Wedding bells for Eric Lamaze

Canadian showjumper Eric Lamaze has got engaged to his long-term girlfriend Alexis Stein.

The 45-year-old Olympic gold medallist surprised the 24-year-old musician and equestrian from New York by dropping down on one knee last weekend in Wellington, Florida.

“She’s meant something to me for a long time, but it took a while for me to realize what I really had,” said Eric, whose gesture was witnessed by the couple’s beloved Pomeranian dog Gigi.  “I’ve known Alexis for many years, and it was time to act on my feelings.

“I will support her in anything that she does, just as she will support me in everything that I do.  She is truly an incredible person.”

As yet, no date has been set for the wedding.

Jennifer Donald

H&H showjumping editor

Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.