 Helsinki details |
![]() Henri Saint Cyr and Master Rufus Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern, Jr. and Krest Gehnäll Persson and Knaust |
![]() Gottfried Trachsel and Kursus Henri Chammartin and Wöhler Gustav Fischer and Soliman |
![]() Heinz Pollay and Adular Ida von Nagel and Afrika Fritz Thiedemann and Chronist |
1956 Stockholm details |
![]() Henri Saint Cyr and Juli Gehnäll Persson and Knaust Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern, Jr. and Krest |
![]() Liselott Linsenhoff and Adular Hannelore Weygand and Perkunos Anneliese Küppers and Afrika |
![]() Gottfried Trachsel and Kursus Henri Chammartin and Wöhler Gustav Fischer and Vasello |
1960 Rome | not included in the Olympic program | ||
1964 Tokyo details |
![]() Harry Boldt and Remus Reiner Klimke and Dux Josef Neckermann and Antoinette |
![]() Henri Chammartin and Wörmann Gustav Fischer and Wald Marianne Gossweiler and Stephan |
![]() Sergei Filatov and Absent Ivan Kizimov and Ikhor Ivan Kalita and Moar |
1968 Mexico City details |
![]() Josef Neckermann and Mariano Reiner Klimke and Dux Liselott Linsenhoff and Piaff |
![]() Yelena Petushkova and Pepel Ivan Kizimov and Ikhor Ivan Kalita and Absent |
![]() Henri Chammartin and Wolfdietrich Marianne Gossweiler and Stephan Gustav Fischer and Wald |
1972 Munich details |
![]() Yelena Petushkova and Pepel Ivan Kizimov and Ikhor Ivan Kalita and Tarif |
![]() Karin Schlüter-Schmidt and Liostro Liselott Linsenhoff and Piaff Josef Neckermann and Venetia |
![]() Ulla Håkansson and Ajax Ninna Swaab and Casanova Maud von Rosen and Lucky Boy |
1976 Montreal details |
![]() Harry Boldt and Woycek Reiner Klimke and Mehmed Gabriela Grillo and Ultimo |
![]() Christine Stückelberger and Granat Ulrich Lehmann and Widin Doris Ramseier and Roch |
![]() Hilda Gurney and Keen Dorothy Morkis and Monaco Edith Master and Dahlwitz |
1980 Moscow details |
![]() Yuri Kovshov and Igrok Viktor Ugryumov and Shkfval Vera Misevich and Plot |
![]() Petar Mandajiev and Stchibor Svetoslav lvanov and Aleko Gheorghi Gadjev and Vnimatelen |
![]() Anghelache Donescu and Dor Dumitru Veliku and Decebal Petre Rosca and Derbist |
1984 Los Angeles details |
![]() Reiner Klimke and Ahlerich Uwe Sauer and Montevideo Hubert Krug and Muscadeur |
![]() Otto Hofer and Limandus Christine Stückelberger and Tansanit Amy De Bary and Aintree |
![]() Ulla Hakansson and Flamingo Louise Nathorst and Inferno Ingamay Bylund and Aleks |
1988 Seoul details |
![]() Reiner Klimke and Ahlerich 2 Ann-Kathrin Linsenhoff and Courage 10 Monica Theodorescu and Ganimedes Nicole Uphoff and Rembrandt 24 |
![]() Otto Josef Hofer and Andiamo Christine Stückelberger and Gauguin de Lully CH Daniel Ramseier and Random Samuel Schetzmann and Rochus |
![]() Cynthia Neale-Ishoy and Dynasty Eva Pracht and Emirage Gina Smith and Malte Ashley Nicoll and Reipo |
1992 Barcelona details |
![]() Klaus Balkenhol and Goldstern Nicole Uphoff and Rembrandt Monica Theodorescu and Grunox Isabell Werth and Gigolo |
![]() Tineke Bartels and Courage Anky van Grunsven and Bonfire Ellen Bontje and Larius Annemarie Sanders and Sanders-Keyzer |
![]() Robert Dover and Lectron Carol Lavell and Gifted Charlotte Bredahl and Monsieur Michael Poulin and Graf George |
1996 Atlanta details |
![]() Klaus Balkenhol and Goldstern Martin Schaudt and Durgo Monica Theodorescu and Grunox Isabell Werth and Gigolo |
![]() Tineke Bartels and Barbria Anky van Grunsven and Bonfire Sven Rothenberger and Weyden Gonnelien Rothenberger and Gonnelien |
![]() Robert Dover and Metallic Michelle Gibson and Peron Steffen Peters and Udon Guenter Seidel and Graf George |
2000 Sydney details |
![]() Isabell Werth and Gigolo Nadine Capellmann and Farbenfroh Ulla Salzgeber and Rusty Alexandra Simons de Ridder and Chacomo |
![]() Ellen Bontje and Silvano Anky van Grunsven and Bonfire Arjen Teeuwissen and Goliath Coby van Baalen and Ferro |
