1987 European Show Jumping Championships in St.Gallen, Switzerland. Individual: GOLD: Pierre Durand (FRA) & Jappeloup SILVER: John Whitaker (GBR) & Milton BRONZE: Nick Skelton (GBR) & Apollo Fence height: 1.60 m
That was the time where I was riding as a showjumper. They were my inspiration to go further and further. Gorgeous Horse 🐎❤️ also Next Milton was amazing 🐎❤️ incredible competition 👏👏👏
It would have been wonderful to see also Milton and Whitaker because most of these magic moments were due to their duel where the public couldn't breath anymore.
You do not sell a future Olympic Champion, European Champion. Jappeloup was one of the greatest show jumping horses of all time. Up there with the greats: Halla, Boomerang, Stroller, Milton, Deister, Ratina Z, Hickstead, what have they all got in common. 1. Thoroughbred blood either 1/4 or 1/2. 2. Small to Medium in Height not Tall i.e. over 1.68 m ( 168 cm ) 16.2 hands high (hh). Only Boomerang was the tallest. 16.3 hh ( 170 cm ) approx. His height was not published in Equestrian magazines or newspapers. Milton 16.1 or 16.0 1/2 ( 1.65 m or 1.64 m ) Stroller 14.2 to 15.0 hands high (hh) / 1.48 m / 1.53 m. Hickstead 16.0 1/2 ( 1.64 m ) Ratina Z 16.0 1/2 ( 1.64 m ) Deister 17.0 hh ( 1.73 m ) Hallo 16.2 hh ( 1.68 cm ) approx. She Had A lot of Top Class Old Thoroughbred Blood. Boomerang 16.3 hh ( 170 cm ) approx.
