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Costello - One Rail From Silver

Robert Costello and Chevalier By Marty Bauman, U.S. Equestrian Team

Also turning in stellar cross country rides were the other two riders representing the U.S. Equestrian Team (USET) in the individual competition. Robert Costello of and Southern Pines, NC matched O'Connor's clean ride and ended the day in sixth place with his dressage score of 42.40 penalties on Chevalier, an 11-year-old, Thoroughbred gelding owned by Deirdre Pirie. The Hamilton, MA native is only one rail away from the Silver Medal position.

Chevalier is the former mount of the late Amanda Warrington, Pirie's daughter who died two years ago as the result of injuries from an accident while competing. Pirie, has competed herself for the USET in several international competitions as a Four-In-Hand driver. Pirie gave Costello, neighbor and childhood friend of her daughter Chevalier to carry on.

Costello, competing in his first Olympics, turned in one of only 11 penalty-free rides among the 38 who tried the course. He said the ride went exactly according to plan. "Nothing went wrong today," Costello said. "We kept the same gallop the whole way and he jumped everything beautifully."

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