![]() Susan Blinks and Flim Flam Robert Dover and Ranier Guenter Seidel and Foltaire Christine Traurig and Etienne |
2004 Athens details |
![]() Heike Kemmer and Bonaparte Hubertus Schmidt and Wansuela Suerte Martin Schaudt and Weltall Ulla Salzgeber and Rusty |
![]() Beatriz Ferrer-Salat and Beauvalais Juan Antonio Jimenez and Guizo Ignacio Rambla and Oleaja Rafael Soto and Invasor |
![]() Lisa Wilcox and Relevant 5 Günter Seidel and Aragon Deborah McDonald and Brentina Robert Dover and Kennedy |
2008 Beijing details |
![]() Heike Kemmer and Bonaparte Nadine Capellmann and Elvis Va Isabell Werth and Satchmo |
![]() Hans Peter Minderhoud and Nadine Imke Schellekens-Bartels and Sunrise Anky van Grunsven and Salinero |
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1936 Berlin details |
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1952 Helsinki details |
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1956 Stockholm details |
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1960 Rome details |
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1964 Tokyo details |
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1968 Mexico City details |
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1972 Munich details |
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1976 Montreal details |
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1980 Moscow details |
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1984 Los Angeles details |
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1988 Seoul details |
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1992 Barcelona details |
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1996 Atlanta details |
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2000 Sydney details |
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2008 Beijing details |
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1912 Stockholm details |
![]() Axel Nordlander and Lady Artist Nils Adlercreutz and Atout Ernst Casparsson and Irmelin Henric Horn af Åminne and Omen |
![]() Friedrich von Rochow and Idealist Richard von Schaesberg and Grundsee Eduard von Lütcken and Blue Boy Carl von Moers and May-Queen |
![]() Ben Lear and Poppy John Montgomery and Deceive Guy Henry and Chiswell Ephraim Graham and Connie |
1920 Antwerp details |
![]() Helmer Mörner and Germania Åge Lundström and Ysra Georg von Braun and Diana Gustaf Dyrsch and Salamis |
![]() Ettore Caffaratti and Caniche Garibaldi Spighi and Otello Giulio Cacciandra and Facetto Carlo Asinari and Savari |
![]() Roger Moeremans d'Emaüs and Sweet Girl Oswald Lints and Martha Jules Bonvalet and Weppelghem Jacques Misonne and Gaucho |
1924 Paris details |
![]() Adolph van der Voort van Zijp and Silver Piece Charles Pahud de Mortanges and Johnny Walker Gerard de Kruijff and Addio Antonius Colenbrander and King of Hearts |
![]() Claës König and Bojar Torsten Sylvan and Anita Gustaf Hagelin and Varius Carl Gustaf Lewenhaupt and Canter |
![]() Alberto Lombardi and Pimplo Alessandro Alvisi and Capiligio Emanuele Beraudo di Pralormo and Mount Félix Tommaso Lequio di Assaba and Torena |
1928 Amsterdam details |
![]() Charles Pahud de Mortanges and Marcroix Gerard de Kruijff and Va-T'en Adolph van der Voort van Zijp and Silver Piece |
![]() Bjart Ording and And Over Arthur Qvist and Hidalgo Eugen Johansen and Baby |
![]() Michał Antoniewicz and Moja Miła Józef Trenkwald and Lwi Pazur Karol Rómmel and Doneuse |
1932 Los Angeles details |
![]() Earl Foster Thomson and Jenny Camp Harry Chamberlin and Pleasant Smiles Edwin Argo and Honolulu Tomboy |
![]() Charles Pahud de Mortanges and Marcroix Karel Schummelketel and Duiveltje Aernout van Lennep and Henk |
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1936 Berlin details |
![]() Ludwig Stubbendorf and Nurmi Rudolf Lippert and Fasan Konrad Freiherr von Wangenheim and Kurfürst |
