"The difference between winning in Riesenbeck and Kentucky is that this medal doesn’t cost as much money!" says Boyd, who picked up yet another title in Germany on the weekend.
Winner of the CNC1* class, Emily Hann, proves you don't need stirrups to clock up a really good result!
Like the eventers, the show jumpers got right back to work with the Irish making it a double in Dublin as Germany claims the 2012 title.
Go to Quirindi and then keep going and you'll find it's worth the drive to get to the country event at Coonabarabran - just don't get lost on cross country or you could find yourself heading off into the spectacular Warrumbungle National Park.
The Olympics may be over but equestrian sport, in all it’s various shapes and forms, continues and we take a look at what the Australian show jumpers, drivers and vaulters are up to.