Leslie Howard (equestrian)
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Leslie Burr-Howard (born 1 October 1956) is an equestrian
from the United States and Olympic champion. She won a gold medal in show jumping
with the American team at the 1984 Summer Olympics
in Los Angeles, and a silver medal in 1996.
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
from the United States and Olympic champion. She won a gold medal in show jumping
Show jumping
Show jumping, also known as "stadium jumping," "open jumping," or "jumpers," is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes commonly are seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics...
with the American team at 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...
in Los Angeles, and a silver medal in 1996.