![]() Henryk Roycewicz and Arlekin III Zdzisław Kawecki and Bambino Seweryn Kulesza and Tóska |
![]() Alec Scott and Bob Clive Edward Howard-Vyse and Blue Steel Richard Fanshawe and Bowie Knife |
1948 London details |
![]() Frank Henry and Swing Low Charles Anderson and Reno Palisade Earl Foster Thomson and Reno Rhythm |
![]() Robert Selfelt and Claque Olof Stahre and Komet Sigurd Svensson and Dust |
![]() Humberto Mariles and Parral Raúl Campero and Tarahumara Joaquín Solano and Malinche |
1952 Helsinki details |
![]() Hans von Blixen-Finecke, Jr. and Jubal Olof Stahre and Komet Folke Frölén and Fair |
![]() Wilhelm Büsing and Hubertus Klaus Wagner and Dachs Otto Rothe and Trux von Kamax |
![]() Charles Hough, Jr. and Cassivellannus Walter Staley, Jr. and Craigwood Park John Wofford and Benny Grimes |
1956 Stockholm details |
![]() Francis Weldon and Kilbarry Arthur Rook and Wild Venture Bertie Hill and Countyman III |
![]() August Lütke-Westhues and Trux von Kamax Otto Rothe and Sissi Klaus Wagner and Prinzeß |
![]() John Rumble and Cilroy Jim Elder and Colleen Brian Herbinson and Tara |
1960 Rome details |
![]() Lawrence Morgan and Salad Days Neale Lavis and Mirrabooka Bill Roycroft and Our Solo |
![]() Anton Bühler and Gay Spark Hans Schwarzenbach and Burn Trout Rudolf Günthardt and Atbara |
![]() Jack le Goff and Image Guy Lefrant and Nicias Jehan le Roy and Garden |
1964 Tokyo details |
![]() Mauro Checcoli and Surbean Paolo Angioni and King Giuseppe Ravano and Royal Love |
![]() Michael Page and Grasshopper Kevin Freeman and Gallopade John Plumb and Bold Minstrel |
![]() Fritz Ligges and Donkosak Horst Karsten and Condora Gerhard Schulz and Balza X |
1968 Mexico City details |
![]() Derek Allhusen and Lochinvar Richard Meade and Cornishman V Reuben Jones and The Poacher |
![]() Michael Page and Foster James C. Wofford and Kilkenny John Plumb and Plain Sailing |
![]() Wayne Roycroft and Zhivago Brien Cobcroft and Depeche Bill Roycroft and Warrathoola |
1972 Munich details |
![]() Richard Meade and Laurieston Mary Gordon-Watson and Cornishman V Bridget Parker and Cornish Gold Mark Phillips and Great Ovation |
![]() Kevin Freeman and Good Mixture Bruce Davidson and Plain Sailing John Plumb and Free and Easy James C. Wofford and Kilkenny |
![]() Harry Klugmann and Christopher Robert Ludwig Gössing and Chicago Karl Schultz and Pisco Horst Karsten and Sioux |
1976 Montreal details |
![]() Edmund Coffin and Bally-Cor Michael Plumb and Better & Better Bruce Davidson and Irish-Cap Mary Anne Tauskey and Marcus Aurelius |
![]() Karl Schultz and Madrigal Herbert Blöcker and Albrant Helmut Rethemeier and Pauline Otto Ammermann and Volturno |
![]() Wayne Roycroft and Laurenson Mervyn Bennet and Regal Reign Bill Roycroft and Version Denis Pigott and Hillstead |
1980 Moscow details |
![]() Aleksandr Blinov and Galzun Yuri Salnikov Valery Volkov Sergei Rogozhin |
![]() Federico Euro Roman and Rossinan Anna Casagrande Mauro Roman Marina Sciocchetti |
![]() Yocupicio Manuel Mendivil and Alymony Rios David Barcena Soto Jose Luis Perez Lopez Fabian Vazquez |
1984 Los Angeles details |
![]() Michael Plumb and Blue Stone Karen Stives and Ben Arthur Torrance Fleischmann and Finvarra Bruce Davidson and JJ Babu |
![]() Virginia Leng and Priceless Ian Stark and Oxford Blue Diana Clapham and Windjammer Lucinda Green and Regal Realm |
![]() Bettina Overesch and Peacetime Burkhard Tesdorpf and Freedom Claus Erhorn and Fair Lady Dietmar Hogrefe and Foliant |
1988 Seoul details |
![]() Claus Erhorn and Justyn Thyme Matthias Andreas Baumann and Shamrock 11 Thies Kaspareit and Sherry 42 Ralf Ehrenbrink and Uncle Todd |
![]() Captain Mark Phillips and Cartier Karen Straker and Get Smart Virginia Leng and Master Craftsman Ian Stark and Sir Wattie |
![]() Mark Todd and Charisma Margaret Knighton and Enterprise Andrew Bennie and Grayshott Tinks Pottinger and Volunteer |
