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Equestrian at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Equestrian competitions at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico featured team and individual competitions in show jumping, eventing, and dressage.
Medal summary
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| Individual dressage details |
 Ivan Kizimov and IkhorSoviet Union (URS) |
 Josef Neckermann and MarianoWest Germany (FRG) |
Reiner Klimke and Dux West Germany (FRG) |
| Team dressage details |
Germany (EUA) Josef Neckermann and Mariano Reiner Klimke and Dux Liselott Linsenhoff and Piaff |
Soviet Union (URS) Yelena Petushkova and Pepel Ivan Kizimov and Ikhor Ivan Kalita and Absent |
 Switzerland (SUI)Henri Chammartin and Wolfdietrich Marianne Gossweiler and Stephan Gustav Fischer and Wald |
| Individual eventing details |
 Jean-Jacques
Guyon and PitouFrance (FRA) |
 Derek Allhusen and LochinvarGreat Britain (GBR) |
 Michael Page and FosterUnited States (USA) |
| Team eventing details |
Great Britain (GBR) Derek Allhusen and Lochinvar Richard Meade and Cornishman V Reuben Jones and The Poacher |
United States (USA) Michael Page and Foster James C. Wofford and Kilkenny John Plumb and Plain Sailing |
 Australia (AUS)Wayne Roycroft and Zhivago Brien Cobcroft and Depeche Bill Roycroft and Warrathoola |
| Individual jumping details |
William Steinkraus and Snowbound United States (USA) |
Marion Coakes and Stroller Great Britain (GBR) |
David Broome and Mr. Softee Great Britain (GBR) |
| Team jumping details |
 Canada (CAN)James Day and Canadian Club Thomas Gayford and Big Dee Jim Elder and The Immigrant |
France (FRA) Jean Rozier and Quo Vadis Janou Lefèbvre and Rocket Pierre Jonquères d'Oriola and Nagir |
West Germany (FRG) Hermann Schridde and Dozent II Alwin Schockemöhle and Donald Rex Hans Günter Winkler and Enigk |
Participating nations
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great
Britain (GBR) |
1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | West Germany (FRG) |
1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | United States (USA) |
1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | France (FRA) |
1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Soviet Union (URS) |
1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
| 6 | Canada (CAN) |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 | Australia (AUS) |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Switzerland (SUI) |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
References
| Equestrian at the Summer Olympics | |
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| 1896 • 1900 • 1904 • 1908 • 1912 • 1920 • 1924 • 1928 • 1932 • 1936 • 1948 • 1952 • 1956 • 1960 • 1964 • 1968 • 1972 • 1976 • 1980 • 1984 • 1988 • 1992 • 1996 • 2000 • 2004 • 2008 |  |
| List of Olympic medalists in equestrian | |
| Events at the 1968 Summer Olympics (Mexico City) |
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| Athletics • Basketball • Basque pelota (demonstration) • Boxing • Canoeing • Cycling • Diving • Equestrian • Fencing • Football • Gymnastics • Hockey • Modern pentathlon • Rowing • Sailing • Shooting • Swimming • Tennis (demonstration) • Volleyball • Water polo • Weightlifting • Wrestling |
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