In this article, we will explore the fascinating history of Foxhunter and its impact on the world today. From its beginnings to the present, Foxhunter has played a crucial role in various aspects of society, leaving an indelible mark on culture, technology, politics and much more. Throughout the pages that follow, we will examine in detail how Foxhunter has evolved over time, its influence in different areas and how it continues to shape our present and future._Get ready to immerse yourself in a journey through time and discover the impact durable from Foxhunter.
Foxhunter | |
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Sire | Erehwemos (Thoroughbred) |
Grandsire | Bethlehem (Thoroughbred) |
Dam | Catcall |
Maternal grandsire | Step Forward (Thoroughbred) |
Sex | Gelding |
Foaled | 1940 |
Died | 1959 (aged 18–19) |
Country | Great Britain |
Colour | Bay |
Foxhunter (1940–1959) was a champion show jumping horse ridden by Harry Llewellyn, best known for their part in securing Great Britain's only gold medal at the 1952 Summer Olympics (in the Team Jumping equestrian event).
They also were part of the British Show Jumping Team at the 1948 Summer Olympics, winning the bronze medal, and at many other international events.
Foxhunter and Llewellyn are the only horse and rider to win the King George V Gold Cup three times (in 1948, 1950, and 1953), and won 78 international competitions during their joint career.
Llewellyn bought Foxhunter, a golden-bay gelding, in 1947 following a search that began by studying the records of every registered showjumper on file with the British Show Jumping Association. The horse, who stood 16.3 hands (67 inches, 170 cm) high, was sired by the Thoroughbred stallion Erehwemos out of the half-bred mare Catcall.
Foxhunter died in 1959. His skeleton was preserved and donated to the Royal Veterinary College, where it was put on permanent display in the college's Anatomy Museum.
Foxhunter's hide was buried on the Blorenge mountain, between Abergavenny and Blaenavon. A memorial plaque listing Foxhunter's achievements marks the Blorenge site and a car park is situated nearby. When Sir Harry died in 1999 his ashes were scattered around the horse's memorial.
The Foxhunter Championship for novice horses at the annual Horse of the Year Show was named after Foxhunter, and was first held in 1954.
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