Authentic

The success of Authentic, a showjumper ridden by Beezie Madden :- Authentic, a Dutch Warmblood gelding sired by the selle francais stallion Guidam. Authentic is one of the most successful showjumpers in the history of the sport. He was born on June 22, 1995, and competed in showjumping with his rider, Beezie Madden. John and Beezie Madden purchased Authentic when he was just six years old, and he showed great potential as a young horse. Under the careful training and guidance of the Maddens, Authentic quickly became a top competitor in the sport.

Authentic`s list of major wins and achievements is impressive. He won three Olympic medals and two World Equestrian Games medals, demonstrating his incredible talent and versatility in the sport. In 2004, Authentic and Beezie Madden won the Olympic show-jumping team gold medal with Team USA. They also won the Grand Prix of Aachen in 2007, becoming the first American rider to do so. In 2008, Beezie rode Authentic to a gold medal in the team competition and a bronze medal in individual competition at the Beijing Olympics. Their partnership and success in the sport have left a lasting legacy. Beezie Madden and Authentic`s partnership has become legendary in the world of showjumping. They were a dynamic duo, winning numerous competitions and setting records along the way. Their success was due in part to their strong bond and the trust they had in each other. Authentic was retired from competition in 2009 in a ceremony at the New Albany Classic, where he now spends his time babysitting the weanlings and yearlings at JMS. However, his legacy lives on as one of the greatest showjumpers of all time, thanks to the incredible partnership he had with Beezie Madden.