Rembrandt (horse)
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Rembrandt was a Westphalian
dark bay gelding
and one of the most successful dressage horses
in international tournaments.
Rembrandt, ridden by Nicole Uphoff
, was - among many other achievements - Olympic Champion 1988 in Seoul
and 1992 Barcelona
. Both times he reached both individual gold and a gold medal with the team. He joined in 1996 again at the Olympics in Atlanta
. He was prematurely taken out because of a pulled muscle. In the year 2001 the bay gelding
was put to sleep because of an arthritis
.
Westphalian (horse)
The Westphalian, or Westfalen, is a warmblood horse bred in the Westphalia region of western Germany. The Westphalian is closely affiliated with the state-owned stud farm of Warendorf, which it shares with the Rhinelander...
dark bay gelding
Gelding
A gelding is a castrated horse or other equine such as a donkey or a mule. Castration, and the elimination of hormonally driven behavior associated with a stallion, allows a male horse to be calmer and better-behaved, making the animal quieter, gentler and potentially more suitable as an everyday...
and one of the most successful dressage horses
Dressage
Dressage is a competitive equestrian sport, defined by the International Equestrian Federation as "the highest expression of horse training." Competitions are held at all levels from amateur to the World Equestrian Games...
in international tournaments.
Rembrandt, ridden by Nicole Uphoff
Nicole Uphoff
Nicole Uphoff-Selke is a German equestrian, and four times Olympic champion. She has won two gold medals at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, and two gold medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona with her horse Rembrandt...
, was - among many other achievements - Olympic Champion 1988 in Seoul
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
and 1992 Barcelona
1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
. Both times he reached both individual gold and a gold medal with the team. He joined in 1996 again at the Olympics in Atlanta
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
. He was prematurely taken out because of a pulled muscle. In the year 2001 the bay gelding
Gelding
A gelding is a castrated horse or other equine such as a donkey or a mule. Castration, and the elimination of hormonally driven behavior associated with a stallion, allows a male horse to be calmer and better-behaved, making the animal quieter, gentler and potentially more suitable as an everyday...
was put to sleep because of an arthritis
Arthritis
Arthritis is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints....
.