Dynasty (horse)

Dynasty (1977–1989) was a dark bay Hanoverian gelding, ridden for Canada by Cindy Neale-Ishoy in dressage competitions.

During their competition career, the pair won medals at the Olympic Games and the World Cup Finals.

Originally named Disco 16, he was acquired for Canadian Cindy Neale-Ishoy by her long time supporters and sponsors Charles and Janet Burns in 1981.

The new name was inspired by the Peter Newman's book on the rise of Bronfman dynasty in Canada.

Following the early season success, Dynasty and Neale-Ishoy lead Canada to a historic team bronze medal at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

Dynasty was given over twenty quarts of blood and clotting drugs to try and stop the internal bleeding, but he could not be saved.

[1] As of 2020, Dynasty's two podium-finishes from 1988 remain to be the only global medals won in the Canadian dressage history.