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Karen O’Connor Added to 2008 Olympic Event Team
USA Today just announced that Karen O’Connor will be replacing Heidi White on the 2008 US Olympic eventing team. White withdrew her horse, Northern Spy, for veterinary reasons and alternate Karen O’Connor and Mandiba have officially joined the team.
Karen O’Connor can almost be considered America’s eventing darling, as she already has Olympic bronze and silver to her name among other accomplishments. Lately, she’s most well-known for her success with the pony Theodore O’Connor who was tragically put down late this spring following severe injuries when he spooked at their farm. He was shortlisted for the Olympics before his accident.
Many were looking forward to seeing Karen and Teddy at the Olympics, and will still be happy to see her take the stage with Mandiba.
She has been training in England for the last several weeks with the rest of the US event team. They will head to Hong Kong on Wednesday, July 30.
Read more 2008 Olympic equestrian news, overviews, and rider profiles.
Well I am sorry to hear that Heidi White had to withdraw…I am sure she is heart broken to have been so close to going to the games and having to give it up because her mount had health problems. I hope that her horse recovers quickly. That being said, I must admit that I am stoked that Karen O’Conner is going because she really is a fan favorite because she is so exciting to watch.
I’m happy to hear that Karen made it onto the team. I’m sure she will do great and she deserves the spot.
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