Phillip Dutton
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Phillip Peter Dutton is an Olympic
-level equestrian
rider. He is a dual olympic gold medalist who formally competed for Australia but now competes for the United States.
Dutton was born in Nyngan
and was educated at Newington College
(1976–1979). He pursued his passion for riding in Australia until 1991 when he moved to the United States to train in a more internationally competitive environment. In the 1996 Atlanta and 2000 Sydney Olympic Games he was a member of Australia’s Gold Medal Three-day Eventing Team and he has now represented Australia in three Olympics and four World Equestrian Games
. He is very active on the U.S. eventing circuit, winning the USEA
Leading Rider of the Year title in 1998, and 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. In 2005 he was also the number one FEI
World Event Rider. Phillip and his wife, Evie, live in Avondale, Pennsylvania
with Evie's daughter and their twin girls. Dutton's farm, True Prospect Farm, is located in West Grove, PA. In 1997, Dutton was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia.
In 2006, Dutton announced that he would be changing his citizenship, allowing him to ride for the United States. In his letter to the EFA
, informing them of the change, he wrote: “I would like to thank the EFA for everything they have done for me and my career as a Three-Day Event rider... It has been an honour to be a member of the EFA and to represent Australia internationally for the past 12 years.”
In April 2007, Dutton took second at the famous 4 star event the Rolex Kentucky Three Day
, as his first time riding for the U.S. Later that year, he won the team gold and individual silver medal at the 2007 Pan American Games
on Truluck.
In April 2008, Dutton broke the "Rolex Hex" winning his first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. Dutton competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics
, but was disqualified from the individual event for competing with boots that were too heavy.
Olympic Games
The Olympic Games is a major international event featuring summer and winter sports, in which thousands of athletes participate in a variety of competitions. The Olympic Games have come to be regarded as the world’s foremost sports competition where more than 200 nations participate...
-level equestrian
Equestrianism
Equestrianism more often known as riding, horseback riding or horse riding refers to the skill of riding, driving, or vaulting with horses...
rider. He is a dual olympic gold medalist who formally competed for Australia but now competes for the United States.
Dutton was born in Nyngan
Nyngan, New South Wales
Nyngan [pr: ning-g'n] is a town in the central west of New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the Bogan Shire Local Government Area. At the 2006 census, Nyngan had a population of 1,975 people. Nyngan is situated on the Bogan River between Narromine and Bourke, on the junction of the...
and was educated at Newington College
Newington College
Newington College is an independent, Uniting Church, day and boarding school for boys, located in Stanmore, an inner-western suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia....
(1976–1979). He pursued his passion for riding in Australia until 1991 when he moved to the United States to train in a more internationally competitive environment. In the 1996 Atlanta and 2000 Sydney Olympic Games he was a member of Australia’s Gold Medal Three-day Eventing Team and he has now represented Australia in three Olympics and four World Equestrian Games
World Equestrian Games
The FEI World Equestrian Games are the major international championships for equestrianism, and administered by the Fédération Equestre Internationale . The games have been held every four years, halfway between sets of consecutive Summer Olympic Games, since 1990...
. He is very active on the U.S. eventing circuit, winning the USEA
United States Eventing Association
This article is about the U. S. Eventing Association. For the United States Energy Association, see The United States Eventing Association is the organization responsible for organizing, promoting and adjudicating equestrian eventing within the United States of America...
Leading Rider of the Year title in 1998, and 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. In 2005 he was also the number one FEI
International Federation for Equestrian Sports
The Fédération Équestre Internationale or in English, the International Federation for Equestrian Sports, is the international governing body of equestrian sports. It recognizes ten international disciplines...
World Event Rider. Phillip and his wife, Evie, live in Avondale, Pennsylvania
Avondale, Pennsylvania
Avondale is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,265 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Avondale is located at ....
with Evie's daughter and their twin girls. Dutton's farm, True Prospect Farm, is located in West Grove, PA. In 1997, Dutton was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia.
In 2006, Dutton announced that he would be changing his citizenship, allowing him to ride for the United States. In his letter to the EFA
Equestrian Federation of Australia
Equestrian Australia , originally Equestrian Federation of Australia , is the national governing body for equestrian sports in that country. These sports include the FEI-recognized disciplines of dressage, eventing, show jumping, equestrian vaulting, endurance riding, reining, para-equestrian, and...
, informing them of the change, he wrote: “I would like to thank the EFA for everything they have done for me and my career as a Three-Day Event rider... It has been an honour to be a member of the EFA and to represent Australia internationally for the past 12 years.”
In April 2007, Dutton took second at the famous 4 star event the Rolex Kentucky Three Day
Rolex Kentucky Three Day
The Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event is an eventing competition held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The Rolex Kentucky is a CCI**** eventing competition, and the only four-star show in the Western Hemisphere. Four stars is the highest level of competition, the same level of...
, as his first time riding for the U.S. Later that year, he won the team gold and individual silver medal at the 2007 Pan American Games
Equestrian at the 2007 Pan American Games
The Equestrian events included three disciplines: dressage, eventing, and show jumping, and were held at the Deodoro Military Club.The competition is broken down into an individual and team competition for each discipline, for a total of 42 medals awarded...
on Truluck.
In April 2008, Dutton broke the "Rolex Hex" winning his first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. Dutton competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Equestrian competitions at the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics were held from August 9 to August 21 at the Hong Kong Sports Institute and Sheung Yue River in Hong Kong. It was the second time the equestrian events were hosted by a member of the IOC other than the member hosting the main games...
, but was disqualified from the individual event for competing with boots that were too heavy.
External links
- http://www.phillipdutton.com Dutton's personal website