It was so exciting to see the Canadian Olympic show jumpers come through for the Silver!!!

Talk about adversity. Ian lost his wife this year, Eric had to overcome personal issues, Mac Cone withdrew from the final to save his mount and Jill's early ride didn't go as well as hoped. And they still won Silver (in a jump-off no less)!

I'm sure there are other instances where equestrian athletes have risen to the occasion, but are there any brighter than this one.

Congratulations also to Norway in getting the bronze and, of course, to the US in winning the Gold (go North America!).

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Congratulations indeed Team Canada - you've made us VERY proud!! :)
Canada finally got some medals and one of them in show jumping. Hooray!
Excellent job, way to go Team Canada!
hello all,
Yes, they did have some challenges to overcome this time. Or maybe they always do---------Ian was looking older for sure. I am so happy for Eric, and grateful that he was given a chance to make a come back.

Hickstead is such an amazing performer----three clear rounds or was it four; in that heat and humidity----wow!!

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