Jappeloup - Greatest Horses

Jappeloup was a 15.2hh black showjumper ridden by Pierre Durand in the 1980's.  Born in 1975 His sire was a French Trotter, Tyrol II and his dam a Thorougbred called Vénérable.  

Relatively small for show-jumping he had the most amazing jump. He was a fiery little horse and great to watch - make sure you find some clips on YouTube because he is fantastic!

In 1984, at the Olympics,  Jappeloup stopped at a jump, Pierre flew into the jump and the bridle came off, leaving Jappeloup to gallop back to his stable.  

In 1985 they were 3rd at the World Cup Final.

In 1986 they were 4th individually and part of the Bronze winning team at the World Championships.

In 1987 they won individual Gold and team Silver at the European Championships.

In 1988 they were 2nd at the World Cup Final and won individual Gold and team Bronze at the Olympics in Seoul.

In 1989 they were part of the Silver winning team at the European Championships.

In 1990 they were 2nd at the World Cup Final but part of the Gold winning team at the World Championships.
Jappeloup was retired but 3 months later he sadly died at 16 of a heart attack :(

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