From Foal To First WEG, Rowan Willis Has Always Believed In Blue Movie

No less than 120 horse-and-rider pairs set out on course Wednesday for the opening speed round of the Bank Of America Merrill Lynch FEI World Equestrian Games show jumping championship. Many legends from many countries were there—World Cup champions, Olympic gold medalists, riders whose horses have been made into Breyer models.

Then there was Rowan Willis. A 38-year-old rider from Australia, Willis was competing in his very first WEG on Blue Movie, a horse he’s known since she hit the ground 12 years ago. The most remarkable part? After those dozens of decorated, storied and renowned pairs navigated the course, it was Willis who found himself sitting in third place.

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Article written by: Ann Glavan