It’s the Paris Olympics 2024 in just 6 months and the equestrian world is at the edge of its seat. Three disciplines, show jumping, three-day eventing, and dressage are girding up to make their entries in the Palace of Versailles. Running strong since 1900, the 2024 leg will also be a blockbuster in light of the stellar athletic line-up. But the grand Olympic year needs a grand pre-celebration too, and none but Jessica Springsteen stepped up for it.
Bruce Springsteen’s daughter Jessica Springsteen, the 32-year-old show jumping champion rider, hails from a family of musicians but forged her path. In support, her parents have left no stone unturned to provide their daughter with the best. Though their careers don’t align, there’s one place where the family’s intents matched.
Jessica Springsteen reunited with her parents on a special day
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In Wellington, Florida, there were hands up in the air swaying as Bruce Springsteen serenaded alongside wife Patti Scialfa. To support the equestrian team going to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Jessica Springsteen was present with her parents at the United States Equestrian Team Foundation’s “Victory in Versailles” benefit. As the crowd on Friday night snowballed, USET Foundation’s official Instagram page reshared the story of Renny and Reed, who wrote, “Thank you @springsteen and @officialrumbledoll for another epic equestrian fundraiser!” With piquant picks like “Glory Days” and “Tougher Than The Rest”, the musical man said,“Needless to say, retirement is nowhere in sight for me. I literally play for horse feed night after night.”
Besides the Springsteen family making headlines, there was more to the fundraising event that needs to be mentioned. USET Foundation also welcomed The Legends of the Voice, a band of singers from TV’s “The Voice.” Let’s hear what the executive director of the USET Foundation had to say.
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A noble cause ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024
“Our athletes’ many years of hard work will culminate in representing our country on the most impressive stage of all — the Olympic and Paralympic Games”, the director said. He further extended notes of gratitude to the kind souls who donate, by saying, “We’re incredibly grateful to our dedicated friends and donors that help these Olympic and Paralympic dreams become reality.”
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Though some equestrians never felt the need to resort to financial assistance, there are some talented athletes whom the US governing body lay out help for. Jessica Springsteen, the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo team silver medalist, has always accompanied her parents to extend support. At the Garden of the Palace of Versailles in Paris, the equestrian games will take place from July to August.
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