1992 Barcelona details |
![]() David Green and Duncan II Gillian Rolton and Peppermint Grove Andrew Hoy and Kiwi Matthew Ryan and Kibah Tic Toc |
![]() Blyth Tait and Missiah Andrew Nicholson and Spinning Rhombus Mark Todd and Welton Greylag Victoria Latta and Chief |
![]() Herbert Bloecker and Feine Dame Ralf Ehrenbrink and Kildare II Matthias Baumann and Alabaster Cord Mysegages and Ricardo |
1996 Atlanta details |
![]() Wendy Schaeffer and Sunburst Gillian Rolton and Peppermint Grove Andrew Hoy and Darien Powers Phillip Dutton and True Blue Girdwood |
![]() Karen O'Connor and Biko David O'Connor and Giltedge Bruce Davidson and Heyday Jill Henneberg and Nirvana |
![]() Blyth Tait and Chesterfield Andrew Nicholson and Jaggermeister II Vaughn Jefferis and Bounce Victoria Latta and Broadcast News |
2000 Sydney details |
![]() Phillip Dutton and House Doctor Andrew Hoy and Darien Powers Stuart Tinney and Jeepster Matt Ryan and Kibah Sandstone |
![]() Ian Stark and Jaybee Jeanette Brakewell and Over To You Pippa Funnell and Supreme Rock Leslie Law and Shear H2O |
![]() Nina Fout and 3 Magic Beans Karen O'Connor and Prince Panache David O'Connor and Giltedge Linden Wiesman and Anderoo |
2004 Athens details |
![]() Arnaud Boiteau and Expo du Moulin Cédric Lyard and Fine Merveille Didier Courrèges and Débat D'Estruval Jean Teulère and Espoir de la Mère Nicolas Touzaint and Galan de Sauvegère |
![]() Jeanette Brakewell and Over To You Mary King and King Solomon III Leslie Law and Shear L'Eau Pippa Funnell and Primmore's Pride William Fox-Pitt and Tamarillo |
![]() Kimberly Severson and Winsome Adante Darren Chiacchia and Windfall II John Williams and Carrick Amy Tryon and Poggio II Julie Richards and Jacob Two Two |
2008 Beijing details |
![]() Peter Thomsen and The Ghost of Hamish Frank Ostholt and Mr. Medicott Andreas Dibowski and Butts Leon Ingrid Klimke and Abraxxas Hinrich Romeike and Marius |
![]() Shane Rose and All Luck Sonja Johnson and Ringwould Jaguar Lucinda Fredericks and Headley Britannia Clayton Fredericks and Ben Along Time Megan Jones and Irish Jester |
![]() Sharon Hunt and Tankers Town Daisy Dick and Spring Along William Fox-Pitt and Parkmore Ed Kristina Cook and Miners Frolic Mary King and Call Again Cavalier |
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1912 Stockholm details |
![]() Gustaf Lewenhaupt and Medusa Gustaf Kilman and Gåtan Hans von Rosen and Lord Iron Fredrik Rosencrantz and Drabant |
![]() Michel Dufourt and Amazone Jean Cariou and Mignon Bernard Meyer and Allons-y Albert Seigner and Cocotte |
![]() Sigismund Freyer and Ultimus Wilhelm von Hohenau and Pretty Girl Ernst Deloch and Hubertus Prince Friedrich Karl of Prussia and Gibson Boy |
1920 Antwerp details |
![]() Claës König and Tresor Hans von Rosen and Poor Boy Daniel Norling and Eros II Frank Martin and Kohort |
![]() Henri Laame and Biscuit André Coumans and Lisette Herman de Gaiffier d'Hestroy and Miss Herman d'Oultromont and Lord Kitchener |
![]() Ettore Caffaratti and Tradittore Alessandro Alvisi and Raggio di Sole Giulio Cacciandra and Fortunello Carlo Asinari and Varone |
1924 Paris details |
![]() Åke Thelning and Loke Axel Ståhle and Cecil Åge Lundström and Anvers |
![]() Alphonse Gemuseus and Lucette Werner Stuber and Girandole Hans Bühler and Sailor Boy |
![]() António Borges and Reginald Hélder de Souza and Avro José Mouzinho and Hetrugo |
1928 Amsterdam details |
![]() José Navarro Morenes and Zapatazo José Álvarez de Bohórquez and Zalamero Julio García Fernández and Revistade |
![]() Kazimierz Gzowski and Mylord Kazimierz Szosland and Ali Michał Antoniewicz and Readgleadt |
![]() Karl Hansén and Gerold Carl Björnstjerna and Kornett Ernst Hallberg and Loke |
1932 Los Angeles details |
No medalists (no nation completed the course with three riders). | ||
1936 Berlin details |
![]() Kurt Hasse and Tora Marten von Barnekow and Nordland Heinz Brandt and Alchimist |
