Chris Kappler (born February 9, 1967) is an American show jumper and horse trainer. He is an Olympic gold and silver medalist,[1] and the winner of over 100 Grand Prixs. He is a founder of the North American Riders Group.[2]
Kappler grew up in Barrington, Illinois. He started riding at age nine, and began his show career training with Alex Jayne. He was discovered by George Morris and trained at Morris' stable, Hunterdon. He placed second in the USEF Medal Finals, third in the ASPCA Maclay Finals, and second in the USET Talent Search Finals.[3]
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Kappler worked for George Morris for almost 25 years.[4] Kappler was named Midwest Rider of the Year in 1987, 1988, 1989 and 1991. In 1989, he won the Lionel Guerrand-Hermes Trophy. He won the American Invitational and American Gold Cup three times each, and won the American Grand Prix Championship once.[5] At the 2003 Pan American Games, Kappler won the team gold and individual silver riding Royal Kaliber. Also in 2003, Kappler was named the Equestrian of the Year by the United States Equestrian Federation. In 2004, Kappler represented the United States at the Olympic Games. Riding Royal Kaliber, he won team gold and individual silver.[6] Kappler won the Budweiser Invitational in Tampa on his horse VDL Oranta in 2009.
Kappler was a US Team Selector for the 2015 Pan American Games and the 2016 Summer Olympics. Kappler has been a USEF committee member.[7]
By 2018, Kappler decided to stop riding competitively and focus on training horses and riders. He often travels to teach clinics.[8]
^"Five Questions with Olympic Gold Medalist Chris Kappler". Phelps Sports. 2018-10-04. Retrieved 2018-11-13.
^Cosdon, Christina (2003-03-30). "Kappler lands 2nd invitational". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved 2007-08-12.
^Editorial. "Editorial: Hunterdon can be proud of residents who have competed in the Olympics, Culley is next", Hunterdon County Democrat, July 26, 2012. Accessed May 29, 2013. "Two equestrians have ridden for the U.S. show jumping team. In 2000, Nona Garson, then of Tewksbury Township, went to Australia and in 2004, Chris Kappler of Franklin Township won the team gold and individual silver in Athens."
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December 15, 2023
chris, kappler, born, february, 1967, american, show, jumper, horse, trainer, olympic, gold, silver, medalist, winner, over, grand, prixs, founder, north, american, riders, group, personal, informationfull, namenationality, united, statesdisciplineshow, jumpin. Chris Kappler born February 9 1967 is an American show jumper and horse trainer He is an Olympic gold and silver medalist 1 and the winner of over 100 Grand Prixs He is a founder of the North American Riders Group 2 Chris KapplerPersonal informationFull nameChris KapplerNationality United StatesDisciplineShow jumpingBorn 1967 02 09 February 9 1967 age 56 St Charles Illinois U S Height6 ft 3 in 1 91 m Weight159 lb 72 kg 11 st 5 lb Medal record EquestrianRepresenting the United StatesOlympic Games2004 Athens Team jumping2004 Athens Individual jumpingPan American Games2003 Santo Domingo Team jumping2003 Santo Domingo Individual jumping Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 References 5 External linksEarly life editKappler grew up in Barrington Illinois He started riding at age nine and began his show career training with Alex Jayne He was discovered by George Morris and trained at Morris stable Hunterdon He placed second in the USEF Medal Finals third in the ASPCA Maclay Finals and second in the USET Talent Search Finals 3 Career editKappler worked for George Morris for almost 25 years 4 Kappler was named Midwest Rider of the Year in 1987 1988 1989 and 1991 In 1989 he won the Lionel Guerrand Hermes Trophy He won the American Invitational and American Gold Cup three times each and won the American Grand Prix Championship once 5 At the 2003 Pan American Games Kappler won the team gold and individual silver riding Royal Kaliber Also in 2003 Kappler was named the Equestrian of the Year by the United States Equestrian Federation In 2004 Kappler represented the United States at the Olympic Games Riding Royal Kaliber he won team gold and individual silver 6 Kappler won the Budweiser Invitational in Tampa on his horse VDL Oranta in 2009 Kappler was a US Team Selector for the 2015 Pan American Games and the 2016 Summer Olympics Kappler has been a USEF committee member 7 By 2018 Kappler decided to stop riding competitively and focus on training horses and riders He often travels to teach clinics 8 Personal life editKappler is a resident of the Pittstown section of Franklin Township Hunterdon County New Jersey 9 10 References edit Chris Kappler 10000959 FEI org Retrieved 2018 11 13 Designs NJ Chris Kappler Inc chriskappler com Retrieved 2018 11 13 Designs NJ Chris Kappler Inc chriskappler com Retrieved 2018 11 13 Five Questions with Olympic Gold Medalist Chris Kappler Phelps Sports 2018 10 04 Retrieved 2018 11 13 Designs NJ Chris Kappler Inc chriskappler com Retrieved 2018 11 13 Five Questions with Olympic Gold Medalist Chris Kappler Phelps Sports 2018 10 04 Retrieved 2018 11 13 Designs NJ Chris Kappler Inc chriskappler com Retrieved 2018 11 13 Five Questions with Olympic Gold Medalist Chris Kappler Phelps Sports 2018 10 04 Retrieved 2018 11 13 Cosdon Christina 2003 03 30 Kappler lands 2nd invitational St Petersburg Times Retrieved 2007 08 12 Editorial Editorial Hunterdon can be proud of residents who have competed in the Olympics Culley is next Hunterdon County Democrat July 26 2012 Accessed May 29 2013 Two equestrians have ridden for the U S show jumping team In 2000 Nona Garson then of Tewksbury Township went to Australia and in 2004 Chris Kappler of Franklin Township won the team gold and individual silver in Athens External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chris Kappler amp oldid 1031946671, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
