Giltedge

Giltedge

Giltedge is a horse that was ridden by American David O'Connor at the international level in the sport of eventing.

*Stable Name: Tex
*Color: Dark Bay
*Markings: Off hind sock
*Height: 17.0 hh (173cm)
*Sex: Gelding
*Foaled: 1986 in Ireland
*Breed: Irish Sports Horse
*Breeding: by Glenbar (¾ bred), out of Kitty ( breeding unknown )
*Rider: David O'Connor
*Owner: Jacqueline Mars, Stonehall Farm

Giltedge, formally known as Giltex, was bought by Jackie Mars from Irish eventer Eric Smiley as a mount for American rider David O'Connor. Although described by his rider as being less inherently gifted when compared to some of his stable mates (such as Custom Made), Giltedge fantastic work ethic helped him to succeed.

Tex's first three-day in the United States was the 1994 Fair Hill. The event ended in disaster when a misjudged take-off distance from the obstacle resulted in a fall for O'Connor. During the pair's second three-day, the gelding caught his leg on a fence and flipped, leading to a punctured lung for his rider. It wasn't until their third three-day, at the 1995 Fair Hill, where Giltedge showed his great ability, finishing second by 0.1 penalties. After that event, the horse would never be out of the top ten placings.

Giltedge was selected for the United States eventing team for the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. A good dressage test combined with a clean cross-country and stadium round, helped the team to clinch the silver medal by two penalties--the country's first eventing team medal in an Olympics or World Championship in 12 years. Tex also competed four years later at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, as part of the bronze medal team.

Giltedge's final three-day was the 2002 World Equestrian Games held in Jerez, Spain. The gelding was the first American horse on cross-country, and the course was found to be quite slick. A lack of traction due to studs that were too small, resulted in O'Conner's decision to slow down, so as to prevent a fall. Unfortunately, the pair finished with 30.40 time faults. However, a clear stadium round, one of only 5 in the competition, helped the United States capture a long-awaited team gold.

Tex was retired at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day in 2003. He now enjoys his retirement at Stonehall Farm, and gives demonstrations with the O'Connors.

"Major Accomplishments":

2002
* Horse of the Year, Chronicle of the Horse
* Team Gold World Equestrian Games, Jerez, Spain

2001
* National Performance Horse Registry Silver Stirrup Award, Adv. Level Eventing Champion
* 1st Rolex Kentucky CCI****

2000
* Team Bronze Olympic Games, Sydney, Australia
* 8th Foxhall CCI***

1999
* Team Gold, Individual Silver Pan American Games, Winnipeg, Canada
* 1st North American Beaulieu CIC***

1998
* Team Bronze, 6th World Equestrian Games, Rome, Italy

1997
* National Performance Horse Registry Silver Stirrup Award, High Score Horse
* 1st, Fair Hill CCI***
* 3rd, Punchestwon CCI***

1996
* Team Silver Olympic Games, Atlanta, Georgia

1995
* 1st Fair Hill CCI***

External links

* [http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/giltedge Giltedge's pedigree]
* [http://www.galesequinefacility.com/EA%20O'Connor%20Clinic.jpgPhoto of Giltedge]


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