Guy Thomas
{{short description|New Zealand equestrian}}
{{for|the Belgium-born French songwriter|Guy Thomas (musician)}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}
{{Infobox equestrian
| name = Guy Thomas
| image = Guy Thomas riding Peterbilt at Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.jpg
| image_size = 300px
| caption = Thomas on Peterbilt at Spruce Meadows
| nationality = {{NZL}}
| discipline = Show Jumping
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|08|30}}
| birth_place = Burson, California
| height = {{convert|1.8|m|ft}}
| weight = {{convert|88.5|kg|lb}}
| horse = 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.Guy Thomas Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/#!/guythomaswtf] Retrieved 18 August 2013.
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.
{{cite news
|url=http://www.equestrisol.com/coreEQS/conversations-with-equestrians-guy-thomas-weg-show-jumping-preview/
|title=Conversations with Equestrians: Guy Thomas
|work=Equestisol
|date= 30 September 2010
}}
Career
Guy Thomas competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece for the New Zealand Olympic teamAthletes – Guy Thomas [https://olympic.org.nz/athletes/guy-thomas] New Zealand Olympic team Official Site. Retrieved 18 August 2013. and also rode for the New Zealand Team at the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY.{{cite news
|url=http://www.ridingmagazine.com/riding_onlinemag/articles/2010_11/weg.htm/
|title=We'll Never Forget WEG 2010
|work=California Riding Magazine
|date=1 November 2010
|first=Erin
|last=Gilmore
|access-date=18 August 2013
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101128091218/http://ridingmagazine.com/riding_onlinemag/articles/2010_11/weg.htm
|archive-date=28 November 2010
|url-status=dead
}} He qualified for and competed in the 2008 Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Finals in Gothenburg, Sweden.
{{cite news
|url=http://www.fei.org/news/happiness-and-heartache-engemann-gets-edge
|title=Happiness and Heartache as Engemann Gets the Edge
|work=Fédération Équestre Internationale
|date=23 April 2008
}}
= Career Grand Prix Highlights =
- 2013Willow Tree – Guy Thomas [http://www.wt2win.com/TheTeam.aspx Official Site] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826115633/http://www.wt2win.com/TheTeam.aspx |date=26 August 2014 }} [According to information on his official site]. Retrieved 18 August 2013.
- 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
- 1st Place, Menlo Grand Prix, Menlo Charity Horse Show in Atherton, CA with Peterbilt
- 2011
- 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
- 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
- 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
| class="wikitable" | ||||||||
| Name | Age | Gender | Colour | Breed | Sire | Dam | Damsire | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | align="center"|13 Years | align="center"|Stallion | align="center"|Dark Bay | align="center"|Holstein | align="center"|Liocalyon | align="center"|Jeribos | align="center"|Concorde | align="center"|{{cite web |url=http://www.wt2win.com|title=Peterbilt |website=Willow Tree |access-date=24 August 2013}} |
| Magno | align="center"|13 Years | align="center"|Stallion | align="center"|Grey | align="center"|Selle Français | align="center"|Maui LS | align="center"|unk. | align="center"|unk. | align="center"|{{cite web |url=http://www.wt2win.com|title=Magno |website=Willow Tree |access-date=24 August 2013}} |
| Acomulado | align="center"|10 Years | align="center"|Gelding | align="center"|Bay | align="center"|Warmblood | align="center"|Acorado | align="center"|unk. | align="center"|unk. | align="center"|{{cite web |url=http://www.wt2win.com|title=Acomulado |website=Willow Tree |access-date=24 August 2013}} |
| S&L Elite | align="center"|8 Years | align="center"|Gelding | align="center"|Chestnut | align="center"|Belgian Warmblood | align="center"|Action Breaker | align="center"|unk. | align="center"|Galoubet | align="center"|{{cite web |url=http://www.wt2win.com|title=SnLElite |website=Willow Tree |access-date=24 August 2013}} |
| Queen B | align="center"|6 Years | align="center"|Mare | align="center"|Chestnut | align="center"|Belgian Warmblood | align="center"|Uno de Laubry | align="center"|Queen Charlotte B | align="center"|unk. | align="center"|{{cite web |url=http://www.wt2win.com|title=QueenB |website=Willow Tree |access-date=24 August 2013}} |
| NZ Madison
|1994 |Mare |Bay |Clydesdale / NZ TB |N/A |N/A |N/A | |
References
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{{2004 New Zealand Olympic team}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Thomas, Guy}}
Category:Equestrians at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Category:New Zealand male equestrians