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Chris Kappler (born February 9, 1967) is an American show jumper and horse trainer. He is an Olympic gold and silver medalist,[1] and the winner of over 100 Grand Prixs. He is a founder of the North American Riders Group.[2]

Chris Kappler
Personal information
Full name	Chris Kappler
Nationality	United States
Discipline	Show jumping
Born	(1967-02-09) February 9, 1967 (age 55) St. Charles, Illinois, U.S.
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	159 lb (72 kg; 11 st 5 lb)
Medal record Equestrian Representing the  United States Olympic Games 2004 Athens Team jumping 2004 Athens Individual jumping Pan American Games 2003 Santo Domingo Team jumping 2003 Santo Domingo Individual jumping

Early life

Kappler grew up in Barrington, Illinois. He started riding at age nine, and began his show career training with Alex Jayne. He was discovered by George Morris and trained at Morris' stable, Hunterdon. He placed second in the USEF Medal Finals, third in the ASPCA Maclay Finals, and second in the USET Talent Search Finals.[3]

Career

Kappler worked for George Morris for almost 25 years.[4] Kappler was named Midwest Rider of the Year in 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1991. In 1989, he won the Lionel Guerrand-Hermes Trophy. He won the American Invitational and American Gold Cup three times each, and won the American Grand Prix Championship once.[5] At the 2003 Pan American Games, Kappler won the team gold and individual silver riding Royal Kaliber. Also in 2003, Kappler was named the Equestrian of the Year by the United States Equestrian Federation. In 2004, Kappler represented the United States at the Olympic Games. Riding Royal Kaliber, he won team gold and individual silver.[6] Kappler won the Budweiser Invitational in Tampa on his horse VDL Oranta in 2009.

Kappler was a US Team Selector for the 2015 Pan American Games and the 2016 Summer Olympics. Kappler has been a USEF committee member.[7]

By 2018, Kappler decided to stop riding competitively and focus on training horses and riders. He often travels to teach clinics.[8]

Personal life

Kappler is a resident of the Pittstown section of Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.[9][10]

References

External links

• Official website

На других языках

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- [en] Chris Kappler

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[fr] Chris Kappler

Chris Kappler, né le 9 février 1967, est un cavalier de saut d'obstacles américain.

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[it] Chris Kappler

Chris Kappler (St. Charles, 9 febbraio 1967) è un cavaliere statunitense.

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[ru] Капплер, Крис

Крис Капплер (англ. Chris Kappler, род. 9 февраля 1967 года) — американский спортсмен по конному спорту, соревнуется в конкуре. Олимпийский золотой и серебряный медалист. Каплер выступал на коне Royal Kaliberер (до его эвтаназии из-за травмы сухожилий в 2004 году). Каплер выступает от городка Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey[1][2].

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