Profiles
The child of avid horse lovers, Beezie (short for Elizabeth) grew up visiting the stable every day. In 1989 she was named the United States Olympic Committee [USOC] Female Equestrian Athlete of the Year. Many years later, Beezie enjoys an outstanding career profile, with highlights including Olympic and World Championship medals. In 2004 she became the first woman, and the first US rider, to reach the top three in the Longines Rankings.
Beezie cites her husband John, who helps her with training and managing the horses, as her biggest inspiration. Her advice to other riders is to “learn all aspects of horsemanship. No job is beneath you when you are growing up.” She and her husband run the John Madden Sales farm in Cazenovia, NY
Fast Facts
Competed in the World Cup Final in 1987, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 (winner with Simon), 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018 (winner with Breitling LS) and 2019
2003 Pan-Am Games Team Gold medallist with Conquest II
2004 Olympic Team Gold medallist with Authentic
2006 World Championships Individual and Team Silver medallist with Authentic
2008 Olympic Individual Bronze and Team Gold with Authentic
2011 Pan-Am Games Team Gold with Coral Reef Via Volo
Competed at the 2012 Olympic Games
2014 World Championships Team and Individual Bronze with Cortes C
2016 Olympic Games Team Silver with Cortes C
2017 FEI Nations Cup Team Bronze with Darry Lou
2019 Pan-Am Games Team Bronze with Breitling LS
Complete results LGCT here