Jan Ebeling (born September 9, 1958) is a German-born American equestrian.[1] After immigrating to the United States in 1984, Ebeling was a well known and prestigious rider in the states until his citizenship in 2002.[1] He competed for the United States in Individual and Team Dressage at the 2012 Summer Olympics on the horse Rafalca.[2][3]
Jan Ebeling | |
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| Born | September 9, 1958 (age 66) Berlin, Germany |
| Nationality | German-American |
| Occupation | equestrian |
| Spouse | Amy Ebeling |
| Children | Ben Ebeling |
| Medal record | ||
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| Equestrian | ||
Representing the  United States
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| Pan American Games | ||
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2003 Santo Domingo | Team dressage |
| CHIO Aachen | ||
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2013 Aachen | Team dressage |
Equestrian career
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In 2003, Ebeling was named to the United States Pan American Team with mount Feleciano, with his direct reserve horse Liberté (owned by longtime sponsor Ann Romney).[4] The team won Gold, and Ebeling finished 5th individually. He began riding his most famous horse, Rafalca, in 2007. With her, Ebeling competed in 3 World Cup Finals, in Las Vegas (2009), Leipzig (2011), and 'S-Hertogenbosch (2012). The highlight of his career thus far was his appearance on the United States Olympic Team in 2012, in London.
In the twilight of her career, Rafalca and Ebeling won Bronze at the Aachen World Equestrian Festival. Ebeling continues to ride at a competitive level, with newer mounts Indeed, Bellena, Zitat, and Status Royal OLD.
International Championship Appearances
edit| Year | Event | Horse |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Pan American Games | Feleciano |
| 2009 | World Cup Final- Las Vegas | Rafalca |
| 2011 | World Cup Final- Leipzig | Rafalca |
| 2012 | World Cup Final- S'Hertogenbosch | Rafalca |
| 2012 | Olympic Games- London | Rafalca |
| 2013 | CHIO Aachen | Rafalca |
Legal issues
editHorse drugging
editJan was part of a lawsuit brought by a woman who had bought a horse, Super Hit from Ann Romney. Jan, as Romney's trainer managed the sale. It was found after the sale that the horse was heavily medicated with Butorphanol, Delomidine, Romifidine, and Xylatine during the pre-purchase examination.[5] The horse was later physically unable to compete in dressage, due to a defect in its foot. The lawsuit claimed the drugs hid the extent of the damage.[6]
In the fraud case between Catherine Norris and Jan and Amy Ebeling, Norris alleged that she was sold a defective horse, Super Hit, managed by Jan Ebeling.[7] She claimed the horse was medicated during the pre-purchase examination to hide a significant defect in its foot, making it unsuitable for dressage competition.[8]
Sexual assault lawsuit
editJan was accused of negligence in a lawsuit chiefly brought against his son, Ben Ebeling. The suit alleges Ben Ebeling drugged and raped a 14-year-old student of Jan's at his Acres training facility.[9][10] Jan and his wife Amy Ebeling, who managed the family's The Acres training facility, were named in the suit, accused of negligence and negligent supervision.[9]
As of the 11th of June 2024 filing at the court house continue. [1]
References
edit- ^ a b About Jan, The Acres
- ^ "Rafalca, Owned by Romney's Wife, Does Not Advance in Dressage". New York Times. 7 August 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
- ^ https://olympics.com/en/athletes/jan-ebeling
- ^ "Jan Ebeling". www.teamusa.com. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ Gray, Rosie (2012-06-21). "Ann Romney's High Horse". BuzzFeed News. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ Gabriel, Trip (2012-05-26). "In Rarefied Sport, a View of the Romneys' World". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ Gabriel, Trip (2012-05-26). "In Rarefied Sport, a View of the Romneys' World". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ Abcarian, Robin (2012-05-22). "A window into the passion of Ann Romney: dressage". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ a b "Ben Ebeling, Jan Ebeling and Amy Ebeling Named In Sexual Assault Civil Suit - The Chronicle of the Horse". Retrieved 2024-05-27.
- ^ "Benjamin Ebling Child Molestation Lawsuit". Dressage Hub. 2022-07-01. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
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