Jappeloup & Pierre Durand - 1987 European Champions

1987 European Show Jumping Championships in St.Gallen, Switzerland.
Individual:
GOLD: Pierre Durand (FRA) & Jappeloup
SILVER: John Whitaker (GBR) & Milton
BRONZE: Nick Skelton (GBR) & Apollo
Fence height: 1.60 m

[@Kerros973]

That was the time where I was riding as a showjumper. They were my inspiration to go further and further. Gorgeous Horse 🐎❤️ also Next Milton was amazing 🐎❤️ incredible competition 👏👏👏

[@ghislaineisrael6255]

Jappeloup et Pierre Durand.......un couple extraordinaire entre un homme et un Super Cheval👍

[@akoczorowskiarej3147]

It would have been wonderful to see also Milton and Whitaker because most of these magic moments were due to their duel where the public couldn't breath anymore.

[@gil7555]

extraordinaire couple.! une légende..

[@martinegavalet116]

Ils étaient d'une élégance RARE !!!!!!!!!

[@martinegavalet116]

Qu'elle alliance merveilleuse !!!!!!!!!!

[@seloree]

amazing!!

[@MarkRobertCuthbert]

yes, indeed.

[@silviagalmarini8151]

Jappeloud y Pierre la química perfecta los hace unicos

[@user-yc7li1em4e]

Che super cavallo é pendare che per pochi cm rientrava nella categoria cavalli.. Nonostante aveva una potenza pazzesca...

[@ritadamico8380]

what a horse!

[@lisacestmoi2860]

le meilleur cheval

[@equipassionpanpan9071]

Moi je l'ai vu en vrai au jumping international de Bordeaux

[@renayud6659]

equipassion panpan j’en aurais rêvé de le rencontrer ce cheval exceptionnel

[@equipassionpanpan9071]

@@renayud6659 j'ai même eu une dédicace et une photo avec lui. Mon idole depuis ma plus petite enfance 😍

[@renayud6659]

equipassion panpan Avec Pierre Durand la photo ou Jappeloup, ou les 2?

[@renayud6659]

Et vous trouvez pas que Sultane des Ibis lui ressemble pas mal? Elle fait la même taille, est bouillante et vole au dessus des barres.

[@equipassionpanpan9071]

@@renayud6659 malheureusement que avec Pierre Durand, car je suis jeune, je suis née après la mort de Jappeloup

[@MarkRobertCuthbert]

[@nadiafoxx6529]

Very beautiful riding, love it.

[@sparkless7106]

Did this guy sell his horse? After that year

[@caitlynn6569]

no lol, he kept jappeloup, watch the movie :)

[@MarkRobertCuthbert]

You do not sell a future Olympic Champion, European Champion. Jappeloup was one of the greatest show jumping horses of all time. Up there with the greats: Halla, Boomerang, Stroller, Milton, Deister, Ratina Z, Hickstead, what have they all got in common. 1. Thoroughbred blood either 1/4 or 1/2. 2. Small to Medium in Height not Tall i.e. over 1.68 m ( 168 cm ) 16.2 hands high (hh). Only Boomerang was the tallest. 16.3 hh ( 170 cm ) approx. His height was not published in Equestrian magazines or newspapers. Milton 16.1 or 16.0 1/2 ( 1.65 m or 1.64 m ) Stroller 14.2 to 15.0 hands high (hh) / 1.48 m / 1.53 m. Hickstead 16.0 1/2 ( 1.64 m ) Ratina Z 16.0 1/2 ( 1.64 m ) Deister 17.0 hh ( 1.73 m ) Hallo 16.2 hh ( 1.68 cm ) approx. She Had A lot of Top Class Old Thoroughbred Blood. Boomerang 16.3 hh ( 170 cm ) approx.