![]() Johan Greter and Ernica Jan de Bruine and Trixie Henri van Schaik and Santa Bell |
![]() José Beltrão and Biscuit Domingos de Sousa and Merle Blanc Luís Mena e Silva and Fossette |
1948 London details |
![]() Humberto Mariles and Arete Rubén Uriza and Hatuey Alberto Valdés and Chihuahua |
![]() Jaime García and Bizarro José Navarro Morenes and Quórum Marcellino Gavilán and Forajido |
![]() Harry Llewellyn and Foxhunter Henry Nicoll and Kilgeddin Arthur Carr and Monty |
1952 Helsinki details |
![]() Wilfred White and Nizefela Douglas Stewart and Aherlow Harry Llewellyn and Foxhunter |
![]() Óscar Cristi and Bambi César Mendoza and Pillán Ricardo Echeverría and Lindo Peal |
![]() William Steinkraus and Hollandia Arthur McCashin and Miss Budweiser John William Russell and Democrat |
1956 Stockholm details |
![]() Hans Günter Winkler and Halla Fritz Thiedemann and Meteor Alfons Lütke-Westhues and Ala |
![]() Raimondo D'Inzeo and Merano Piero D'Inzeo and Uruguay Salvatore Oppes and Pagoro |
![]() Wilfred White and Nizefela Pat Smythe and Flanagan Peter Robeson and Scorchin |
1960 Rome details |
![]() Hans Günter Winkler and Halla Fritz Thiedemann and Meteor Alwin Schockemöhle and Ferdl |
![]() Franck Chapot and Trail Guide William Steinkraus and Ksar d'Esprit George H. Morris and Sinjon |
![]() Raimondo D'Inzeo and Posillipo Piero D'Inzeo and The Rock Antonio Oppes and The Scholar |
1964 Tokyo details |
![]() Hermann Schridde and Dozent II Kurt Jarasinski and Torro Hans Günter Winkler and Fidelitas |
![]() Pierre Jonquères d'Oriola and Lutteur B Janou Lefèbvre and Kenavo D Guy Lefrant and Monsieur de Littry |
![]() Piero D'Inzeo and Sun Beam Raimondo D'Inzeo and Posillipo Graziano Mancinelli and Rockette |
1968 Mexico City details |
![]() James Day and Canadian Club Thomas Gayford and Big Dee Jim Elder and The Immigrant |
![]() Jean Rozier and Quo Vadis Janou Lefèbvre and Rocket Pierre Jonquères d'Oriola and Nagir |
![]() Hermann Schridde and Dozent II Alwin Schockemöhle and Donald Rex Hans Günter Winkler and Enigk |
1972 Munich details |
![]() Fritz Ligges and Robin Gerhard Wiltfang and Askan Hartwig Steenken and Simona Hans Günter Winkler and Trophy |
![]() William Steinkraus and Main Spring Neal Shapiro and Sloopy Kathryn Kusner and Fleet Apple Frank Chapot and White Lightning |
![]() Vittorio Orlandi and Fulmer Feather Raimondo D'Inzeo and Fiorello Graziano Mancinelli and Ambassador Piero D'Inzeo and Easter Light |
1976 Montreal details |
![]() Hubert Parot and Rivage Jean-Marcel Rozier and Bayard de Maupas Marc Roguet and Belle de Mars Michel Roche and Un Espoir |
![]() Alwin Schockemöhle and Warwick Rex Hans Günter Winkler and Torphy Sönke Sönksen and Kwepe Paul Schockemöhle and Agent |
![]() Eric Wauters and Gute Sitte François Mathy and Gai Luron Edgar-Henri Cuepper and Le Champion Stanny Van Paesschen and Porsche |
1980 Moscow details |
![]() Vyacheslav Chukanov and Gepatit Viktor Poganovsky and Topky Viktor Asmaev and Reis Nikolai Korolkov and Espadron |
![]() Marian Kozicki and Bremen Jan Kowalczyk and Artemor Wiesław Hartman and Norton Janusz Bobik and Szampan |
![]() Joaquin Perez Heras and Alymony Jesus Gomez Portugal and Massacre Valencia Gerardo Tazzer and Caribe Alberto Valdes Lacarra and Lady Mirka |
1984 Los Angeles details |
![]() Joseph Fargis and Touch of Class Conrad Homfeld and Abdullah Leslie Howard and Albany Melanie Smith and Calypso |
![]() Michael Whitaker and Overton Amanda John Whitaker and Ryans Son Steven Smith and Shining Example Timothy Grubb and Linky |
![]() Paul Schockemöhle and Deister Peter Luther and Livius Franke Sloothaak and Farmer Fritz Ligges and Ramzes |
1988 Seoul details |
![]() Ludger Beerbaum and The Freak Wolfgang Brinkmann and Pedro Dirk Hafemeister and Orchidee 76 Franke Sloothaak and Walzerkonig 19 |
![]() Greg Best and Gem Twist Lisa Ann Jacquin and For the Moment Anne Kursinski and Starman Joseph Fargis and Mill Pearl |
