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Chiswell
was a horse owned by the
United States Army
.
[1]
Chiswell was foaled in about 1905. The gelding was among several horses purchased in 1911 by a syndicate of New York civilian horsemen for donation to the U.S. Army for use as show horses. That year, he was selected for inclusion in the U.S. Army team sent to the
Olympia London International Horse Show
.
[2]
The next year, he participated in the
1912 Summer Olympics
, the United States equestrian team that year being fielded by the
United States Cavalry
.
[3]
Ridden by
Guy Henry
, he placed 11th in dressage and fourth in jumping.
[3]
He would go on to win a number of awards at other shows.
[4]
[5]
Shortly before his retirement, Chiswell was struck by an automobile and thereafter euthanized.
[4]
References
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"Famous Army Mounts"
.
The Washington Times
. April 28, 1913
. Retrieved
June 2,
2018
.
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"U.S. Horse Winner"
.
The Washington Post
. November 21, 1911
. Retrieved
June 2,
2018
.
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a
b
Heintzberger, Amber (July 1, 2012).
"Equestrian Olympics"
.
Cowboys & Indians
. Retrieved
June 2,
2018
.
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a
b
"Army Takes Care of the Faithful Cavalry Horses"
.
Greenville News
. July 17, 1927
. Retrieved
June 2,
2018
.
- ^
"Ft. Riley Horses"
.
Topeka Daily State Journal
. September 8, 1914
. Retrieved
June 2,
2018
.
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