Guy Thomas (born 30 August 1977) is a New Zealand equestrian. His speciality is
show jumping
Show jumping is a part of a group of English riding equestrianism, equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, Show hunter, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes are commonly seen at horse shows throughout the world, including th ...
, either individually or as part of a team.
Personal life
Guy Thomas was born 30 August 1977 in
Burson, California
Burson is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California. It lies at an elevation of 98 feet (45 m). Although unincorporated, Burson has the ZIP code of 95225.
History
Burson was platted in 1884 when the San Joaquin and Sierra N ...
, the son of Graeme "Butch" Thomas and Lu Thomas, both former international riders.
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.
Career
Guy Thomas competed at the
2004 Summer Olympics
The 2004 Summer Olympics ( el, Θερινοί Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες 2004, ), officially the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad ( el, Αγώνες της 28ης Ολυμπιάδας, ) and also known as Athens 2004 ( el, Αθήνα 2004), ...
in
Athens, Greece
Athens ( ; el, Αθήνα, Athína ; grc, Ἀθῆναι, Athênai (pl.) ) is both the capital and largest city of Greece. With a population close to four million, it is also the seventh largest city in the European Union. Athens dominates ...
for the
New Zealand Olympic team[Athletes – Guy Thoma]
New Zealand Olympic team Official Site. Retrieved 18 August 2013. and also rode for the New Zealand Team at the
2010 World Equestrian Games
The 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games (officially the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games) were held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. from September 25 to October 10, 2010. This was the sixth edition of the FEI World Eques ...
in
Lexington, KY
Lexington is a city in Kentucky, United States that is the county seat of Fayette County. By population, it is the second-largest city in Kentucky and 57th-largest city in the United States. By land area, it is the country's 28th-largest ...
. He qualified for and competed in the 2008 Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Finals in
Gothenburg, Sweden
Gothenburg (; abbreviated Gbg; sv, Göteborg ) is the second-largest city in Sweden, fifth-largest in the Nordic countries, and capital of the Västra Götaland County. It is situated by the Kattegat, on the west coast of Sweden, and has a ...
.
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Career Grand Prix Highlights
* 2013
[Willow Tree – Guy Thoma]
Official Site
ccording to information on his official site Retrieved 18 August 2013.
**1st Place, Menlo Grand Prix, Menlo Charity Horse Show in
Atherton, CA
Atherton () is an incorporated town in San Mateo County, California, United States. Its population was 7,188 as of 2020.
Atherton is known for its wealth; in 1990 and 2019, Atherton was ranked as having the highest per capita income among U.S. t ...
with ''Peterbilt''
**1st Place, Golden State Horse Show Grand Prix in
Sacramento, CA
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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
Atherton () is an incorporated town in San Mateo County, California, United States. Its population was 7,188 as of 2020.
Atherton is known for its wealth; in 1990 and 2019, Atherton was ranked as having the highest per capita income among U.S. t ...
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
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, Canada with ''Peterbilt''
**1st Place, Pickwick Summer Classic Grand Prix in
Sacramento, CA
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with ''Peterbilt''
**1st Place, Golden State Horse Show Grand Prix in
Sacramento, CA
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with ''Peterbilt''
**2nd Place, Golden State Horse Show Grand Prix in
Sacramento, CA
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with ''Carino''
**1st Place, Capital City Classic Horse Show Grand Prix in
Sacramento, CA
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with ''Peterbilt''
**2nd Place, Capital City Classic Horse Show Grand Prix in
Sacramento, CA
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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
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with ''Peterbilt''
**1st Place, Showpark Jumper Classic Grand Prix in
Del Mar, CA
Del Mar (; Spanish for "Of the Sea") is a beach town in San Diego County, California, located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Established in 1885 as a seaside resort, the city incorporated in 1959. The Del Mar Horse Races are hosted on the De ...
with ''Peterbilt''
Horses
References
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Equestrians at the 2004 Summer Olympics
New Zealand male equestrians
1977 births
Olympic equestrians for New Zealand
Living people