Eva Maria Pracht
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Eva "Evi" Maria Pracht (born June 29, 1937 in Würzburg
, Germany
) is a Canadian
horse rider
who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics
and in the 1988 Summer Olympics
.
Eva Maria Pracht lives in Cedar Valley, Ontario, Canada
.
She competed as part of the bronze medal winning Canadian dressage
team at the 1988 Summer Olympics
. Evi competed with her equine partner, Swedish Warmblood
gelding
Emirage.
She also Represented Canada in the following events:
In 2006 she choreographed a Grand Prix Dressage Quadrille for the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario.
The Quadrille was sponsored by SSG Riding Gloves.
Eva Maria Pracht is the daughter of Josef Neckermann
.
Eva Maria Pracht's daughter Martina Pracht has also competed at an international level for Canada.
MARTINA PRACHT. Birthplace: Frankfurt, Germany in 1964.
In 1981, the Prachts moved to Canada and Martina began competing at the young rider level where she experienced tremendous success. In total, Martina has brought home seven medals, five gold and two silver, from the North American Young Rider Championships.
1987 - Pan American Games -Martina won team gold and individual silver medals
In 1988, Martina (Little Joe) was the alternate rider at the Olympic Games, but had a chance to ride in her first Olympics in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain aboard Emirage, the same mount her mother had ridden in the previous Olympics.
In 1993, Pracht and Emirage were named Canadian Grand Prix Champions. Martina and her mother retired Emirage at the 1994 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in a special ceremony.
SABRINA VON BUTTLAR - Daughter of Martina Pracht. Born March 31, 2001, in Canada. Sabrina began riding when she was just a wee little baby. She began her first view years of lead line when she was 3, and her parents haven't been able to pull her away from her pony or the barn since. :) Sabrina quotes "Being at the barn makes me the happiest. I get to spend time with my pony while i'm learning. Sabrina currently rides with Erynn Ballard. Sabrina has been with Erynn for 3 1/2 years and has enjoyed every second of it. Sabrina has placed many times throughout the past show years riding many ponies including Marilyn her miniature :), Dante, and her current small pony Mr.Bojangles. Sabrina is now showing in the small pony division at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, Ontario. Sabrina has picked up many ribbons in the view horse shows she has done ranging 1st through 8tth, but she of course likes the red ribbons the best :). Sabrina is qualified for Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in 5th spot. Sabrina has just finished her first Royal Winter Fair. Her pony was spooky and she fell off but over all it was a great learning experience. Sabrina quotes " There is always next year. In a few weaks Sabrina will be heading down to Wellington, Florida to begin her showing season down there. I wish her the best of luck in Wellington.
Würzburg
Würzburg is a city in the region of Franconia which lies in the northern tip of Bavaria, Germany. Located at the Main River, it is the capital of the Regierungsbezirk Lower Franconia. The regional dialect is Franconian....
, Germany
Nazi Germany
Nazi Germany , also known as the Third Reich , but officially called German Reich from 1933 to 1943 and Greater German Reich from 26 June 1943 onward, is the name commonly used to refer to the state of Germany from 1933 to 1945, when it was a totalitarian dictatorship ruled by...
) is a Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
horse rider
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics
1984 Summer Olympics
The 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
and in the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
.
Eva Maria Pracht lives in Cedar Valley, Ontario, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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She competed as part of the bronze medal winning Canadian dressage
Dressage
Dressage is a competitive equestrian sport, defined by the International Equestrian Federation as "the highest expression of horse training." Competitions are held at all levels from amateur to the World Equestrian Games...
team at the 1988 Summer Olympics
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
. Evi competed with her equine partner, Swedish Warmblood
Swedish Warmblood
The Swedish Warmblood is a horse that was developed at Strömsholm and Flyinge. It descends from imported stock in the 17th century. The horses imported to Sweden were from Denmark, Germany, England, Hungary, France, Russia, Spain, and Turkey...
gelding
Gelding
A gelding is a castrated horse or other equine such as a donkey or a mule. Castration, and the elimination of hormonally driven behavior associated with a stallion, allows a male horse to be calmer and better-behaved, making the animal quieter, gentler and potentially more suitable as an everyday...
Emirage.
She also Represented Canada in the following events:
- 1982 World Equestrian Games: Equestrian - Dressage Individual
- 1984 Summer Olympics1984 Summer OlympicsThe 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
: Los Angeles, Equestrian - Dressage Team and Individual - with equine partner Little Joe - 1987 Pan American Games1987 Pan American GamesThe 1987 Pan American Games, officially known as the X Pan American Games, was a major international multi-sport event which was celebrated in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, from 7 August to 23 August 1987. Over 4,300 athletes from 38 countries in the Americas competed in 30 sports earning...
: Equestrian - Dressage Team, Gold Medal - with equine partner "Emirage" - 1988 Summer Olympics: Seoul, Equestrian - Dressage Team, Bronze Medal - with equine partner Emirage
- 1991 World Cup: Equestrian - Dressage Individual
In 2006 she choreographed a Grand Prix Dressage Quadrille for the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario.
The Quadrille was sponsored by SSG Riding Gloves.
Eva Maria Pracht is the daughter of Josef Neckermann
Josef Neckermann
Josef Carl Peter Neckermann was a German equestrian and Olympic champion...
.
Eva Maria Pracht's daughter Martina Pracht has also competed at an international level for Canada.
MARTINA PRACHT. Birthplace: Frankfurt, Germany in 1964.
In 1981, the Prachts moved to Canada and Martina began competing at the young rider level where she experienced tremendous success. In total, Martina has brought home seven medals, five gold and two silver, from the North American Young Rider Championships.
1987 - Pan American Games -Martina won team gold and individual silver medals
In 1988, Martina (Little Joe) was the alternate rider at the Olympic Games, but had a chance to ride in her first Olympics in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain aboard Emirage, the same mount her mother had ridden in the previous Olympics.
In 1993, Pracht and Emirage were named Canadian Grand Prix Champions. Martina and her mother retired Emirage at the 1994 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in a special ceremony.
SABRINA VON BUTTLAR - Daughter of Martina Pracht. Born March 31, 2001, in Canada. Sabrina began riding when she was just a wee little baby. She began her first view years of lead line when she was 3, and her parents haven't been able to pull her away from her pony or the barn since. :) Sabrina quotes "Being at the barn makes me the happiest. I get to spend time with my pony while i'm learning. Sabrina currently rides with Erynn Ballard. Sabrina has been with Erynn for 3 1/2 years and has enjoyed every second of it. Sabrina has placed many times throughout the past show years riding many ponies including Marilyn her miniature :), Dante, and her current small pony Mr.Bojangles. Sabrina is now showing in the small pony division at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, Ontario. Sabrina has picked up many ribbons in the view horse shows she has done ranging 1st through 8tth, but she of course likes the red ribbons the best :). Sabrina is qualified for Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in 5th spot. Sabrina has just finished her first Royal Winter Fair. Her pony was spooky and she fell off but over all it was a great learning experience. Sabrina quotes " There is always next year. In a few weaks Sabrina will be heading down to Wellington, Florida to begin her showing season down there. I wish her the best of luck in Wellington.