Phillip Dutton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Phillip Dutton
Phillip Dutton and Truluck at Capability's Classic during the cross country phase of Burghley Horse Trials 2009
Personal information
Full name	Phillip Peter Dutton
Nationality	United States (naturalized 2006)
Discipline	Equestrian
Born	13 September 1963 (1963-09-13) (age 61) Nyngan, New South Wales, Australia
Medal record Equestrian Representing  Australia Olympic Games Gold 1996 Atlanta Team eventing Gold 2000 Sydney Team eventing Representing the  United States Olympic Games Bronze 2016 Rio de Janeiro Individual eventing Pan American Games Gold 2007 Rio de Janeiro Team eventing Gold 2015 Toronto Team eventing

Phillip Peter Dutton (born 13 September 1963) is an amazing horse rider who competes in eventing. He was born in Australia but now rides for the United States of America. Phillip has won two Olympic gold medals and is known for his skill in the sport.

Biography

Phillip Dutton was born in Nyngan, New South Wales, Australia. He went to Newington College for his education. Phillip loved riding horses from a young age. In 1991, he moved to the United States. He wanted to train in a place where the competition was even tougher. This helped him become a better rider.

Phillip has represented Australia in three Olympic Games. He also competed in four World Equestrian Games. At the Atlanta Olympics in 1996, he won a gold medal. He was part of Australia's Three-day Eventing Team. He won another gold medal at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.

Phillip is very active in the U.S. eventing world. He won the USEA Leading Rider of the Year title many times. He won it in 1998, and then every year from 2000 to 2006. In 2005, he was also ranked the number one FEI World Event Rider.

In 2006, Phillip decided to become a U.S. citizen. This allowed him to ride for the United States team. He thanked the Australian Equestrian Federation for their support. He said it was an honor to represent Australia for 12 years.

After becoming a U.S. citizen, Phillip quickly found success. In 2007, he won a team gold medal. He also earned an individual silver medal at the Pan American Games. He was riding his horse, Truluck, at this event. In 2008, Phillip won his first Rolex Kentucky Three Day event.

Phillip and his wife, Evie, live in Avondale, Pennsylvania. They have twin girls together. Phillip's farm, True Prospect Farm, is in West Grove, Pennsylvania. This is where he trains his horses.

In 2016, Phillip Dutton and his horse, Mighty Nice, won a bronze medal. This was an individual medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Recognition

Phillip Dutton has received special honors for his achievements. In 1997, he was given the Medal of the Order of Australia. This award recognizes his service to the sport. In 2001, he was added to the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. This means he is considered one of Australia's greatest sports heroes.

Notable horses

Phillip Dutton has ridden many amazing horses throughout his career. Here are some of his most famous partners:

• True Blue Girdwood
  • This horse helped Phillip win a team gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
• House Doctor
  • A bay gelding born in 1992.
  • He was Phillip's partner for the team gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
• Nova Top
  • A chestnut gelding born in 1991.
  • Together, they won both team and individual gold medals at the 2003 Asian Pacific Championships.
• Connaught
  • A bay Irish Sport Horse gelding born in 1993.

He helped Phillip win the Kentucky CCI** event in 2008.

• Truluck
  • A bay Thoroughbred gelding born in 1997.
  • He and Phillip won a team gold and individual silver medal at the 2007 Pan American Games.
• Woodburn
  • A chestnut Thoroughbred gelding born in 1996.
  • He was part of the team that finished fourth at the 2010 World Equestrian Games.
• Mystery Whisper
  • A dark bay Warmblood gelding born in 2000.
  • He competed with Phillip at the 2012 London Olympics.
• Fernhill Fugitive
  • A bay Irish Sport Horse gelding born in 2005.
  • He helped win a team gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Games.
• Mighty Nice
  • A bay Irish Sport Horse gelding born in 2004.
  • This horse carried Phillip to an individual bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

See also

In Spanish: Phillip Dutton para niños