HORSE: Mandiba (9-year-old Irish Thoroughbred gelding; Owned by Joan Goswell.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: 2008 - Won Rocking Horse Winter Horse Trials (Mandiba). 2007 - Was a double gold-medalist at 2007 Pan-American Games (Theodore O'Connor). ... Placed 3rd at Rolex Kentucky CCI**** (Theodore O'Connor). 2006 - Placed 2nd at Rocking Horse Winter Horse Trials (Mandiba). ... Won USEA American Eventing Championships (Mandiba). 2005 - Won USEA American Eventing Championships (Mandiba). 2003 - Won Silver at Pan-American Games (Joker's Wild). 1999 - Won Rolex Kentucky CCI**** (Prince Panache). ... 1984 - First American to win Boekelo CCI*** (The Optimist).
CAREER NOTES: Named 2008 USEF Equestrian of the Year and William C. Steinkraus Trophy recipient. ... Won 10th USEA Lady Rider of the Year Award in 2007. ... Has been named U.S. Female Equestrian Athlete of the Year a record 10 times since 1989. ... Is a two-time champion at Fair Hill International CCI***. ... Shares two Olympic team medals with husband David.
OLYMPIC HISTORY: 2008 - Named Olympic alternate, but joined the team after rider Heidi White withdrew horse Northern Spy due to veterinary reasons. ... Will ride Mandiba at Games after favorite mount Theodore O'Connor (2007 USEF and USEA Horse of the Year) was euthanized in May after breaking his leg. 2000 - Bronze medal team (Prince Panache); 1996 - Silver medal team (Biko); 1988 - Olympic team member (The Optimist).
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