Legendary Olympic horse Authentic dies at the age of 30

Legendary Olympic horse Authentic dies at the age of 30

The KWPN-Wallach Authentic died on April 9, 2025 at the age of 30 in Czenovia, New York. The legendary jumping horse, bred in Wierden, Netherlands, leaves an impressive trace in the equestrian community. Authentic's owner was Abigail Wexner and he was ridden by the renowned rider Beezie Madden. His outstanding career included two Olympic gold medals, which he won in Athens in 2004 and in 2008 in Hong Kong, as well as a bronze medal in the individual competition during the Olympic Games in Hong Kong. In the equacular appearance, he was known for his spectacular appearances and his successful competition with Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum and her horse Shutterfly.

Authentics of unique career began in 1995. He had numerous successes under the direction of Beezie Madden, including two silver medals in the 2006 world rider games in Aachen. He was not only an outstanding competition horse, but was also recognized in 2005 and 2006 as the Usef jumping horse of the year. His sometimes surprising talent and competitiveness made him particularly regarded in the international jumping scene.

Beezie Madden's memories

beezie Madden and her husband John Madden expressed deeply affected about the loss of Authentic. In her memories, Beezie Madden emphasized the support of Abigail Wexner, which made it possible for Authentic to stay under her care and compete for the USA. "He was an excellent partner who not only brought success, but also brought character and personality into every competition," said Madden. She also remembered the special moments she shared with Authentic, and the harmonies that he created with the other horses in the herd.

his appearance at the 2006 world rider games in Aachen remains legendary. In this competition, he showed an impressive performance by completing nine rounds without clearing up a single jump and won two silver medals. He then officially retired in 2009 and has since lived in Madden Mountain as a foal and young horses.

a lasting inheritance

Authentic has been a significant figure in jumping sports over the years and left a lasting impression after his death on April 9, 2025. With a height of 16.1 hands (165 cm) and a striking bay -colored appearance with star and snip, he not only demonstrated his skills in technical disciplines, but also fascinated the audience with its strong character. His success included the winning of the Aachen Grand Prix and a variety of competitions that demonstrated its versatility and performance.

Some of his most remarkable successes are: