McLain Ward
- January 5, 2024
- Equestrian
Quick Facts
Full Name | McLain Ward |
Occupation | Equestrian |
Date Of Birth | Oct 17, 1975(1975-10-17) |
Age | 49 |
Birthplace | Brewster CDP |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Massachusetts |
Horoscope | Libra |
McLain Ward Biography
Name | McLain Ward |
Birthday | Oct 17 |
Birth Year | 1975 |
Place Of Birth | Brewster CDP |
Home Town | Massachusetts |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Libra |
Parents | Barney Ward |
Spouse | Lauren Ward |
Children(s) | Lilly Ward |
McLain Ward is one of the most popular and richest Equestrian who was born on October 17, 1975 in Brewster CDP, Massachusetts, United States. Equestrian showing jumper who won back to back Olympic gold medals in team jump in 2004 and 2008.
When he won the 2008 and 2004 gold medals, he was with Beezie madden.
Ward was born in Mount Kisco, New York to Barney Ward and Kristine Lindsey. His hometown is Brewster, New York. He graduated from Greenwich Country Day School in 1993. His parents were professionals in the horse industry and encouraged him to ride. His father was his main business partner for much of his life. In 1990, at age 14, he became the youngest rider to win the United States Equestrian Federation’s Show Jumping Derby. Later that year, he became the youngest rider to win the USET Medal Finals and became the first and youngest rider to win both titles in the same year.
Ward won the Hampton Classic Grand Prix aboard his Selle Francais bay gelding, Twist Du Valon, in 1998 and 1999. They were the first rider-horse combination to win the Classic’s Grand Prix back-to-back two years in a row. Ward became the youngest rider ever to reach the $1 million prize money mark in grand prix competition in 1999.
He was married to Lauren Ward, an equestrian.
McLain Ward Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Equestrian |
House | Living in own house. |
McLain Ward is one of the richest Equestrian from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, McLain Ward 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
At just 14 years old, he won the United States Equestrian Federation Show Jumping Derby.
His horse was incorrectly disqualified at the 2010 World Cup. This caused a lot of controversy.
McLain Ward (born October 17, 1975) is an American show jumping competitor and three-time Olympic medalist.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 5 ft 8 in |
McLain Ward height 5 ft 8 in McLain weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is McLain Ward Dating?
According to our records, McLain Ward married to Lauren Ward. As of December 1, 2023, McLain Ward’s is not dating anyone.
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In 2010, Ward was featured in the television series A Rider’s Story along with fellow Olympian Laura Kraut.
Facts & Trivia
McLain Ranked on the list of most popular Equestrian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. McLain Ward celebrates birthday on October 17 of every year.
At the 2012 Olympics in London, Ward rode for the USA Olympic Equestrian team. He placed 29th in Individual Jumping-Final Round A, 24th in Individual Jumping-Third Qualifier, 6th in Team Jumping Final Round 2, 20th in Individual Jumping Second-Qualifier, 7th in Team Jumping Finial Round 1, 1st in Individual Jumping-Final Round, and 5th in Team Jumping-Qualification Round 1.
What happened to McLain Ward?
Ward, 36, suffered a compound fracture of his left patella, or kneecap , on the evening of Jan. 14. Ward was riding Oh d’Eole in the $30,000 Surpass Grand Prix during the first week of competition at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Fla.
What horse is McLain Ward riding in the Olympics?
1 WORLD RANKING & THE 2020 SUMMER OLYMPICS He won riding his 2016 Olympic
mount HH Azur , an 11 year old mare. He completed the week with no penalties after five rounds of jumping, one rail ahead of the second place rider. In April 2017, McLain Ward was ranked #1 in the Longines FEI world rankings for the first time.
Is McLain Ward related to Barney Ward?
Barney Ward, former show jumper and father of two-time show jumping Olympic team gold medalist McLain Ward , died on Oct. 27 after a battle with cancer. He was 71. Barney grew up in Providence, R.I., and rode as a child but didn’t have formal lessons.
What saddle does McLain Ward ride in?
Extremely popular, CWD Saddles are favored by riders such as Scott Brash, McLain Ward, Kent Farrington and Kelley Farmer.
Who is McLain wards father?
Barney Ward