Barack Obama (1998[1] – 14 September 2018) was an Anglo-Arabian horse from New Zealand that competed in international endurance events beginning in 2009, the same year the man that he was named after became the 44th President of the United States of America.

The 120-kilometre race that Barack Obama participated in was abandoned due to poor weather conditions, and he was taken into the Tryon International Equestrian Center to be treated for kidney issues.

[2][3][7] According to Sarah Dalziell-Clout, the Equestrian Sport NZ High Performance Director, Barack Obama's death was unexpected.

She said that the horse was in good health prior to the race, and that the team veterinarian, Nick Page, was confident in Barack Obama's readiness.

[8] FEI President Ingmar De Vos, as well as the FEI Veterinary Director and President of the Endurance Veterinary Commission, held a press conference stating that the race was abandoned over concerns for the health of the horses, with high heat and humidity causing a large number of the horses present to show signs of distress.