WARD McLain

United States of America
Equestrian
17 Oct 1975
45
Male
MOUNT KISCO, NY
 
United States of America
BREWSTER, NY
 
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 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
2016Rio de Janeiro, BRA92
2012London, GBR296
2008Beijing, CHN51
2004Athens, GRE251

World Equestrian Games
YearLocationJumping IndividualJumping Team
2018Tryon, NC, USA41
2014Normandy, FRA53
2010Lexington, KY, USA710
2006Aachen, GER72

World Cup Final
RankEventYearLocation
1Jumping Individual2017Omaha, NE, USA
4Jumping Individual2018Paris, FRA

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


Legend
NS - Not Started, DSQ - Disqualified, RT - Retired, WD - Withdrawn, EL - Eliminated
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The King of Devon (equnews.com, 31 May 2019)
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Athlete, Business Owner, Horse Trainer
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Wife Lauren, daughters Lilly [2015] and Madison [2020]
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English
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Castle Hill Farm [United States of America]
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His father Barney competed in equestrian at international level, while his wife Lauren has participated in the sport at amateur level. (results.nbcolympics.com, 19 Aug 2016; worldofshowjumping.com, 20 Apr 2016)
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He was introduced to equestrian before he could walk. (usef.org, 01 Jan 2018)
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"Both my parents were professional riders, so I grew up at horse shows. I wouldn't say I was obsessed with horses as a child, but I loved the life. I enjoyed the travel. I enjoyed the hotels, the atmosphere. Unfortunately, I wasn't very talented, so riding didn't come to me very easily." (horsenetwork.com, 27 May 2016)
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Winning at the 2017 World Cup Finals in Omaha, NE, United States of America. (fei.org, 30 May 2018)
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US equestrian jumper Elizabeth Madden. (samshield.com, 01 Jan 2009)
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He competes with a photo of his late father in his pocket. He also has to wear a new tie pin every day and he has to put his left boot on first. (fei.org, 03 Oct 2017; noellefloyd.com, 13 Nov 2014)
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"I believe horses and humans have a connection that draws us to each other. I believe in their own way they know we need them and they are pleased to be our partner whether it be in work or sport. We need to remember to never take this privilege of working and living with horses for granted. To never lose our appreciation for what they have given us throughout the history of time and to be sure that their relevance in our society does not fade away. This is our greatest responsibility as equestrians." (mclainward.com, 21 Sep 2018)
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He was named the 2017 United States Equestrian Federation [USEF] Equestrian of the Year. (tapinto.net, 19 Jan 2018)

He was presented with the Longines Elegance Award in August 2010 after winning the International Grand Prix of Ireland. (teamusa.org, 08 Aug 2010)

In 2003 he was named the American Grand Prix Association [AGA] Rider of the Year for the second consecutive year and third time overall. He first won the award in 1998. (hamptonclassic.com, 2018; usoc.org, 28 Nov 2007)

He was named the AGA Rookie of the Year in 1991. (usoc.org, 28 Nov 2007)
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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