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"Ecogold pads are amazing. They keep the saddle put without irritating my horses back. The breathability is incredible too; even on the hottest days, the pads wick sweat off my horses back. "
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Karen O’Connor’s favorite products:
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Ecogold saddle pads in action!
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One of the most successful riders in the history of eventing, Karen has won the USEA Lady Rider of the Year title a record ten times, won Rolex three times, completed Badminton 5 times and is the recipient of numerous awards. She has represented the USA at four Olympic Games, winning the Team Silver Medal in Atlanta in 1996 and Team Bronze Medal in Sydney in 2000. She earned the Individual Gold Medal and helped the United States win Team Gold at the 2007 Pan American Games in Brazil and won individual silver medal at the 2003 Pan American Games. Karen also gives back to the sport by sharing her knowledge and experience during clinics; teaming up with her husband David O’Connor to host summer camps and give demonstrations; as well as serving on various USEA committees to help guide the future of the sport.
- 2008 Olympic Games, Hong Kong – USA Team Member with Mandiba
- 2007 William C. Steinkraus Trophy
- 2007 Pan Am Games, Brazil - Individual Gold Medal and Team Gold with Theodore O’Connor
- 2007 Rolex Kentucky CCI**** - 3rd Theodore O'Connor
- 2007 USEA Pony of the Year - Theodore O'Connor
- 2007 USEA Horse of the Year - Theodore O'Connor
- 2007 USEF Equestrian of the Year
- 2007 USEA Lady Rider of the Year
- 2007 Farnam/Platform USEF Horse of the Year - Theodore O'Connor
- 2007 The Fork CIC*** winner with Theodore O'Connor
- 2005 FEI Ranking – 4th in North America
- 2004 FEI Ranking – 9th in North America
- 2004 Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series Intermediate champion
- 2003 FEI Ranking –5th in the World, 1st in North America
- 2003 USEA Lady Rider of the Year
- 2003 Pan American Games – Individual Silver Medal with Joker's Wild
- 2001 USEA Mare of the Year – Ballymar
- 2001 Foxhall Cup CCI*** winner with Prince Panache
- 2000 Whitney Stone Cup
- 2000 FEI Ranking – 8th in the World, 4th in North Americ
- 2000 USEA Lady Rider of the Year
- 2000 USEA Horse of the Year – Prince Panache
- 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney - Team Bronze Medal with Prince Panache
- 2000 Rolex Kentucky CCI**** - 3rd with Prince Panache
- 1999 Rolex Kentucky CCI**** winner with Prince Panache and 2nd with Regal Scot
- 1998 FEI Ranking – 3rd in North America
- 1998 USEA Lady Rider of the Year
- 1998 World Equestrian Games, Rome, Italy - Team Bronze Medal with Prince Panache
- 1997 FEI Ranking – 2nd in North America
- 1997 USEA Lady Rider of the Year
- 1997 Rolex Kentucky CCI**** winner with Worth the Trust
- 1997 European Open Three Day Event Championship, Great Britain – Member US team
- 1996 USEA Lady Rider of the Year
- 1996 The Chronicle of the Horse Eventing Horseman of the Year (with David)
- 1996 Olympic Games, Atlanta – Team Silver Medal with Biko
- 1996 Rolex Kentucky CCI***- 2nd with Biko
- 1996 Rolex Kentucky CCI***- 4th with Worth the Trust
- 1995 USEA Lady Rider of the Year
- 1995 The Chronicle of the Horse Eventing Horse of the Year – Biko
- 1995 Badminton CCI**** - 3rd with Biko
- 1995 European Open Three Day Event Championship, Italy – 8th Biko
- 1994 FEI Ranking - 8th in the World, 2nd in North America
- 1994 World Equestrian Games, The Hague, The Netherlands - 6th Biko
- 1994 Burghley CCI**** - 5th Prince Panache
- 1993 Female Equestrian Athlete of the Year
- 1993 FEI Ranking - 3rd in the World, 2nd in North America
- 1993 Punchestown CCI***, Ireland – winner with Shannon
- 1991 The Chronicle of the Horse Overall Horse of the Year – Mr Maxwell
- 1991 The Chronicle of the Horse Eventing Horse of the Year – Mr Maxwell
- 1991 Rolex Kentucky CCI*** winner with Mr Maxwell
- 1991 Burghley CCI*** - 3rd Mr. Maxwell
- 1990 The Chronicle of the Horse Overall Horse of the Year - Shannon
- 1990 The Chronicle of the Horse Eventing Horse of the Year – Shannon
- 1989 The Chronicle of the Horse Eventing Horse of the Year - Nos Ecus
- 1989 Fair Hill CCI*** winner with Nos Ecus
- 1988 Olympic Games, Seoul, Korea –US Team member with The Optomist
- 1986 World Championship, Gawler, Australia - US Team member with Lutin V
- 1986 Alternate World Championship, Poland – US Team Member with The Optomist
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Cross-country video: Karen O'Connor and Mandiba, 2009 Fair Hill International CCI*** Dressage video: Karen O'Connor and Mandiba, 2009 Burghley Horse Trials CCI****
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