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

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

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

  • 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

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

  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.