Jerome Guery delighted with horse’s comeback for Olympic showjumping

Belgian rider Jerome Guery helped his nation to the Olympic showjumping group closing – along with his “dream horse” who underwent surgical procedure after a severe harm 18 months in the past.

Jerome and Quel Homme De Hus clipped only one rail in at present’s group qualifier to contribute to Belgium’s fourth-place end, which implies they’re by way of to tomorrow’s medal decider.

The 18-year-old Quidam De Revel stallion was in prime type in Versailles, having made a full restoration from the tendon “dislocation” he suffered in transport on the finish of 2022.

“I’m so, so completely happy,” Jerome stated. “And it’s actually emotional to have my horse so match like this. It was actually the objective after his accident and lengthy restoration; it’s actually, actually particular for us.”

Jerome stated Quel Homme De Hus was injured on the best way again from the Longines International Champions League closing in Prague. After an extended restoration, he returned to competitors early this 12 months.

“We by no means knew precisely what occurred however we predict any kick behind and the tendon will simply dislocate from the bone,” he stated. “It was actually unhappy. He’s a powerful horse and had by no means been lame earlier than however fortunately, he’s again in good type.

“He wanted an operation and was out of competitors for a 12 months and a half. He’s 18 now; we weren’t certain that he may come again for the game. However life was actually beneficiant with us. He’s a tremendous horse and he provides a lot and it’s so nice to have him again.”

Jerome stated the Belgian group is delighted to have certified for the ultimate.

“As final to go, there’s at all times a bit extra strain,” he stated. “I knew I may have two fences and it will be sufficient to qualify, however I used to be actually targeted.

“My horse jumped wonderful. I made one small mistake to the mixture; it was on six or seven and I selected six, which was the mistaken alternative.

“But it surely was sufficient for qualification; we’re so completely happy and tomorrow the main target is on the brand new competitors.”

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 competitors in a dream place, is sort of a life dream,” he stated. “I’m so, so completely happy.”

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Eleanor is an skilled journalist who spent over eight years working for native and nationwide newspapers earlier than 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 business, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage guidelines to mules. Her sport of alternative is showjumping, by which she competes her personal horses, and she or he additionally enjoys reporting at native leaping exhibits by way of to worldwide championships.