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The Passing of a Legend - Gem Twist

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  • #41
    zig, so sorry for what you're facing.

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    • #42
      Wow. My first "favorite" horse. I had the famous poster of him jumping through that big white jump, it was my favorite.

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      • #43
        So sad. He was definitely my childhood idol as well. I remember galloping my little pony over jumps pretending I was riding Gem Twist. He really was a legend.

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        • #44
          Godspeed Gem! Jump the big ones at the bridge.

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          • #45
            Thats so sad. He'll be missed. He and Greg was Idols for me growing up. I too had posters and pictures. He was the very first Breyer I bought. Paid a hansom price for him too! That model is still on my shelf in the living room.
            He was a great horse.
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            • #46
              I still have a picture from a magazine of Gem and Greg Best in a victory gallop on the wall of my old room in my parents' house ... I had told them never to take it down. I should get it when I go home for Thanksgiving. To a young horse-crazy girl Greg and Gem were the "celebrities" I idolized, not New Kids on the Block. Last year I met Frank Chapot at Wellington but was too shy to ask him how Gem was doing (he and Laura were waiting for results of her class after she'd had a round with rails - she was not happy). Frank was a total gentleman to me, and I know he gave Gem the best life a horse could possibly have.

              Godspeed, Gem Twist. You were the best.

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              • #47
                My condolences to those close to him. I had the poster on my wall too, right next to the Touch of Class one. His presence and style clearly made a big impression on an entire generation of horsemen.
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                • #48
                  I am almost positive that Gem twist was the first breyer i bought and the first show jumper i actually fell in love with as a kid. Sadly, i do not ever recall watching him actually jump...maybe one day ill find a video . He was greatness...R.I.P. Gem twist.

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                  • #49
                    I love Gem Twist. He is the greatest. What a sad day.
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                    • #50
                      Originally posted by TQ View Post
                      I am so sorry to hear that Gem Twist has left us. I took the photo in the poster. Every photo of him was special because he was special and always provided a beautiful image. He was indeed a special horse.
                      God speed Gem.
                      That is amazing... and may I add since we are talking about amazing horses, that several close friends of mine have horses by Just the Best, and they are all just amazing as well. Your stallion really produces NICE horses. I know about 10 of his "kids".
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                      • #51
                        1979! so he was 27...27 years of being loved and eventually admired and adored and respected.

                        I, too, have Tish Quirk's amazing photo of him from Seoul...

                        well, he's over The Bridge, once again accepting the sunbeams on his coat, once again jumping The Big Ones with craft and ease.

                        what a horse!
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                        • #52
                          Oh how sad. He was such an amazing animal.

                          I had the Breyer model too-- it had a place of honor in my room up on a shelf, while all the other "ordinary" model ponies lived in the barn.

                          My niece now has it and takes it EVERYWHERE, she loves that damn thing. Doesn't realize the greatness of Gem Twist but still, it is cute to see her playing with it.
                          We couldn't all be cowboys, so some of us are clowns.

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                          • #53
                            Such an awsome horse.My condolences to all who were close to him. R.I.P
                            Speak kind words,receive kind echos

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                            • #54
                              To an icon of our sport. He inspired a generation of young riders, upheld the ideal of composure and grace, and taught many of us a lesson in greatness.

                              Here's to you Gem, may you and your legend live long in our hearts.
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                              • #55
                                Originally posted by NeedMyJavaFix View Post
                                He was the very first Breyer model that I saved up my own money for
                                Same here! He was my favorite one. My best friend and I used to fight over who got to play with him

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                                • #56
                                  this makes me sad

                                  he was one of my all time favorites and always will be. RIP Gemtwist.
                                  "to each his own..."

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                                  • #57
                                    While I am truly truly saddened at his passing, let's not forget to be thankful that this incredible creature came along during our lifetimes. WE got to watch him--some live and some on TV. I've often wished I could watch Man O'War race just once--but this one--this marvelous magical showjumper Gem Twist--he was OURS.

                                    So thank you first and foremost for being in our lives and for providing so many of us with hopes and dreams of jumping around a course as magnificently and majestically as you did.

                                    Godspeed Gem
                                    Proud Member of Wood Hill Farm who's motto is "I'm not going sober!"

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                                    • #58
                                      Originally posted by knowonder View Post
                                      While I am truly truly saddened at his passing, let's not forget to be thankful that this incredible creature came along during our lifetimes. WE got to watch him--some live and some on TV. I've often wished I could watch Man O'War race just once--but this one--this marvelous magical showjumper Gem Twist--he was OURS.

                                      So thank you first and foremost for being in our lives and for providing so many of us with hopes and dreams of jumping around a course as magnificently and majestically as you did.

                                      Godspeed Gem

                                      Yes! Yes! I agree..... how cool he was too!
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                                      • #59


                                        He was beautiful.

                                        I'm just sorry I'm too young to have seen him actually jump, but I've always loved that shot of him from the poster.
                                        Mighty Thoroughbred Clique
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                                        • #60
                                          Originally posted by knowonder View Post
                                          While I am truly truly saddened at his passing, let's not forget to be thankful that this incredible creature came along during our lifetimes. WE got to watch him--some live and some on TV. I've often wished I could watch Man O'War race just once--but this one--this marvelous magical showjumper Gem Twist--he was OURS.

                                          So thank you first and foremost for being in our lives and for providing so many of us with hopes and dreams of jumping around a course as magnificently and majestically as you did.

                                          Godspeed Gem
                                          HERE HERE!

                                          (I'd give anything to see Man O' War race!)
                                          EHJ | FB | #140 | watch | #insta

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