Christian Simonson

Christian Simonson
Personal information
BornChristian Simonson
(2002-08-26) 26 August 2002
Sport
Country United States
SportEquestrian
Coached byAdrienne Lyle
Medal record
Equestrian
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place2023 SantiagoTeam dressage
Dressage World Cup
Silver medal – second place2026 Fort WorthIndividual dressage

Christian Simonson (born 26 August 2002, in Ventura, California, United States) is an American equestrian.[1] Simonson won a silver medal at the 2026 World Cup Finals in Fort Worth and was part of the American team that won gold at the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, while being individually the best combination in the Small Tour division at the Pan American Games.[2][3]

Simonson was also successful as young rider, winning individual and team gold at the 2021 North American Championships in North Salem NY. Also, in 2017 he was part of the golden junior team at the North American Championships in Saugerties, New York.[4]

He is being trained by Olympic medallist Adrienne Lyle.

References

  1. ↑ "Christian Simonson". USEF.org. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
  2. ↑ Slade, Lisa (11 April 2026). "Moody And Jagerbomb Win Dressage World Cup Final Gold, Simonson Silver". The Chronicle of the Horse.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Dressage Team Wins Team Gold at Santiago 2023 Pan American Games". DressageToday. 24 October 2023.
  4. ↑ Randolph, Emily (3 July 2024). "Christian Simonson is Simply Golden at NAYC". Horse Network.