Jill Henselwood (born November 1, 1962) is a

Canadian Equestrian Team The Canadian Equestrian Team or CET ( or ''EEC'') collectively describes the athletes that represent Canada at the highest levels of international Equestrianism, equestrian competition, specifically at the World Championship, Equestrian at the Su ...

member who competes in

show jumping Show jumping is a part of a group of English riding equestrian events that also includes eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes are commonly seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics. Sometimes shows ar ...

. At the

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in Beijing, Henselwood (riding her horse Special Ed) won the

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as part of the Canadian team in team jumping, together with teammates

Mac Cone Mac Cone (born August 23, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee, United States) is a Canadian citizen who competes in show jumping. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Cone won the silver medal as part of the Canadian team in team jumping, together w ...

Eric Lamaze Eric Lamaze (born April 17, 1968) is a Canadian showjumper and Olympic champion. He won individual gold and team silver at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, riding Hickstead. Lamaze has won three Olympic medals, as well as four Pan American Games medal ...

, and

Ian Millar Ian Millar CM (born January 6, 1947) is a Canadian Equestrian Team athlete for show jumping. He is a two-time winner of the Show Jumping World Cup, and an Olympic silver medallist. Due to his longevity and accomplishments, he is often nickn ...

. She lives in Oxford Mills, Ontario. Her horse, an

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gelding named Special Ed, was born in 1994 in Germany.

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