| Authentic | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:2008_Olympic_Games_Equestrian_Game_Day_Celemony_01.jpg) Authentic, ridden by Beezie Madden, at the 2008 Olympics | |
| Breed | Dutch Warmblood (KWPN) |
| Sire | Guidam (Selle Français) |
| Dam | Gerlinda (KWPN) |
| Maternal grandsire | Katell (TB) |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | June 22, 1995 Wierden, Netherlands[1] |
| Country |  United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Owner | Abigail Wexner |
| Rider | Beezie Madden |
| Medal record | ||
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| Equestrian | ||
| Representing the United States
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| Summer Olympics | ||
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2004 Athens | Team show jumping |
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2008 Beijing | Team show jumping |
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2008 Beijing | Individual show jumping |
| FEI World Equestrian Games | ||
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2006 Aachen | Individual show jumping |
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2006 Aachen | Team show jumping |
Authentic, nicknamed "Bud" (foaled June 22, 1995), is a Dutch Warmblood gelding that used to compete in show jumping. He has won three Olympic medals and two World Equestrian Games medals. He is owned by Abigail Wexner, and was ridden by Olympic medalist Beezie Madden. Authentic is a bay with a star and snip and stands 16.1 hands (65 inches, 165 cm) high. He was retired from competition in 2009 and is now in Cazanovia, NY, at the Madden's farm.