Lifelong equestrian and former US team event rider Mason Phelps Jr has died aged 72 following a heart attack. Mason was the founder of Phelps Media Group
Wed, 05/19/2021 - 15:00
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Mason Phelps Jr., founder and Chief Executive Officer of Phelps Media Groyp, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home of a heart attack.
Mason Phelps, Jr. was the epitome of a lifelong equestrian, maintaining an undeniable relevance in the sport that has defined his personal and professional life. His contributions to the equestrian world include being an Olympic athlete, groom, trainer, event manager, governance leader, media executive, and philanthropy organizer.
Born in 1949, Phelps’ passion for horses and equestrian sports started early and he was only sixteen when he was invited to participate in his first training clinic with the United States Equestrian Team. In 1968, he was named US Combined Training Association’s Rider of the Year and was alternate for the U.S. Three-Day Team for the Mexico City Olympic Games. His career as a trainer began in 1972, working first as an assistant at Flintridge Riding Club and later develop
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