70 SIDELINES NOVEMBER 2013
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
Continued on page 72
By Doris Degner-Foster
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n 2009, Peter Wylde considered retiring from grand prix jumping. He wanted
to focus on teaching, but that changed when a special horse came along and
convinced him otherwise. “Sanctos made me realize all the parts I love about
show jumping,” Peter said, adding that he was proud that Sanctos went on to be-
come part of Great Britain’s 2012 Olympic gold medal winning team after leaving
his barn.
Peter isn’t a stranger to Olympic gold medals, and has his own Olympic team gold
medal from the 2004 Games in Athens. Peter has also won two silver medals at the
Pan American Games, an individual bronze medal at the World Championships and
multiple leading rider awards.
He makes time in his busy schedule to compete and teach and he takes pride in
the successes of the horses and riders he has taught. Known for being a horseman
first, competitor second, Peter feels strongly that young riders should also be taught
horsemanship.
“I was very lucky that I grew up in an environment that was incredibly hands on;
we did everything in the stable. For a young person to be responsible for their pony
was good education, not just for riding, but for life. It’s a shame that not all kids have
that experience,” he said.
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Peter and Wiesielottie,
owned by Winley Farm.
Photos by Tracy Emanuel,
Peter Wylde
Is Back In
The U.S.A.
