Guy Thomas (born 30 August 1977) is a New Zealand equestrian. His speciality is show jumping, either individually or as part of a team.
| Guy Thomas | |
|---|---|
 Thomas on Peterbilt at Spruce Meadows | |
| Personal information | |
| Nationality |  New Zealand |
| Discipline | Show Jumping |
| Born | 30 August 1977 Burson, California |
| Height | 1.8 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | 88.5 kg (195 lb) |
| Horse(s) | Peterbilt, Magno, Acomulado, S&L Elite, Queen B |
Personal life
editGuy 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
editGuy 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
edit- 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
edit| 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
edit- ^ Guy Thomas Facebook Page [1] Retrieved 18 August 2013.
- ^ "Conversations with Equestrians: Guy Thomas". Equestisol. 30 September 2010.
- ^ Athletes – Guy Thomas [2] New Zealand Olympic team Official Site. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Happiness and Heartache as Engemann Gets the Edge". Fédération Équestre Internationale. 23 April 2008.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Peterbilt". Willow Tree. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ "Magno". Willow Tree. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ "Acomulado". Willow Tree. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ "SnLElite". Willow Tree. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
- ^ "QueenB". Willow Tree. Retrieved 24 August 2013.