![]() Hubert Bourdy and Morgat Frédéric Cottier and Flambeau C Michel Robert and La Fayette Pierre Durand, Jr. and Jappeloup de Luze |
1992 Barcelona details |
![]() Piet Raymakers and Ratina Z Bert Romp and Waldo E Jan Tops and Top Gun Jos Lansink and Egano |
![]() Boris Boor and Love Me Tender Joerg Muenzner and Graf Grande Hugo Simon and Apricot D Thomas Fruehmann and Genius |
![]() Hervé Godignon and Quidam de Revel Hubert Bourdy and Razzina du Poncel Michel Robert and Nonix Eric Navet and Quito de Baussy |
1996 Atlanta details |
![]() Franke Sloothaak and Joly Coeur Lars Nieberg and For Pleasure Ulrich Kirchhoff and Jus De Pommes Ludger Beerbaum and Ratina Z |
![]() Peter Leone and Legato Leslie Burr-Howard and Extreme Anne Kursinski and Eros Michael R. Matz and Rhum |
![]() Luiz Azevedo and Cassiana Alvaro Miranda Neto and Aspen Andre Johannpeter and Calei Rodrigo Pessoa and Tomboy |
2000 Sydney details |
![]() Ludger Beerbaum and Goldfever 3 Lars Nieberg and Esprit FRH Marcus Ehning and For Pleasure Otto Becker and Dobels Cento |
![]() Markus Fuchs and Tinka's Boy Beat Maendli and Pozitano Lesley McNaught and Dulf Willi Melliger and Calvaro V |
![]() Rodrigo Pessoa and Baloubet du Rouet Luiz Felipe De Azevedo and Ralph Álvaro Miranda Neto and Aspen Andre Johannpeter and Calei |
2004 Athens details |
![]() Peter Wylde and Fein Cera McLain Ward and Sapphire Beezie Madden and Authentic Chris Kappler and Royal Kaliber |
![]() Rolf-Göran Bengtsson and Mac Kinley Malin Baryard and Butterfly Flip Peter Eriksson and Cardento Peder Fredericson and Magic Bengtsson |
![]() Otto Becker and Dobels Cento Marco Kutscher and Montender 2 Christian Ahlmann and Cöster |
2008 Beijing details |
![]() McLain Ward on Sapphire Laura Kraut on Cedric Will Simpson on Carlsson vom Dach Beezie Madden on Authentic |
![]() Jill Henselwood on Special Ed Eric Lamaze on Hickstead Ian Millar on In Style Mac Cone on Ole |
![]() Christina Liebherr on No Mercy Pius Schwizer on Nobless M Niklaus Schurtenberger on Cantus Steve Guerdat on Jalisca Solier |
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1900 Paris details |
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1920 Antwerp details |
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Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
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1920 Antwerp details |
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These two events were contested only at the 1900 Summer Games. Today, the IOC does not recognize them as official events, but instead as unofficial or demonstration events.
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This event was also known as the "Mixed four-in-hand", and appears that way in some references.
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Athletes who have won at least five medals are listed below.
Athlete | Nation | Gender | Olympics | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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Reiner Klimke | ![]() |
Male | 1960, 1964, 1968, 1976, 1984, 1988 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
Isabell Werth | ![]() |
Female | 1992, 1996, 2000, 2008 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
Anky van Grunsven | ![]() |
Female | 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
Hans Günter Winkler | ![]() |
Male | 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Michael Plumb | ![]() |
Male | 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976, 1984, 1992 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
Josef Neckermann | ![]() |
Male | 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Raimondo D'Inzeo | ![]() |
Male | 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Piero D'Inzeo | ![]() |
