KRAUT Laura

United States of America
Equestrian
14 Nov 1965
55
Female
CAMDEN, SC
 
United States of America

Events and Medals

Discipline Event Rank Medal
EQU Equestrian Jumping Team
USA
United States
 2 Silver Medal
Jumping Individual  

Schedule

Change
Start
Time		 Location Event Status
Equestrian Park
Jumping Individual Qualifier
Finished
Equestrian Park
Jumping Team Qualifier
Finished
Equestrian Park
Jumping Team Final
Finished
Equestrian Park
Jumping Team Final Jump-Off
Finished

Biographical Information

Highlights

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Olympic Games
YearLocationJumping IndividualJumping Team
2008Beijing, CHN221
2000Sydney, NSW, AUS306

World Equestrian Games
YearLocationJumping IndividualJumping Team
2018Tryon, NC, USA101
2010Lexington, KY, USA3110
2006Aachen, GER422

World Cup Final
RankEventYearLocation
15Jumping Individual2017Omaha, NE, USA

World Cup Western European League
RankEventYearLocation
3Jumping Individual2018/2019London, GBR
4Jumping Individual2016/2017London, GBR
7Jumping Individual2019/2020London, GBR

World Cup North American League - USA East Coast
RankEventYearLocation
1Jumping Individual2019/2020Washington, DC, USA
2Jumping Individual2017/2018Wellington, FL, USA
2Jumping Individual2016/2017Wellington, FL, USA
2Jumping Individual2016/2017Washington, DC, USA
3Jumping Individual2018/2019Lexington, KY, USA
4Jumping Individual2016/2017North Salem, NY, USA
5Jumping Individual2018/2019Washington, DC, USA
7Jumping Individual2017/2018Lexington, KY, USA
9Jumping Individual2019/2020Wellington, FL, USA
10Jumping Individual2019/2020Toronto, ON, CAN
10Jumping Individual2016/2017Toronto, ON, CAN


Legend
NS - Not Started, DSQ - Disqualified, RT - Retired, WD - Withdrawn, EL - Eliminated
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Athlete, Coach, Horse Trainer
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Partner Nick Skelton, son Bobby [1999]
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English
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Cherry Knoll Farm [West Grove, PA, USA]
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Her partner Nick Skelton represented Great Britain at seven Olympic Games between 1988 and 2016, winning gold in the team event in 2012 and gold in the individual event in 2016. Her son Bobby Kraut competed in equestrian jumping at CSI2* level before entering college. (SportsDeskOnline, 25 Jun 2020; horseandhound.co.uk, 15 May 2017; horsenetwork.com, 17 Aug 2016)
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She began riding at age three in Atlanta, GA, United States of America, and started competing at age 19. (worldofshowjumping.com, 11 Aug 2020; edition.cnn.com, 21 Aug 2019; globalchampionstour.com, 14 Oct 2014)
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Her mother encouraged Kraut and her sister to get involved in equestrian sport. "From the youngest age I can remember, I loved horses and ponies. My mother was 'horse crazy' and it was hereditary. There was never a day that I wasn't thinking about them, feeding them, drawing them, riding or playing with them. I was just always going to ride. I never, ever, once had a thought in my mind that I wouldn't ride for any reason. It was just part of me. Horses are my life, it's what I do." (edition.cnn.com, 21 Aug 2019; noellefloyd.com, 24 May 2019; sidelinesmagazine.com, 28 Jan 2019; practicalhorsemanmag.com, 01 Aug 2018)
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To compete at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. (worldofshowjumping.com, 11 Aug 2020)
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Winning gold in the team competition at the 2018 World Equestrian Games [WEG] in Tryon, NC, United States of America. (sidelinesmagazine.com, 28 Jan 2019)
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US equestrian jumper Katie Prudent. (grandprix-replay.com, 25 Feb 2019)
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"As in anything, be prepared for a lot of long hours, a lot of hard work, a lot of frustration and a lot of reward. Whether it is in the showring, or just being affiliated with horses or the people around them, if you are super talented and a little bit lucky, you will probably get to do things you never even imagined. If you aren't super talented, there will be a point you'll find out what your niche is and still get to be involved in the sport some way." (vitalizeeq.com, 26 Sep 2019)
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She was presented with the US Olympic Committee [USOC] Jack Kelly Fair Play Award in 2003. (noellefloyd.com, 14 Jan 2015)

She was named the American Grand Prix Association [AGA] Rider of the Year for the 2000/01 season. (wihs.org, 11 Dec 2001)

General Interest

General
SISTER
She and her sister Mary Elizabeth were introduced to riding at the same time and both developed a love for equestrian sport. Mary Elizabeth has worked with Laura throughout her career and helps to manage the horse-care side of her career. "My sister is the engine that runs everything. She organises everything, teaches a lot, she is great on the ground. We grew up together and see things the same. I trust her completely. She runs everything. I'm basically just a girl and a horse and that's it. I never could have accomplished what I've done without the team that I have." (worldofshowjumping.com, 11 Aug 2020; practicalhorsemanmag.com, 03 Jan 2020; fei.org, 14 May 2020)

PARTNER
Her partner Nick Skelton has won two Olympic gold medals in equestrian jumping, and has been an influential figure during her riding career. "It's been a great experience to have a different perspective on riding and training. I am sure he has influenced my riding more than I even realise. Now that Nick is retired, we no longer compete against each other. When he was competing, we obviously each wanted to win but I never felt we were against each other." (sidelinesmagazine.com, 28 Jan 2019)

RESIDENCE
She and her partner Nick Skelton split their time between Wellington, FL, United States of America, and Alcester, England. (grandprix-replay.com, 25 Feb 2019; noellefloyd.com, 28 Feb 2017)

Legend
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Silver Medal
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Gold Medal Event
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Silver Medal Event
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Bronze Medal Event
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