a NEW Gem Twist! Cloned...

[devinej]

imagine that...
The Horse: Clone of Show Jumper Gem Twist Born

i wonder who gets to own him, train him, ride him...WOW

 

[fredsaid2]

imagine that...
The Horse: Clone of Show Jumper Gem Twist Born

i wonder who gets to own him, train him, ride him...WOW

That is freaky! Wouldn't the Chapot's still own him? Is he the first clone of that caliber, do you know?

 

[jazz lady]

Gem Twist was euthanized Nov. 18, 2006, at age 27. He died at the site of his birth, the Chapot family farm in New Jersey.

I remember seeing Greg Best riding Gem Twist at the WIHS many years ago. Spectacular horse. I hope this baby can match that talent.

 

[Pasofever]

Wow that is neat..

 

[devinej]

i guess the chapots would own it.

not the first of this caliber - the first was cloned from the best of the best endurance horse in europe i do believe

 

[Sonsie]

Gem Twist, a grey Thoroughbred gelding, was named "Horse of the Year" three times.​

Wouldn't a true clone of him also be grey? Or will he turn later with maturity?

 

[Duckz]

Gem Twist, a grey Thoroughbred gelding, was named "Horse of the Year" three times.​

Wouldn't a true clone of him also be grey? Or will he turn later with maturity?

I've seen bay babies turn into greys, think it takes a couple years.

 

[devinej]

oh yes, gray horses are never born gray - they are born chestnut, bay, or black and they "gray out" with time, usually by age 4 they are getting pretty gray. check records, i wonder if gem twist was bay when he was born.