Phelps Thoro, Water Cube, to Dutton
Aug 17, 2016 13:54:34 GMT -5
Post by cait on Aug 17, 2016 13:54:34 GMT -5
Gold medalist Phillip Dutton tests out Michael Phelps' horse Water Cube for career in eventing
Rio website
Michael Phelps’ horse Water Cube might have a future in eventing, according to two-time Olympic gold equestrian medalist Phillip Dutton. Dutton is testing out the horse at the suggestion of mutual friends, who realized Water Cube might not cut it as a racehorse.
Eventing is often called horse triathlon and is designed to challenge the horse to compete in three very different equestrian disciplines: dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
In May, Phelps noted in a Facebook live chat that none of the horses that he co-owns with longtime coach Bob Bowman were fast enough for the major races of the year.
“None in the Preakness or the Derby yet, but maybe one day. We didn't make the cut this year," Phelps said with a laugh.
nbc Olympics posted a video
www.nbcolympics.com/video/phillip-dutton-trains-michael-phelps-horse-water-cube
Rio website
Michael Phelps’ horse Water Cube might have a future in eventing, according to two-time Olympic gold equestrian medalist Phillip Dutton. Dutton is testing out the horse at the suggestion of mutual friends, who realized Water Cube might not cut it as a racehorse.
Eventing is often called horse triathlon and is designed to challenge the horse to compete in three very different equestrian disciplines: dressage, cross-country and show jumping.
In May, Phelps noted in a Facebook live chat that none of the horses that he co-owns with longtime coach Bob Bowman were fast enough for the major races of the year.
“None in the Preakness or the Derby yet, but maybe one day. We didn't make the cut this year," Phelps said with a laugh.
nbc Olympics posted a video
www.nbcolympics.com/video/phillip-dutton-trains-michael-phelps-horse-water-cube
