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David O'Connor (equestrian)

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Medal record
Equestrian
Olympic Games
Gold	2000 Sydney	Individual three-day event
Bronze	2000 Sydney	Team three-day event
World Championships
Gold	2002 Jerez	Team three-day event

David O'Connor is a well known equestrian rider who competes in eventing competitions. He has won many international competitions as well as the gold medal for the US in the 2000 Olympic Games held in Sydney, making him only the third American to win the individual gold in an equestrian competition. He is only the second American to have won the Badminton Horse Trials. O'Connor currently sits as the President of the US Equestrian Federation. His latest business venture is a partnership with Equestrian Services, LLC to exclusively offer the world’s first branded equestrian facilities and amenities for residential communities and resorts worldwide (similar to what Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer have done). The Oaks of Lake City is hosting the Inaugural Gold O'Connor Signature Equestrian Facility. It is due to open spring 2008. Some of his best horses included:

Custom Made
Giltedge
Wilton Fair
The Native

Family history

O'Connor was born January 18, 1962 to Sally and Jay O'Connor, he has one older brother, Brian O'Connor. Both of O'Connor's parents were involved in equestrian sports and this helped to introduce O'Connor to horses at a very young age. O'Connor was married to Karen in 1993. Karen O'Connor is also a well known eventing figure and has competed in international events and the Olympic Games as well.

Career highlights

2003 •Awarded the Wofford Cup 2002 •Named Equestrian of the Year by USA Equestrian Recipient of the USA Equestrian Sportsmanship Award •World Equestrian Games