Show Jumping's 27 year old rider, Georgina Bloomberg had a "scary" fall off her horse Radio City, featured bottom left, according to various on lookers, while competing at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament on Friday. Ms. Bloomberg, founder of Riders Closet and named by Forbes Magazine as one of the "Most Intriguing Billionaire Heiresses," was competing in the Gambler's Choice when her saddle slipped and she fell.
Georgina is said to have fractured her spine and suffered a concusion. Unconcious immdediately after the fall, she later walked off the course, un-assisted according to her Spokesman, Kenneth Kraus.
Meredith Michaels Beerbaum is a well-known name in world of international level Show Jumping. Ms. Michaels Beerbaum is arguably one of the most talented in her sport. An impressive resume which includes being the first women to be ranked number one in Show Jumping in 2005 and numerous gold medals.
In 1998 Meredith married fellow Show Jumper, Markus Beerbaum. Although Meredith is American born (Los Angeles, 1969), upon marrying Mr. Beerbaum, Meredith attained citizenship to Germany. Mr. & Mrs. Beerbaum reside in Germany with their newly born daughter, Brianne Victoria Beerbaum.
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Merediths' impressive resume includes the following;
Gold Medal winner of the 2009 World Cup Final in Las Vegas, USA (Shutterfly); Winning all three rounds
Gold medal winner of the 2008 World Cup Final in Gothenburg, Sweden (Shutterfly) * The first woman to have reached the No. 1 position on the FEI show jumping world rankings (December 2004) * Ranked #1 in the world four consecutive months (February-May 2007) * Individual and team bronze at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany (Shutterfly) * Individual gold and team silver, European Championships, Mannheim 2007 (Shutterfly) * Gold medal team member at the 2005 European Championships in San Patrignano (Checkmate 4) * Gold medal team member, 9th individually, at the 1999 European Championships in Hickstead, England (Stella) * 5th place at the 2006 World Cup Final in Kuala Lumpur (Checkmate 4) * Gold medal winner of the 2005 World Cup Final in Las Vegas, NV (Shutterfly) * Silver medal at the 2004 World Cup Final in Milan, Italy (Shutterfly) * Nations Cup starts:27 Wins:8 * Ladies German Championships Gold Medal in 1999 and 2001, Silver medal in 2002, Bronze medal in 1998, 4th place in 2004 * German Championships Bronze Medal in 2004, 5th place in 2002 * German Championship Winner in 2008 at Balve Optimum * First woman to win the World Cup Finals three times (2005, 2008, 2009) * Ranked #1 in the world 11 straight months in 2008 (February thru December)
Milton, dubbed Britain's number one Show Jumper and argued as the worlds greatest Show Jumper, bred by John Harding-Rolls. The great grey was born on February 16th, 1977. Milton was the son of the dutch-bred Show Jumping stallion, Marius.
As a weanling, Milton was purchased by Caroline Bradley who also rode his sire, Marius to winning title of, "Leading Show Jumper of the Year," in 1978. Mrs. Bradley had hopes, that Milton would be her ride to the Olympics. Caroline, trained and rode Milton until her un-timely death at the age of 37, in 1983. Knowing how devoted Caroline was to Milton and adamant that he was a horse with talent to reach the Olympic level, Mrs. Bradley's parents approached John Whitaker about riding the grey gelding. John rode Milton to many successes which include over 1 million in prize money and an Individual Silver and Team Gold at the 1987 European Championships and winner of two FEI World Cup Finals.
Milton was retired from Show Jumping at the 1994 Olympia Horse Show.
Milton was known not only for his talent and successes, but also his personality in the ring. He would leap into the air on que, showing off to his many devoted fans.
John once described Milton as, "Simply The Best."
Sadly, in 1999 at the age of 22, Milton was euthanized due to intestinal complications.
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