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Guy Thomas grew up in a riding family. His parents, Graeme “Butch” and Lu Thomas, are highly successful riders and trainers, both having competed in the FEI World Cup Finals. Guy was a natural rider from the time he started riding at the age of two and a half. During his upbringing, rather than exerting pressure to join the family business, his parents pledged their support for whatever life path Guy ultimately chose to pursue. <ref> Conversations with Equestrians: Guy Thomas [http://equestrisol.com/coreEQS/conversations-with-equestrians-guy-thomas-weg-show-jumping-preview/ Retrieved 18 August 2013.</ref>
Guy Thomas grew up in a riding family. His parents, Graeme “Butch” and Lu Thomas, are highly successful riders and trainers, both having competed in the FEI World Cup Finals. Guy was a natural rider from the time he started riding at the age of two and a half. During his upbringing, rather than exerting pressure to join the family business, his parents pledged their support for whatever life path Guy ultimately chose to pursue. <ref> Conversations with Equestrians: Guy Thomas [http://equestrisol.com/coreEQS/conversations-with-equestrians-guy-thomas-weg-show-jumping-preview/ Retrieved 18 August 2013.</ref>


Growing up, Guy played on school football and basketball teams in addition to riding and showing. It was as a junior in high school that he made the commitment to the family business. Looking to advance from the junior varsity to the varsity football team, his coaches gave him an ultimatum, either significantly reduce the amount of time he spent riding and going to horse shows, or he would never make the varsity football team. He turned in his football uniform and has never looked back.
Growing up, Guy played on school football and basketball teams in addition to riding and showing. It was as a junior in high school that he made the commitment to the family business. Looking to advance from the junior varsity to the varsity football team, his coaches gave him an ultimatum, either significantly reduce the amount of time he spent riding and going to horse shows, or he would never make the varsity football team. He turned in his football uniform and has never looked back. <ref> Triple Crown Winners: Guy Thomas and Peterbilt[http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1o43b/HorseShowBizMagazine/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A//www.yudu.com/item/details/178142/Horse-ShowBiz-Magazine-2010-C--May-June/ Retrieved 18 August 2013.</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==

Revision as of 09:32, 18 August 2013

Guy Thomas
Thomas on Peterbilt
Personal information
Nationality New Zealand
DisciplineShow jumping
Born (1977-08-30) 30 August 1977 (age 47)
Burson, CA
Height1.85 m (6.1 ft)
Weight75 kg (165 lb)
Horse(s)Peterbilt, Acomulado, Magno

Guy Thomas (born 30 August 1977) is a New Zealander equestrian. His specialty is show jumping, either individually or as part of a team.

Personal life

Guy Thomas was born 30 August 1977 in Burson, California, United States of America, the son of Graeme "Butch" Thomas and Lu Thomas, both former international riders.

Guy Thomas grew up in a riding family. His parents, Graeme “Butch” and Lu Thomas, are highly successful riders and trainers, both having competed in the FEI World Cup Finals. Guy was a natural rider from the time he started riding at the age of two and a half. During his upbringing, rather than exerting pressure to join the family business, his parents pledged their support for whatever life path Guy ultimately chose to pursue. [1]

Growing up, Guy played on school football and basketball teams in addition to riding and showing. It was as a junior in high school that he made the commitment to the family business. Looking to advance from the junior varsity to the varsity football team, his coaches gave him an ultimatum, either significantly reduce the amount of time he spent riding and going to horse shows, or he would never make the varsity football team. He turned in his football uniform and has never looked back. [2]

Career

Career Grand Prix Highlights

  • 2013[3]
    • 1st Place, Menlo Grand Prix, Menlo Charity Horse Show Atherton, CA with Peterbilt
    • 1st Place, Golden State Horse Show Grand Prix Sacramento, CA with Peterbilt
    • 1st Place, HMI Equestrian Challenge Grand Prix Sonoma, CA with Peterbilt
  • 2010[3]
    • 1st Place, Cargill Cup, Spruce Meadows Canada One Calgary, Alberta, Canada with Peterbilt
    • 1st Place, Pickwick Summer Classic Grand Prix Sacramento, CA with Peterbilt
    • 1st Place, Golden State Horse Show Grand Prix Sacramento, CA with Peterbilt
    • 2nd Place, Golden State Horse Show Grand Prix Sacramento, CA with Carino
    • 1st Place, Capital City Classic Horse Show Grand Prix Sacramento, CA with Peterbilt
    • 2nd Place, Capital City Classic Horse Show Grand Prix Sacramento, CA with Carino
    • 2nd Place, HITS Thermal $300k Lamborghini Grand Prix of the Desert Thermal, CA with Peterbilt
    • 1st Place, HITS Thermal Grand Prix Thermal, CA with Carino
    • 1st Place, HITS Thermal Purnia Mills Grand Prix Thermal, CA with Peterbilt


References

  1. ^ Conversations with Equestrians: Guy Thomas [http://equestrisol.com/coreEQS/conversations-with-equestrians-guy-thomas-weg-show-jumping-preview/ Retrieved 18 August 2013.
  2. ^ Triple Crown Winners: Guy Thomas and Peterbilt[http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1o43b/HorseShowBizMagazine/resources/index.htm?referrerUrl=http%3A//www.yudu.com/item/details/178142/Horse-ShowBiz-Magazine-2010-C--May-June/ Retrieved 18 August 2013.
  3. ^ a b c d e Guy ThomasOfficial Site {According to information on his official site]. Retrieved 18 August 2013. Cite error: The named reference "Career Grand Prix Highlights" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).


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