The USA Equestrian Team clinched gold once again at the Equestrian Paralympics 2024 in Paris.

This is their third gold in Para Equestrian at these Games. Fiona Howard on Diamond Dunes and Rebecca Hart on Floratina both added this win to their individual gold medals. Roxanne Trunnell, who won silver in Grade I with Fan Tastico H, was also part of the winning team.

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U.S. Team’s Performance at the Equestrian Paralympics 2024:

The U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team made history at the Equestrian Paralympics 2024 in Paris by securing their second consecutive team medal. This is the first time the team has earned gold in the Paralympic program. Rebecca Hart on Floratina (Grade III), Fiona Howard on Diamond Dunes (Grade II), and Roxanne Trunnell on Fan Tastico H (Grade I) all scored above 77% in the FEI Grand Prix Test B, contributing to their record-setting combined score of 235.567. This is the highest team score ever achieved in Paralympic para-equestrian events.

Roxanne Trunnell from Royal Palm Beach, Fla., and her horse Fan Tastico H kicked off the afternoon team competition for the U.S. Despite only teaming up earlier this year, they turned in a solid performance with a score of 77.000%. The 2017 Oldenburg gelding, owned by Karin Flint and looked after by Rafael Hernandez-Carillo, showed reliable performance, especially in the walk, thanks to Trunnell’s skillful riding.

“I just really concentrated on him marching,” said Trunnell of her test. “He’s so cool at only seven; it’s just going to get better and better.” Of the team’s success, she added that Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline has been a huge part of the growth and confidence for athletes in the program. “I think it’s all Michel. He got us in shape. He’s very strict. I think all his experience has helped us.”

USA Triumphs at Equestrian Paralympics 2024: Team Medals and Top Performances at Versailles:

Sixteen teams competed for the Team medals at the grand esplanade by the Palace of Versailles during the Equestrian Paralympics 2024. The stands were packed with fans waving flags and sporting their national colors.

Each country selected three athletes based on their performances in the Individual event and their potential in the Team Para Grand Prix B test at the Equestrian Paralympics 2024.

Throughout the day at the Equestrian Paralympics 2024, the competition was fierce between the USA and the Netherlands. In the end, Howard, the Grade II Individual gold medalist, delivered the top score of the day, surpassing the 80 percent mark.

Teammates Roxanne Trunnell, who earned a Grade I Individual silver on Tuesday with Fan Tastico H, and Grade III gold medalist Rebecca Hart with Floratina, posted scores of 77.000 and 78.567 percent, respectively. Their performances were crucial in securing the victory for the USA.

Event Overview

Location: Esplanade by the Palace of Versailles
Participants: Sixteen teams competing for Team medals
Atmosphere: Stands filled with fans and national flags

Team Selection

Criteria: Based on Individual event performances and Team Para Grand Prix B test potential
Team Composition: Three athletes selected from each country’s four representatives

Competition Highlights

Key Rivalry: USA vs. Netherlands
Top Score: Howard’s Grade II gold medal score broke 80 percent

USA Performance

Roxanne Trunnell: Grade I Individual silver medalist with Fan Tastico H
Rebecca Hart: Grade III gold medalist with Floratina
Scores: Trunnell 77.000%, Hart 78.567%
Outcome: Their performances secured the Team medal for the USA

Dutch Secure Silver Again

With the USA leading with a total of 235.567 points, the Netherlands faced a tough challenge at the Equestrian Paralympics 2024. Sanne Voets (Demantur), Demi Haerkens (Daula), and Rixt van der Horst (Royal Fonq) ended with a combined score of 232.850. Despite their impressive performances earlier in the week, they fell short of surpassing the Americans but managed to repeat their silver medal position from Tokyo.

Germany wrapped up the event with a total score of 223.116 percent. Regine Mispelkamp, a Grade V silver medalist, delivered their highest score with 75.500 percent on Highlander Delight. Anna-Lena Niehues (Quimbaya 6) and Heidemarie Dresing (Doolop) scored 75.351 and 72.900 percent, respectively. This placed Germany just ahead of fourth-place Italy, who were led by Grade I bronze medalist Sara Morganti with Mariebelle, scoring 79.458 percent.

Belgium finished in seventh place, followed by Denmark, Austria, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Norway, Sweden, Singapore, and Finland.

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