Olympics
A Few Fantastic Women
Helsinki, 1952- Women made one of their biggest accomplishments in the equine world. For the first time, women rode in the Olympic equestrian events. In 1952, Denmark's Lis Hartel captured the silver medal in individual dressage, only eight years after suffering a severe polio attack. She rode the test paralyzed below the knees, and walked with a crutch.
In Los Angeles, 1984, Karen Stives claimed the first medal won by a woman in eventing. Montreal, 1976, Princess Anne of Great Britain (pictured above) rode in the individual eventing competition. During the endurance phase, she fell but remounted and finished 24th.
One culture that has really embraced the equestrian Olympics are the Arabic women. Equestrian is one of the few sports that most of the top-tribal based governments can agree on. Therefore, Arabic women have become more well known and involved in the equestrian Olympics.
In Los Angeles, 1984, Karen Stives claimed the first medal won by a woman in eventing. Montreal, 1976, Princess Anne of Great Britain (pictured above) rode in the individual eventing competition. During the endurance phase, she fell but remounted and finished 24th.
One culture that has really embraced the equestrian Olympics are the Arabic women. Equestrian is one of the few sports that most of the top-tribal based governments can agree on. Therefore, Arabic women have become more well known and involved in the equestrian Olympics.