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Reed Kessler: A Rising Equestrian Star

Discover the journey of Reed Kessler, the youngest rider in show jumping history to qualify for the Olympics. At 19 years old, she stands out as the reigning US Show Jumping National Champion and a President’s Cup Grand Prix Winner. Learn about her horses, rigorous training, and aspirations for the future.

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Reed Kessler: A Rising Equestrian Star

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  1. Reed Kessler A New American Legend By: Ingrid Bennett

  2. Youngest Rider in Show Jumping History to Qualify and Compete in the Olympics (at 17) • 19 Years Old • 5 Feet 5 Inches • 120 Pounds • Based out of Lexington, Kentucky • Current Reigning US Show Jumping National Champion • $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix Winner • Jumped double clear to help the U.S. win the $75,000 Furusiyya FEI (Fédération Equestre Internationale) Nations Cup • Finished10th in her Rolex/FEI World Final Debut General Biography

  3. Through her rigorous training, Reed managed to graduate from a prestigious high school • Three hours of tutoring a day • After her world tour is complete, she plans on getting a degree in equine science • She rides five different horses, yet still has time to build a personal relationship with each A True Role Model

  4. Reed’s Horses

  5. 2002 Chestnut Belgian Warmblood • Mare • Took 6th with Reed at the 2012 Olympics • Currently #1 on the US Olympic Team long-list • Currently #1 on the US Show Jumping Registry • Currently #2 on the International Show Jumping Registry Cylana

  6. 1999 Bay SelleFrancais • Gelding • Reed’s Top Grand Prix Horse • #5 on the US Olympic long list • Has won a total of 7 French Grand Prix trips Mika

  7. 2000 bay Swedish Warmblood • Gelding • Highest ranking American horse at the EY Cup in Leipzig Germany's world cup finals • Won the $31,000 Table C class at the Washington WEF Ligist

  8. 2003 bay Dutch Warmblood • Gelding • Owned by Iron Works Partners • New horse to the Show Jumping Scene • Top 6 finish in the Grand Prix of Kentucky • 3rd in the Bantrel Cup at Spruce Meadows • 5th in the Spruce Meadows Par Cour des Chasse Wolf S

  9. 2002 Chestnut Belgian Warmblood • Mare • Just entering the show world this year • Currently attending first show with Reed. Finals are this Saturday, September 19th Soraya

  10. Reed has been training in multiple equestrian disciplines since the age of 5 • She says: “The Olympics were a brief moment in time compared to my past and future career in riding, but a moment I will remember forever.” • Reed had to pass several critical equestrian evaluations to even be considered for the Olympic team, some starting as early as 2005. A Dream A Lifetime in the Making

  11. Greatest Cultural Influence • Creating a legend • Some people believe that Reed’s performance in the 2012 Olympics will be a catalyst for a younger generation of Olympic athletes in all sports A New Era

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