The Equestrian Events at the 1948 London Summer Olympics included Dressage, Eventing, and Show Jumping. The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an International Multi-sport event which was held in London Dressage (pronounced dress-ahhzh /ˈdrɛsɑʒ/ (a French term most commonly translated to mean "training" is a path and destination of competitive Horse training Eventing is an equestrian event which comprises Dressage, cross-country and Show-jumping. Show jumping, also known as "stadium jumping" or "jumpers" is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes All three disciplines had both individual and team competitions. The competitions were held from August 9, 1948 to August 14, 1948. Events 48 BC - Caesar's civil war: Battle of Pharsalus - Julius Caesar decisively defeats Pompey at Pharsalus Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1183 - Taira no Munemori and the Taira clan take the young Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures Year 1948 ( MCMXLVIII) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the 1948 calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

Contents 1 Medal summary 2 Participating nations 3 Medal table 4 References

Medal summary

Event	Gold	Silver	Bronze
Individual dressage details	Hans Moser and Hummer Switzerland (SUI)	André Jousseaume and Harpagon France (FRA)	Gustaf Adolf Boltenstern, Jr. and Trumf Sweden (SWE)
Team dressage details	France (FRA) André Jousseaume and Harpagon Jean Saint-Fort Paillard and Sous les Ceps Maurice Buret and Saint Quen	United States (USA) Robert Borg and Klingson Earl Foster Thomson and Pancraft Frank Henry and Reno Overdo	Portugal (POR) Fernando Paes and Matamas Francisco Valadas and Feitiço Luís Mena e Silva and Fascinante
Individual eventing details	Bernard Chevallier and Aiglonne France (FRA)	Frank Henry and Swing Low United States (USA)	Robert Selfelt and Claque Sweden (SWE)
Team eventing details	United States (USA) Frank Henry and Swing Low Charles Anderson and Reno Palisade Earl Foster Thomson and Reno Rhythm	Sweden (SWE) Robert Selfelt and Claque Olof Stahre and Komet Sigurd Svensson and Dust	Mexico (MEX) Humberto Mariles and Parral Raúl Campero and Tarahumara Joaquín Solano and Malinche
Individual jumping details	Humberto Mariles and Arete Mexico (MEX)	Rubén Uriza and Hatuey Mexico (MEX)	Jean-François d'Orgeix and Sucre de Pomme France (FRA)
Team jumping details	Mexico (MEX) Humberto Mariles and Arete Rubén Uriza and Hatuey Alberto Valdés and Chihuahua	Spain (ESP) Jaime García and Bizarro José Navarro Morenes and Quórum Marcellino Gavilán and Forajido	Great Britain (GBR) Harry Llewellyn and Foxhunter Henry Nicoll and Kilgeddin Arthur Carr and Monty

Participating nations

Medal table

Rank	Nation	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	France (FRA)	2	1	1	4
	Mexico (MEX)	2	1	1	4
3	United States (USA)	1	2	0	3
4	Switzerland (SUI)	1	0	0	1
5	Sweden (SWE)	0	1	2	3
6	Spain (ESP)	0	1	0	1
7	Great Britain (GBR)	0	0	1	1
	Portugal (POR)	0	0	1	1

References

• International Olympic Committee medal database

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