04/15/2025
Kinda cool!
One of our famed USA olympians aboard a horse named “Bluestone!”
J. Michael Plumb from the United States aboard Bluestone
Michael Plumb is a legendary figure in the world of eventing. Here's a bit of background on him:
🏇 J. Michael Plumb – Eventing Legend
Full Name: James Michael Plumb
Born: March 28, 1940, in Islip, New York, USA
Discipline: Eventing (also known as horse trials — a triathlon of dressage, cross-country, and show jumping)
🌟 Career Highlights
Olympic Appearances: Plumb is the only American to have competed in seven Olympic Games (1960–1984, 1992).
Olympic Medals:
🥇 Gold (Team) – 1976 Montreal
🥈 Silver (Team) – 1964 Tokyo, 1968 Mexico City, 1972 Munich, 1984 Los Angeles
🥉 Individual – Though he didn’t win an individual Olympic medal, he came close multiple times and remains one of the most decorated team riders.
🏆 Other Honors
Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 2008 — the first equestrian ever to receive this honor.
Known for his relentless work ethic, classical riding style, and ability to bring horses up to the highest levels of competition.
🐎 Notable Horses
Free and Easy, Plain Sailing, Better and Better, and potentially Bluestone, as referenced in your image — though Bluestone is less commonly cited among his most famous mounts, the photo appears to show a high-level cross-country moment, very typical of Plumb’s career.
