Salinero

Olympic medal record
Equestrian
Gold 2004 Athens Individual dressage
Gold 2008 Beijing Individual dressage
Silver 2008 Beijing Team dressage

IPS Salinero (formerly Keltec Salinero and Gestion Salinero) is a horse ridden by the Dutch equestrian Anky van Grunsven in the sport of dressage.

Salinero was expected to be a jumper, but when Sjef Janssen noticed the potential the horse had for dressage, he purchased him for American Tess Guilder. After the gelding did well at the lower levels, Sjef and Anky purchased him for themselves.

Anky van Grunsven has since achieved incredible success with the gelding, winning not only the individual gold medal at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games, but also countless international Grands Prix. On Salinero, she captured the title at Aachen in 2004, making her the first Dutch rider to win there.

As of late 2008, Salinero now competes under the name "IPS Salinero," changed from the former Gestion Salinero, and Keltec Salinero.

Salinero is very sensitive, and during the earliest stages of his Grand Prix career he could get tense. However, as he has matured, the gelding has become more relaxed and his scores have improved. After his rides, Salinero is rewarded with bananas.

Keltic Salinero is now 16 (2010) and retired from the big shows.

Results

See also

External links

Keltic Salinero in the WEG 2006