Jan Ebeling (born September 9, 1958) is a German-American equestrian. After Immigrating to the United States in 1984, Ebeling was a well known and prestigious rider in the states until his citizenship in 2002. The next year, 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). 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.

Early life

Ebeling was born in

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The Acres He emigrated to the United States in 1984.

Career

He competed for the

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in Individual and Team Dressage at the 2012 Summer Olympics on the horse Rafalca.

International Championship Appearances

Personal life

He is married to Amy Ebeling. They have a son, Ben.

References

1958 births Living people American dressage riders Equestrians at the 2012 Summer Olympics Olympic equestrians of the United States American male equestrians Sportspeople from Berlin German emigrants to the United States Equestrians at the 2003 Pan American Games Pan American Games gold medalists for the United States Pan American Games medalists in equestrian Medalists at the 2003 Pan American Games {{US-equestrian-bio-stub