Male | 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972, 1976 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Charles Pahud de Mortanges | ![]() |
Male | 1924, 1928, 1932, 1936 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Earl Foster Thomson | ![]() |
Male | 1932, 1936, 1948 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
André Jousseaume | ![]() |
Male | 1932, 1936, 1948, 1952, 1956 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Liselott Linsenhoff | ![]() |
Female | 1956, 1968, 1972 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Mark Todd | ![]() |
Male | 1984, 1988, 1992, 2000, 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Christine Stückelberger | ![]() |
Female | 1972, 1976, 1984, 1988, 1996, 2000 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
Henri Chammartin | ![]() |
Male | 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Gustav Fischer | ![]() |
Male | 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Nation | 1896, 1904-08 | 00 | 12 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 48 | 52 | 56 | 60 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 76 | 80 | 84 | 88 | 92 | 96 | 00 | 04 | 08 | Total |
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– | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | 2 | 1 | 2 | – | 1 | 11 | |||||||||||
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4 | 1 | 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 12 | |||||||
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– | 1 | – | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||
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– | 1 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 6 | ||||||||
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3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | – | 1 | 2 | 2 | – | 1 | – | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | – | 34 | ||
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4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 42 | |||||||||||||||
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6 | 2 | 6 | 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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– | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | – | 3 | 3 | – | – | 1 | 3 | 2 | 27 | ||||||
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2 | 5 | 2 | – | – | – | – | 3 | 3 | 3 | – | 3 | – | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 23 | |||
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– | – | 4 | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 7 | ||||||||
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– | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 22 | |||||||
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– | – | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | – | – | 9 | |||||||||||||||
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1 | 2 | 1 | – | – | – | 2 | – | – | – | – | 6 | |||||||||||||
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– | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 2 | – | 4 | ||||||||
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6 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | – | – | 2 | – | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 | 1 | 41 | ||||
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2 | 1 | – | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | 2 | 3 | 2 | – | 1 | 1 | – | 1 | 22 | ||||||
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– | 1 | – | 1 | – | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | – | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 49 | ||
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4 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 25 |
Note: Dark gray squares represent years in which the NOC either did not exist or did not compete in the equestrian portion of the Olympic Games.
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