Judgement†

About Judgement

Judgement is a (died 2021) ... not provided showjumping sport horse foaled in 1991, by Consul.

Judgement was a 1991-born North American-bred showjumping horse from the KWPN studbook, known for his distinguished career under riders Michael Matz and Beezie Madden. He gained fame as the first North American-bred KWPN Approved stallion and amassed nearly $1.5 million in prize money during his career, highlighting his significant impact on the sport.

Judgement's competitive achievements were remarkable, most notably winning the prestigious $1 million CN International at Spruce Meadows in 2005. He was the only North American-bred horse to achieve this feat within its 44-year history up to that point. In addition, he claimed the National Champion title at Spruce Meadows in the years 2001, 2006, 2007, and 2008.

He consistently represented the United States in international competitions, including ten Nations Cups, two FEI World Cup Finals, and at the 2002 World Equestrian Games. His victories extended to multiple Grand Prix wins, such as the $100,000 CN Performance Grand Prix and twice winning the $175,000 Nexen Cup Derby.

Judgement retired from competition in 2009 at age 18 and died in 2021 a few weeks shy of his 30th birthday at Iron Spring Farm, Pennsylvania, where he was born and owned by Mary Alice Malone.

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