Prior to 1952 Olympic riders were commissioned officers. Until 1952 women and civilians were not permitted to take part in the Olympic Equestrian events. This picture is of Heinrich von Moers of Germany in the show jumping phase of the Three Day Event competition during the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden. Now a very important part of show jumping dress is a helmet!
Prior to 1952, the Olympic Equestrians event were open to officers only.
Getty Images/IOC Olympic Museum /AllsportSuggested Reading
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