Olympic Team Silver for USA

05 August 2024

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Baloutinue

Birth year: 2010

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1. Laura Kraut

Laura Kraut is a member of the U.S. show jumping team, a seasoned international competitor and an Olympic champion. Her successful international show jumping career gives her a wealth of knowledge and the ability to coach juniors and amateurs to the highest level of global competition. Laura utilizes her hands-on experience to identify and develop prospective show jumpers to their full potential.

Recent News

22 Mar. 2025

Team Gold for USA in CSIO5* 1.60m Longines League of Nations, Ocala, Florida

Laura and Dorado 212 jumped their way to team victory with Lillie Keenan, Aaron Vale and Mclain Ward, in a super competitive class. Photo credit -usajumping

2 Mar. 2025

Gold for the U.S jumping Team in the CSIO4* Nations Cup

Photo Credit - Sportfot

Laura marked her 90th Nations Cup appearance for the U.S with Tres Bien Z on Sunday at the CSIO4* Florida Coast Equipment Nations Cup in Wellington, with Team Gold.

For the full World of Showjumping Article, click here:

https://www.worldofshowjumping.com/Nations-Cup-events/Glory-in-gold-for-U-S-jumping-team-in-CSIO4-Nations-Cup-presented-by-Florida-Coast-Equipment.html

5 Aug. 2024

Olympic Team Silver for USA

Cover Photo credit - Getty Images

What a week ! ✨ I would like to say thank you to Balou for being the superstar he is, he jumped his heart out. I would also like to thank St. Brides Farm, Barb and Dave for your unwavering support (as well as all of the Balou fan club who were here cheering) !
Margo Thomas, who took the best care of him this week, and the rest of the team at home who look after all of the horses as if they are Olympic champions!

Nick, I know you wanted an individual medal for me, and it wasn’t for your lack of support and advice, you’re the best!

My family, who go above and beyond to make sure these dreams come true, especially Mary Elizabeth, you are irreplaceable.

Christiana Ober, Paul Boken, Arnie Gervais, Steve Engle, Wolfie and the countless others who give Balou the outstanding veterinary, shoeing and physio care he deserves.

Team USA, you give us the best support imaginable, and help make weeks like this happen 🥈

To you, my fans, I dedicate this 8th place to all of you who have been behind me for so many years. I would have liked to have offered you something better, but it’s only a postponement!
Thank you again, thank you Paris ❤️❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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📸 USA Jumping | Shannon Brinkman

You can read the full Team USA article here:

https://www.teamusa.com/news/2024/august/02/u-s-equestrian-captures-silver-in-jumping-team-final