Georgina Bloomberg
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 Bloomberg at the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival premiere of Supporting Characters | |||||||||||||
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| Full name | Georgina Leigh Bloomberg | ||||||||||||
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 United States | ||||||||||||
| Discipline | Show jumping | ||||||||||||
| Born |
January 20, 1983 Manhattan, New York City | ||||||||||||
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Georgina Leigh Bloomberg (born January 20, 1983) is the younger daughter of former New York City Mayor and billionaire Michael Bloomberg and Susan Brown. She is a professional equestrian, currently sponsored by Ariat International.[1]
Personal life
Bloomberg was born in Manhattan. She attended The Spence School and New York University.[2][3] Her sister, Emma, is four years older.
She has had relationships with show jumper Cian O'Connor and speed skater Joey Cheek.
On December 24, 2013, Georgina Bloomberg and her then boyfriend, Argentine equestrian Ramiro Quintana, became the parents of a son, Jasper Michael Brown Bloomberg.[4]
Career
Georgina was featured in the HBO documentary Born Rich, where she discussed what life is like as a billionaire heiress.[5] Forbes magazine ranked her as one of the 20 "Most Intriguing Billionaire Heiresses".[6]
She lives part-time in Wellington, Florida, where her father and mother both own homes.[7]
In November 2010, Bloomberg suffered a small concussion and fractured a vertebra during a horse show accident. She announced days later that despite the accident, she was eager to return to the sport.[8]
Horses
Current
- Mila (* 1994), Grey, Mare, sire: Indorado, damsire: Renville
- Cim Christo (* 1995), Holsteiner horse, Grey, Gelding, sire: Carthago, damsire: Calypso II
- Curius (* 1995), Holsteiner horse, Stallion, sire: Cambridge, damsire: Tumbled
- Street of Diamonds (Kho de Presle) (* 1998) Selle Français, Mare, Father: Diamant de Semilly, Mother's Father: Fennec
- Metropolitan (Made in Tillard) (* 2000), Selle Français, Stallion, Father: Cabdula du Tillard, Mother's Father: Laudanum
- Radio City (Romanze V) (* 2001), Holsteiner horse, Mare, Father: Liatos, Mother's Father: Carthago
Former show horses
- Riviera (Kamiretto) (* 1992), Gelding, Father: Carolus, Mother's Father: Fasolt
- Nadia (Nadieh) (* 1995), Grey, Mare, Father: Indoctro, Mother's Father: Wellington
- Lancelot (* 1996), Gelding, Father: Lasino, Mother's Father: Cor de la Bryere
Philanthropy
While in Wellington, she is part of various philanthropic activities, such as being a member of the board of the Equestrian Aid Foundation alongside six-time Olympic medalist Robert Dover.[9] She is also a committee member of Friends of Finn, an organization headed by Amanda Hearst, dedicated to stopping the inhumane treatment of dogs in puppy mills.[10]
Writing
Bloomberg has co-authored four young-adult novels, starting in 2011.
- The A Circuit, Georgina Bloomberg and Catherine Hapka, 2011, ISBN 978-1-59990-634-8
- My Favorite Mistake, Georgina Bloomberg and Catherine Hapka, 2012
- Off Course, Georgina Bloomberg and Catherine Hapka, 2012
- Rein It In, Georgina Bloomberg and Catherine Hapka, 2013
References
- ↑ Georgina Bloomberg | Ariat Athletes
- ↑ "Mayor Bloomberg's daughter dumped by boyfriend days after fall from horse". November 14, 2010. New York Post.
- ↑ "Georgina Bloomberg". Gawker.
- ↑ "Bloomberg Becomes a Grandfather". December 25, 2013. New York Times
- ↑ In Pictures: The 20 Most Intriguing Billionaire Heiresses
- ↑ In Pictures: The 20 Most Intriguing Billionaire Heiresses - Forbes.com
- ↑ "Horsehair Completes the Outfit". New York Times. November 2010.
- ↑ Georgina Bloomberg, mayor's daughter, says she's OK, ready to get back in the saddle after injury
- ↑ Equestrian Aid Foundation Equestrian Aid Foundation - Official website
- ↑ The Humane Society of the United States: About "Friends of Finn"