Olivia LaGoy-Weltz on Lonoir Finds the “Piece” to Kick Through to Top Tier of Sport

WELLINGTON, Florida, Jan. 18, 2021–Over the past decade, Olivia LaGoy-Weltz has developed Lonoir into a successful American team horse but so far has missed out on the Olympics and world championships. She may have found in long-time friend and Olympic medal rider Allison Brock the piece to help her “kick through” into the top tier.

Ali, as she’s known, is helping Olivia who works with U.S. team coach Debbie McDonald and is a key in selecting the three rider and horse combinations and a reserve that will go to Tokyo this summer if the Olympics are held after a year’s delay caused by coronavirus. The World Cup Final in Gothenburg, Sweden the first week of April is also in her sights.

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Article written by: KENNETH J. BRADDICK