Gail Greenough
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Gail E. Greenough, CM
(born March 7, 1960) is a Canadian equestrian
. She was the first woman, the first Canadian, the first North American, the first rider to have zero faults in the competition, and the youngest person ever to win the World Show Jumping Championships
. Greenough was champion in 1986 at Aachen
, riding a horse named Mr T (Hann
).
In 1990, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada
.
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
(born March 7, 1960) is a Canadian equestrian
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
. She was the first woman, the first Canadian, the first North American, the first rider to have zero faults in the competition, and the youngest person ever to win the World Show Jumping Championships
Show Jumping World Championships
The Show Jumping World Championships, or the show jumping competition at the FEI World Equestrian Games, was started in 1953, with individual competition. In 1978 Team competitions began, and men and women began competing against one another. From 1990, show jumping was brought together along with...
. Greenough was champion in 1986 at Aachen
Aachen
Aachen has historically been a spa town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Aachen was a favoured residence of Charlemagne, and the place of coronation of the Kings of Germany. Geographically, Aachen is the westernmost town of Germany, located along its borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, ...
, riding a horse named Mr T (Hann
Hanoverian (horse)
A Hanoverian is a warmblood horse originating in Germany, which is often seen in the Olympic Games and other competitive English riding styles, and have won gold medals in all three equestrian Olympic competitions. It is one of the oldest, most numerous, and most successful of the warmbloods...
).
In 1990, she was made a Member of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
.