Aboard Cylana, Reed Kessler ended her run as the youngest U.S. rider ever to compete in an Olympic equestrian competition. © 2012 by Nancy Jaffer)
January 2, 2013–At 18, Kessler became the youngest Olympic show jumper when she competed in the equestrian event in London. Although she did not ride her mount, Cylana, to an Olympic medal, she brought attention to a sport that usually features older athletes. In fact, her teammates in the team show jumping event in London were Beezie Madden (age 48), Rich Fellers (52) and McLain Ward (36). Now Kessler is back in the saddle and preparing for possibly many more trips to the Games.
From teamusa.org
