Caroline Pamukcu Explained

Caroline Pamukcu
Other Names:Caroline Martin
Nationality:United States
Discipline:Eventing
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Horse:HSH Blake, Islandwood Captain Jack, Quantum Solace
Birth Date:December 8, 1994

Caroline Pamukcu (; neé Martin; born December 8, 1994)[1] [2] is an American equestrian competing in eventing. She is a Pan American Games individual gold medalist and silver team medalist. As a youth competitor, she was named United States Eventing Association Young Rider of the Year four times.[3]

Biography

Pamukcu started riding when she was four years old. She rode regularly,[4] but not seriously in her youth.[5] In 2002, her family bought Buckwampum Farm in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania.[6] Her parents Sherrie and Randy Martin later invited international eventer Buck Davidson Jr. to base his business at their farm and to become Pamukcu's coach.[7] [8]

In 2009, while studying abroad in high school, Pamukcu stepped away from horses. Upon returning from South America, she found Quantum Solace, through Buck Davidson.[9] The pair would go on to win an individual and team gold medal at the 2013 Adequan/FEI North American Youth Championships.[10] The following year, Pamukcu was named to the USEF Eventing High Performance Training list as the youngest rider on the team at 17 years old.[11]

In 2014, Pamukcu and Quantum Solace placed fifth at their first CCI3*. In 2016, Pamukcu placed 10th at the Branham Horse Trials Under 25 CCI3* event with Quantum Solace.[12] Later that year they made their CCI4* debut at the Kentucky Three-Day Event.

In 2017, Pamukcu was selected to receive the Karen Stives Eventing Endowment Fund Grant to support travel to Europe to compete.[13] That year, she competed in her first CCI5* at the Kentucky Three-Day Event with Spring Easy,[14] and represented the United States in the FEI Eventing Nations Cup at Houghton Hall on Pebbly Maximus.[15] She later competed in the Bramham CCI4*-L, securing top 10 finishes with Pebbly Maximus and The Apprentice.

In December 2018, Pamukcu started working for horse dealers Emil Spadone and Paul Hendrix.[16] She later partnered with Spadone and Hendrix to start her own horse sales business.

Since turning professional, Pamukcu has had international placings at events including Aachen CCIO4*-S (Germany),[17] Millstreet CCI4*-L (Ireland), Blair Castle CCI4*-S (England), Strzegom CCIO4*-S (Poland), and Mondial Du Lion World Breeding Championships (France).[18]

In 2020, Pamuku's business partner Kelley Hutchinson found Irish Sport Horse HSH Blake as a prospect for their sales business. After being initially unable to sell him, Pamukcu and HSH Blake's competition success encouraged Pamukcu to find a buyer that would allow her to continue to ride and develop the horse.[19]

In 2022, Pamukcu moved to the United Kingdom to train with Pippa Funnell.[20]

In 2023, Pamukcu and HSH Blake were named to the U.S. Eventing team for the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile. Representing the United States, they placed first overall, winning the individual gold medal.[21] The pair was later named to the U.S. eventing team for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.[22] [23] [24] [25]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PAMUKCU Caroline. 2024 . 17 August 2024.
  2. https://www.fei.org/athlete/10059212/PAMUKCU-Caroline Caroline Pamukcu (10059212)
  3. Web site: 2019-10-10 . Caroline's Getting Down to Business . 2024-07-25 . FEI.org . en.
  4. Web site: Decker . Meghan . 2012-07-24 . Pure Sport . 2024-07-25 . Lehigh Valley Style . en-us.
  5. Web site: 2019-10-10 . Caroline's Getting Down to Business . 2024-07-25 . FEI.org . en.
  6. Tevis, R. (May 2, 2021). Caroline Martin: A new path to the same goals. Sidelines Magazine
  7. Web site: Spickard . Sally . Rolex Rookies: Caroline Martin and Quantum Solace - Eventing Nation - Three-Day Eventing News, Results, Videos, and Commentary . 2024-07-25 . eventingnation.com . en-US.
  8. Web site: Tevis . Ruby . 2021-05-05 . Caroline Martin: A New Path to the Same Goals . 2024-07-25 . Sidelines Magazine . en-US.
  9. Web site: 2013-08-15 . NAYRC 2013 Gold Medallists . 2024-07-25 . Horse Sport . en-CA.
  10. Berreth, L. (July 21, 2013). Martin gallops away with individual gold at Adequan/Fei NAJYRC The Chronicle of the Horse
  11. https://useventing.com/events-competitions/leaderboard/year-end-winners USEA Year-End Winners
  12. Web site: Autry . Jenni . Another Big Year in Store for Caroline Martin - Eventing Nation - Three-Day Eventing News, Results, Videos, and Commentary . 2024-07-25 . eventingnation.com . en-US.
  13. Web site: Caroline Martin And Mackenna Shea Chosen For Karen E. Stives European Developing Tour - The Chronicle of the Horse . 2024-07-25 . en-US.
  14. Web site: Threlkeld . Leslie . Rolx17_LT-6435 Caroline Martin and Spring Easy - Eventing Nation - Three-Day Eventing News, Results, Videos, and Commentary . 2024-07-25 . eventingnation.com . en-US.
  15. Web site: Spickard . Sally . 2017-05-27 . European Update: Caroline Martin Top American at Houghton Hall, Vogg Takes Command of Saumur - Eventing Nation - Three-Day Eventing News, Results, Videos, and Commentary . 2024-07-25 . eventingnation.com . en-US.
  16. https://www.fei.org/stories/sport/eventing/caroline-martin-equestrian-eventing-profile-2019 Caroline’s getting down to business
  17. Web site: Ingrid Klimke Sets Aachen Record; Caroline Martin Rides to Plan for U.S. . 2024-07-25 . USEA : United States Eventing Association Inc. . en.
  18. https://www.usef.org/team-usa/athletes/caroline_pamukcu Caroline Pamukcu
  19. Web site: Spickard . Sally . 2024-07-19 . Caroline Pamukcu Ready for the World Stage with HSH Blake . 2024-07-25 . Practical Horseman . en-US.
  20. Web site: Buitenhuis . Julia . 2024-04-11 . Caroline Pamukcu: "You Can Do Both" . 2024-07-25 . Practical Horseman . en-US.
  21. https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/us-equestrian-names-us-eventing-team-for US Equestrian names U.S. eventing team for Santiago 2023 Pan American Games
  22. https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/us-equestrian-announces-us-olympic-eventing US Equestrian announces U.S. Olympic eventing team ahead of Paris 2024 Olympic Games
  23. Web site: Ringside Chat: With Robust Mentorship Behind Her, Pamukcu Aims For Paris. The Chronicle of the Horse. May 17, 2024. Sherk, Hannah.
  24. News: Pa. rider heads to Paris Olympics in equestrian. Reading Eagle. June 25, 2024. Bast, Derek.
  25. News: Springfield Resident Caroline Pamukcu Set to Compete in Paris Olympics Equestrian Events. BucksCo.Today. June 14, 2024. Rapp, Julia.

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