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Is Jessica Springsteen's popularity proof that talent transcends Olympic selection?

Everyone had anticipated a big win from Jessica Springsteen at the Paris Olympics. The equestrian superstar had to change her medal color in the bustling French capital. The last time she competed in the Olympics, the location was the Land of Rising Sun. There, she had to thwart the pressure of being the debutant in the Olympics. The task wasn’t easy for someone ranked 27th in the world. But she stood up to the challenges and claimed the silver medal in the jumping event. This time as well, her fans expected a better result. But nothing fell on her way.

Jessica Springsteen did not make an impression on the US Equestrian list of selected candidates for the Paris Olympics, and her prospects of standing on the podium ended with the announcement. But did that failure draw a line on her popularity among her fans? Certainly not. In contrast, Bruce Springsteen’s daughter has recently received an unforeseen response from her fans. 

Jessica Springsteen stuns the equestrian community with her latest avatar 

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On July 6 this year, USEF published the list of the eligible names for the Olympic equestrian team. Yet, Jessica Springsteen did not find a place in the lineup, while veteran rider Kent Farrington made an entry. After that, the 32-year-old didn’t show up much publicly until recently.

On Friday, the Instagram handle of InStyle Deutschland released a set of snaps framing Jessica in a bold yet classy look. Her attire poses her as the cowgirl in one snap, whereas in another, the dapper look of the Olympian would remind her fans of her jumper avatar. As per the description shared beneath the post, Miriam Nowak, the standout designer, played the brain behind the versatile looks of the California native. Notably, the three snaps from the set captured Springsteen in three different moods. 

In the first snap, the equestrian star poses with a thoroughbred while sporting cowboy attire. Her careless walking through the blades of the grass, wearing a stetson and the overcoat, is bound to imagine her as someone from the Texan grasslands. Meanwhile, in the second snap, Jessica appears in a long dress, wearing a coat, maintaining a solemn nature. But the saddle in her hands adds the equestrian vibe to the snap.

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In the third snap, she owns up the full-fledged equestrian look with the perfect show coat and tie. That comes as no surprise, as in the past, she has repeatedly admitted her love for the equestrian sport. However, her fans have felt mesmerized seeing her with her horse after a long time. In the comment box, they have chimed in with their words. 

Fans welcome their champion with open arms

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Before the Paris Olympics, Jessica Springsteen faced a fall in the ranking. According to the International Federation for Equestrian Sports’ rankings, she dropped to No. 127. However, in 2021, she held the 27th rank in the world. This fall came as the result of her disappointing form on the field. Ultimately, in the qualification round, her questionable form followed, pushing her to the 31st position. But the selection policy allowed the first 30 jumpers in the medals round. As a result, Jessica’s chances reached rock bottom. But her fans remember her for her meteoric rise and her extraordinary presence away from the sport. They couldn’t miss the latest photoshoot as well. So expressing the delight, one such penned, “Beautiful Pics with Horses.”

Jessica owns a long list of horses. In the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, she appeared with Don Juan van de Donkhoeve. However, she also prefers her gelding Cayman de Poteau Z and Naomi van het Keizershof, the white mare. With these equines, she shares a lovely bond. Once again, that bond came to the public. A similar satisfaction made its place in the comment box when another fan commented, “The two. ❤️❤️❤️❤️.” Apart from praising her poses with the horse, fans also cherished the outfit Springsteen sported in the snaps.

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Among such followers, one chimed in by revealing, “Love this outfit.” Undoubtedly, the versatile look stands to be one of Jessica’s first. In the pictures, the mindful representation has mixed both German and American cultures. The stetson flaunts the American root, whereas the overcoat may remind the countryside vibe of Germany. Meanwhile, an American fan quipped, “What a cool hat!” Nature’s entry into the scene had been on the cards. And it came with a fan’s comment, “Marvelous picture! communion with the nature …. ❤️.” Jessica’s walking through the long grass has made the fans connect the dots between the cowboy theme and the grassy landscape. Do you find anything fitting to narrate her pose in the snaps? Let us know in the comments below!

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