Theodore O’Connor a 14.1-hand Thoroughbred Sportpony gelding made history at the 2007 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI**** in Lexington Kentucky as he became the first pony – horses are 14.2 hands or taller – to compete in the prestigious four-star event. “The Pony ” as he was referred to throughout the weekend was piloted to third place by two-time Olympic medalist Karen O’Connor and was one of only two horses to finish the stadium jumping round with no jumping or time penalties. In the end he was awarded the Best Conditioned Horse Trophy. Then to further that spectacular start to the competitive year he carried O’Connor to a double gold medal victory in the 2007 Pan American Games! Bred and owned by Sportponies Unlimited Theodore O’Connor better known as “Teddy” around the barn was foaled in 1995 by the Thoroughbred stallion Theodore out of a Thoroughbred/Arabian/Shetland-cross mare Chelsea’s Melody. Today he is stabled with the O’Connor Event Team in The Plains Virginia and in Ocala Florida. Breed: Thoroughbred Sportpony Color: Chestnut Have you ever dreamed about owning a horse? Have you ever thought about what breed it might be... how it would look act and belong just to you? Then one day you walk into a store and come face to face with that horse as well as countless others. A dream you ask? No what you have discovered is the very real world of model horses. At first you may think that you have only found a temporary substitute for that original goal but wait there is a very real and rewarding hobby in collecting and showing your models. Like their live counterparts model horses come in a variety of shapes colors and textures. Their bodies can be composed of different materials such as ceramic or plastic. Skilled designers portray the models as purebreds mixed breeds or even famous race horses such as Man O'

Traditional size model

Sport horse

New for 2008

Double gold medalist 2007 pan American games

Will compete in Beijing