Jan Ebeling

Jan Ebeling (born September 9, 1958) is a German-American equestrian. After Immigrating to the United States in 1984, Ebeling was a well known and prestigious rider in the states until his citizenship in 2002. The next year, Ebeling was named to the United States Pan American Team with mount Feleciano, with his direct reserve horse Liberté (owned by longtime sponsor Ann Romney). The team won Gold, and Ebeling finished 5th individually. He began riding his most famous horse, Rafalca, in 2007. With her, Ebeling competed in 3 World Cup Finals, in Las Vegas (2009), Leipzig (2011), and 'S-Hertogenbosch (2012). The highlight of his career thus far was his appearance on the United States Olympic Team in 2012, in London. In the twilight of her career, Rafalca and Ebeling won Bronze at the Aachen World Equestrian Festival. Ebeling continues to ride at a competitive level, with newer mounts Indeed, Bellena, Zitat, and Status Royal OLD.

Jan Ebeling
Born	September 9, 1958 (1958-09-09) (age 65) Berlin, Germany
Nationality	German-American
Occupation	equestrian
Spouse	Amy Ebeling
Children	Ben Ebeling

Medal record
Equestrian
Representing the United States
Pan American Games
	2003 Santo Domingo	Team dressage
CHIO Aachen
	2013 Aachen	Team dressage

Early life

Ebeling was born in Berlin, Germany. He emigrated to the United States in 1984.

Career

He competed for the United States in Individual and Team Dressage at the 2012 Summer Olympics on the horse Rafalca.

International Championship Appearances

Year	Event	Horse
2003	Pan American Games	Feleciano
2009	World Cup Final- Las Vegas	Rafalca
2011	World Cup Final- Leipzig	Rafalca
2012	World Cup Final- S'Hertogenbosch	Rafalca
2012	Olympic Games- London	Rafalca
2013	CHIO Aachen	Rafalca

Personal life

He is married to Amy Ebeling. They have a son, Ben.