New Zealand's equestrian community is in mourning, after the death of former Olympic rider Julie Brougham, aged 67.
Brougham represented New Zealand at Rio de Janeiro 2016 and also at the World Equestrian Games in North Carolina in 2018, both on horse Vom Feinsten.
Equestrian New Zealand and Dressage New Zealand have acknowledged Brougham's passing.
"Julie has been many things to many people within our sport - a fellow athlete, a friend, a judge and an inspiration in everything she strived for and achieved," they say.
"Her passion for all things dressage and the vast knowledge she generously shared with others will be a continuing legacy for riders who dream to follow and emulate the new standards she and Steiny set for New Zealand."
Brougham was diagnosed with abdominal cancer in 2018, but returned to competition in September 2019 to win the Dressage Central Districts championship show, held at Palmerston North.
Brougham is survived by husband David and their children, Nicholas and Karina.
