Norman Elder - Equestrian

Equestrian

Norman Elder was an accomplished equestrian. He competed in the Three-Day Events in the Olympic Games, first in Rome in 1960, and again in Mexico City in 1968.

He also competed in the 1959 Pan-American Games where in he placed third individually riding Prince Maple, and also won team gold. In 1967 he finished second individually, riding Ranae Doe.

His brother Jim Elder also competed in the Olympics six times in equestrian events winning a gold medal.

Elder was the author of 'The Norman Elder Horse Book'.

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