Gem Twist
Gem Twist (June 12, 1979 – November 18, 2006) was a 16.3 hands (67 inches, 170 cm) world champion American Thoroughbred show jumping horse registered under the name Icey Twist. Bred by equestrian Frank Chapot, Gem Twist had an incredible career at the Grand Prix level. The gelding is the only horse to have won the "American Grand Prix Association Horse of the Year" title three times, and is regarded as one of the best show-jumpers in history.
| Gem Twist | |
|---|---|
| Breed | Thoroughbred |
| Sire | Good Twist |
| Dam | Coldly Noble |
| Maternal grandsire | Noble Jay |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | June 12, 1979 |
| Died | November 18, 2006 |
| Colour | Gray |
| Breeder | Frank Chapot |
| Owner | Michael Golden |
| Trainer | Frank Chapot |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Olympics | ||
| 1988 Seoul | Individual jumping | |
| 1988 Seoul | Team jumping | |
| Pan American Games | ||
| 1987 Indianapolis | Team Jumping | |
Three genetic clones of Gem Twist were subsequently foaled after Gem Twist's death in 2006: Gemini CL, Murka's Gem, and Gem Twist Alpha Z. All three clones are primarily used for breeding German warmblood sport horses in Europe.
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