1. Chris Kappler was born on February 9,1967 and is an American show jumper and horse trainer.
13 Facts About Chris Kappler
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Chris Kappler is an Olympic gold and silver medalist, and the winner of over 100 Grand Prixs.
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Chris Kappler is a founder of the North American Riders Group.
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Chris Kappler started riding at age nine, and began his show career training with Alex Jayne.
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Chris Kappler was discovered by George Morris and trained at Morris' stable, Hunterdon.
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Chris Kappler placed second in the USEF Medal Finals, third in the ASPCA Maclay Finals, and second in the USET Talent Search Finals.
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Chris Kappler won the American Invitational and American Gold Cup three times each, and won the American Grand Prix Championship once.
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At the 2003 Pan American Games, Chris Kappler won the team gold and individual silver riding Royal Kaliber.
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Also in 2003, Chris Kappler was named the Equestrian of the Year by the United States Equestrian Federation.
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In 2004, Chris Kappler represented the United States at the Olympic Games.
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Chris Kappler won the Budweiser Invitational in Tampa on his horse VDL Oranta in 2009.
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Chris Kappler was a US Team Selector for the 2015 Pan American Games and the 2016 Summer Olympics.
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Chris Kappler is a resident of the Pittstown section of Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.