Background
Dutton was born in Nyngan and was educated at Newington College (1976–1979).
Dutton was born in Nyngan and was educated at Newington College (1976–1979).
He is a dual Olympic gold medalist who formerly competed for his country of birth but now competes for the United States of America. He pursued his passion for riding in Australia until 1991 when he moved to the United States to train in a more internationally competitive environment. He is very active on the United States. eventing circuit, winning the USEA Leading Rider of the Year title in 1998, and 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006. In 2005 he was also the number one FEI World Event Rider.
Dutton"s farm, True Prospect Farm, is located in West Grove, Pennsylvania.
In 2006, Dutton announced that he would be changing his citizenship, allowing him to ride for the United States. In his letter to the EFA, informing them of the change, he wrote: “I would like to thank the EFA for everything they have done for me and my career as a Three-Day Event rider.
In April 2008, Dutton broke the "Rolex Hex" winning his first Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. Dutton competed at the 2008 Summer Olympics, but was disqualified from the individual event for competing with boots that were too heavy.
He was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2001.
In the 1996 Atlanta and 2000 Sydney Olympic Games he was a member of Australia’s Gold Medal Three-day Eventing Team and he has now represented Australia in three Olympics and four World Equestrian Games. lieutenant has been an honour to be a member of the EFA and to represent Australia internationally for the past 12 years.”.