History of Tim Stockdale in Timeline

Tim Stockdale (Timothy Mark Stockdale) was a prominent English equestrian known for his achievements in show jumping. He represented Great Britain in numerous international competitions, including the Olympics and World Equestrian Games. Stockdale was a well-respected figure within the equestrian community, admired for his skill, dedication, and sportsmanship. He was also actively involved in training and mentoring younger riders. Stockdale sadly passed away in 2018 after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a significant legacy in the world of show jumping.

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August 1964: Tim Stockdale's Birth

On August 1964, Timothy Mark Stockdale was born.

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2000: London Olympia CSIW Grand Prix

In 2000, Tim Stockdale and Traxdata Winston Bridget placed sixth in the London Olympia CSIW Grand Prix.

July 2002: Olympic Ban

In July 2002, Tim Stockdale was banned from Olympic competition after his horse's urine tested positive for a prohibited sedative.

2002: World Equestrian Games

In 2002, Tim Stockdale represented Great Britain at the World Equestrian Games in Jerez, Spain with Fresh Direct Parcival.

2004: Reinstatement and Eligibility for Athens Olympics

In 2004, Tim Stockdale was reinstated and was eligible to compete at the 2004 Athens Olympics.

2006: Olympia Grand Prix second place

In 2006, Tim Stockdale came second on Fresh Direct Corlato at the Olympia Grand Prix title to Eugenie Angot.

2006: Sport Relief Series

In 2006, Tim Stockdale taught celebrities to show jump in the Sport Relief series Only Fools on Horses.

2007: Nantes and Bordeaux Grand Prix wins

In 2007, Tim Stockdale won the Nantes Grand Prix and Bordeaux Grand Prix with Corlato on consecutive weekends, and placed fifth in the CN International "Million Dollar" Grand Prix.

2008: Beijing Olympics

In 2008, Tim Stockdale competed in the Beijing Olympics, qualifying for the individual final and finishing 16th overall.

2009: European Championships and Injury to Corlato

In 2009, Tim Stockdale represented Great Britain at the European Championships at Windsor Park with Fresh Direct Corlato after helping the British team to second place in the Dublin CSIO***** Nations' Cup. Later in 2009, Corlato sustained an injury at Spruce Meadows.

2011: Nations' Cup Appearances and Injury

In 2011, Tim Stockdale had Nations' Cup appearances at St. Gallen and Falsterbo. On 17 October 2011, Stockdale sustained fractures to three vertebrae in his neck in a fall.

2012: Olympic Comeback Attempt

In 2012, Tim Stockdale attempted to qualify for the London Olympics after recovering from a neck injury. He led Great Britain to second place at the CSIO***** Nations' Cup of St. Gallen, but did not make the final team for the Olympics.