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Guy Thomas

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Guy Thomas
Thomas on Peterbilt at Spruce Meadows
Personal information
Nationality New Zealand
DisciplineShow Jumping
Born (1977-08-30) 30 August 1977 (age 47)
Burson, California
Height1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Weight88.5 kg (195 lb)
Horse(s)Peterbilt, Magno, Acomulado, S&L Elite, Queen B

Guy Thomas (born 30 August 1977) is a New Zealand equestrian. His speciality is show jumping, either individually or as part of a team.

Personal life

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Guy Thomas was born 30 August 1977 in Burson, California, the son of Graeme "Butch" Thomas and Lu Thomas, both former international riders.[1]

Guy Thomas grew up in a riding family. His parents, Graeme "Butch" and Lu Thomas, are highly successful riders and trainers, both having competed in the FEI World Cup Finals. Guy was a natural rider from the time he started riding at the age of two and a half. During his upbringing, rather than exerting pressure to join the family business, his parents pledged their support for whatever life path Guy ultimately chose to pursue.[2]

Career

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Guy Thomas competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece for the New Zealand Olympic team[3] and also rode for the New Zealand Team at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY.[4] He qualified for and competed in the 2008 Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Finals in Gothenburg, Sweden.[5]

Career Grand Prix Highlights

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  • 2013[6]
    • 1st Place, Menlo Grand Prix, Menlo Charity Horse Show in Atherton, CA with Peterbilt
    • 1st Place, Golden State Horse Show Grand Prix in Sacramento, CA with Peterbilt
    • 1st Place, HMI Equestrian Challenge Grand Prix in Sonoma, CA with Peterbilt
  • 2012[6]
    • 1st Place, Menlo Grand Prix, Menlo Charity Horse Show in Atherton, CA with Peterbilt
  • 2011[6]
    • 1st Place, Pebble Beach Equestrian Classic III Grand Prix in Pebble Beach, CA with Lavito
    • 2nd Place, Pebble Beach Equestrian Classic III Grand Prix in Pebble Beach, CA with Acomulado
    • 1st Place, Pebble Beach Equestrian Classic II Grand Prix in Pebble Beach, CA with Lavito
  • 2010[6]
    • 1st Place, Cargill Cup, Spruce Meadows Canada One in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with Peterbilt
    • 1st Place, Pickwick Summer Classic Grand Prix in Sacramento, CA with Peterbilt
    • 1st Place, Golden State Horse Show Grand Prix in Sacramento, CA with Peterbilt
    • 2nd Place, Golden State Horse Show Grand Prix in Sacramento, CA with Carino
    • 1st Place, Capital City Classic Horse Show Grand Prix in Sacramento, CA with Peterbilt
    • 2nd Place, Capital City Classic Horse Show Grand Prix in Sacramento, CA with Carino
    • 2nd Place, HITS Thermal $300k Lamborghini Grand Prix of the Desert in Thermal, CA with Peterbilt
    • 1st Place, HITS Thermal Grand Prix in Thermal, CA with Carino
    • 1st Place, HITS Thermal Purnia Mills Grand Prix in Thermal, CA with Peterbilt
  • 2009[6]
    • 1st Place, Pickwick Summer Classic Grand Prix in Sacramento, CA with Peterbilt
    • 1st Place, Showpark Jumper Classic Grand Prix in Del Mar, CA with Peterbilt

Horses

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Name Age Gender Colour Breed Sire Dam Damsire References
Peterbilt 13 Years Stallion Dark Bay Holstein Liocalyon Jeribos Concorde [7]
Magno 13 Years Stallion Grey Selle Français Maui LS unk. unk. [8]
Acomulado 10 Years Gelding Bay Warmblood Acorado unk. unk. [9]
S&L Elite 8 Years Gelding Chestnut Belgian Warmblood Action Breaker unk. Galoubet [10]
Queen B 6 Years Mare Chestnut Belgian Warmblood Uno de Laubry Queen Charlotte B unk. [11]
NZ Madison 1994 Mare Bay Clydesdale / NZ TB N/A N/A N/A

References

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  1. ^ Guy Thomas Facebook Page [1] Retrieved 18 August 2013.
  2. ^ "Conversations with Equestrians: Guy Thomas". Equestisol. 30 September 2010.
  3. ^ Athletes – Guy Thomas [2] New Zealand Olympic team Official Site. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
  4. ^ Gilmore, Erin (1 November 2010). "We'll Never Forget WEG 2010". California Riding Magazine. Archived from the original on 28 November 2010. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
  5. ^ "Happiness and Heartache as Engemann Gets the Edge". Fédération Équestre Internationale. 23 April 2008.
  6. ^ a b c d e Willow Tree – Guy Thomas Official Site Archived 26 August 2014 at the Wayback Machine [According to information on his official site]. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
  7. ^ "Peterbilt". Willow Tree. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  8. ^ "Magno". Willow Tree. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  9. ^ "Acomulado". Willow Tree. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  10. ^ "SnLElite". Willow Tree. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  11. ^ "QueenB". Willow Tree. Retrieved 24 August 2013.