Jerome Guery overjoyed with horse’s comeback for Olympic showjumping

Belgian rider Jerome Guery helped his nation to the Olympic showjumping group ultimate – along with his “dream horse” who underwent surgical treatment after a major damage 18 months in the past.

Jerome and Quel Homme De Hus clipped only one rail in nowadays’s group qualifier to give a contribution to Belgium’s fourth-place end, this means that they’re thru to the next day to come’s medal decider.

The 18-year-old Quidam De Revel stallion was once in best shape in Versailles, having made a complete restoration from the tendon “dislocation” he suffered in shipping on the finish of 2022.

“I’m so, so glad,” Jerome stated. “And it’s in point of fact emotional to have my horse so are compatible like this. It was once in point of fact the function after his twist of fate and lengthy restoration; it’s in point of fact, in point of fact particular for us.”

Jerome stated Quel Homme De Hus was once injured at the long ago from the Longines World Champions League ultimate in Prague. After a protracted restoration, he returned to pageant early this yr.

“We by no means knew precisely what came about however we expect any kick at the back of and the tendon will simply dislocate from the bone,” he stated. “It was once in point of fact unhappy. He’s a robust horse and had by no means been lame ahead of however thankfully, he’s again in excellent shape.

“He wanted an operation and was once out of pageant for a yr and a part. He’s 18 now; we weren’t certain that he may just come again for the game. However lifestyles was once in point of fact beneficiant with us. He’s an incredible horse and he offers such a lot and it’s so nice to have him again.”

Jerome stated the Belgian group is overjoyed to have certified for the general.

“As closing to move, there’s at all times a bit of extra power,” he stated. “I knew I will have two fences and it could be sufficient to qualify, however I used to be in point of fact targeted.

“My horse jumped superb. I made one small mistake to the combo; it was once on six or seven and I selected six, which was once the improper selection.

“But it surely was once sufficient for qualification; we’re so glad and the next day to come the point of interest is at the new pageant.”

Jerome stated the Olympics is so particular, for the groups and the general public.

“To be right here with my dream horse in a dream pageant in a dream position, is sort of a lifestyles dream,” he stated. “I’m so, so glad.”

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Eleanor is an skilled journalist who spent over 8 years running for native and nationwide newspapers ahead of becoming a member of H&H as information editor in March 2016. Keen about equine welfare and exposing the reality, Eleanor has reported on all facets of the trade, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage regulations to mules. Her game of selection is showjumping, during which she competes her personal horses, and he or she additionally enjoys reporting at native leaping presentations thru to world championships.