The Equestrian Events at the 1952 Helsinki Summer Olympics included Dressage, Eventing, and Show Jumping. All three disciplines had both individual and team competitions. The competitions were held from July 28, 1952 to August 3, 1952.
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| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual dressage |
Henri Saint Cyr and Master Rufus Sweden (SWE) |
Lis Hartel and Jubilee Denmark (DEN) |
André Jousseaume and Harpagon France (FRA) |
| Team dressage |
Sweden (SWE) Henri Saint Cyr and Master Rufus Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern, Jr. and Krest Gehnäll Persson and Knaust |
Switzerland (SUI) Gottfried Trachsel and Kursus Henri Chammartin and Wöhler Gustav Fischer and Soliman |
Germany (GER) Heinz Pollay and Adular Ida von Nagel and Afrika Fritz Thiedemann and Chronist |
| Individual eventing |
Hans von Blixen-Finecke, Jr. and Jubal Sweden (SWE) |
Guy Lefrant and Verdun France (FRA) |
Wilhelm Büsing and Hubertus Germany (GER) |
| Team eventing |
Sweden (SWE) Hans von Blixen-Finecke, Jr. and Jubal Olof Stahre and Komet Folke Frölén and Fair |
Germany (GER) Wilhelm Büsing and Hubertus Klaus Wagner and Dachs Otto Rothe and Trux von Kamax |
United States (USA) Charles Hough, Jr. and Cassivellannus Walter Staley, Jr. and Craigwood Park John Wofford and Benny Grimes |
| Individual jumping |
Pierre Jonquères d'Oriola and Ali Baba France (FRA) |
Óscar Cristi and Bambi Chile (CHI) |
Fritz Thiedemann and Meteor Germany (GER) |
| Team jumping |
Great Britain (GBR) Wilfred White and Nizefela Douglas Stewart and Aherlow Harry Llewellyn and Foxhunter |
Chile (CHI) Óscar Cristi and Bambi César Mendoza and Pillán Ricardo Echeverría and Lindo Peal |
United States (USA) William Steinkraus and Hollandia Arthur McCashin and Miss Budweiser John William Russell and Democrat |
In the 1952 Summer Olympics, 134 contestants, including 130 men and 4 women, competed from 25 countries. The youngest participant was Walter Staley from the United States at 19 years old, while the oldest rider was the Danish Kristian Jensen at 63 years old.[1]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden (SWE) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 | France (FRA) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Great Britain (GBR) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Chile (CHI) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Germany (GER) | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 6 | Denmark (DEN) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Switzerland (SUI) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 8 | United States (USA) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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