Jan Ebeling

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.

Jan Ebeling
BornSeptember 9, 1958 (1958-09-09) (age 65)
Berlin, Germany
NationalityGerman-American
Occupationequestrian
SpouseAmy Ebeling
ChildrenBen Ebeling
Medal record
Equestrian
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2003 Santo Domingo Team dressage


CHIO Aachen
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Aachen Team dressage

Early life

Ebeling was born in Berlin, Germany.[1] He emigrated to the United States in 1984.[1]

Career

He competed for the United States in Individual and Team Dressage at the 2012 Summer Olympics on the horse Rafalca.[2]

International Championship Appearances
Year Event Horse
2003 Pan American Games Feleciano
2009 World Cup Final- Las Vegas Rafalca
2011 World Cup Final- Leipzig Rafalca
2012 World Cup Final- S'Hertogenbosch Rafalca
2012 Olympic Games- London Rafalca
2013 CHIO Aachen Rafalca

Personal life

He is married to Amy Ebeling.[1] They have a son, Ben.[1]

References
  1. About Jan, The Acres
  2. "Rafalca, Owned by Romney's Wife, Does Not Advance in Dressage". New York Times. 7 August 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2012.


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