What Is Karl Cook's Net Worth?
Karl Cook is an American equestrian and technology heir with an impressive net worth of $100 million. He is the son of billionaire Scott Cook, who founded the tax software company Intuit. Scott Cook has a net worth of $3.6 billion and is recognized among the 200 wealthiest Americans and the 600 richest people in the world.
Karl is also known for his marriage to actress Kaley Cuoco, although the couple split up in 2021. In 2020, he won both the $100,000 Riders Cup Grand Prix with Caillou 24 and the $100,000 Voltaire Grand Prix with Fecybelle; both horses are owned by his mother, Signe Ostby, who founded the Pomponio Ranch.
Early Life
Karl Anders Cook was born on December 25, 1990, in California. His father, Scott Cook, is the founder of Intuit, a tax software company, and a multi-billionaire. His mother, Signe Ostby, held influential positions at Clorox and Procter & Gamble before becoming vice president at Software Publishing Corporation. Together, they established the Valhalla Foundation, which focuses on early childhood development, K12 education, medical research, environmental innovation, data literacy, and philanthropy. Karl has two siblings, Annie and David.
Career
Karl's mother was a former equestrian, and he received his first horse at the age of 8. For 12 years, he trained under Graeme and Lu Thomas at Willow Tree Farm to become a professional horse rider. Starting his amateur career in 2008, he faced initial setbacks and decided to train with French equestrian Éric Navet, who won a bronze medal at the 1992 Olympics in show jumping. Moving to Normandy, France, in 2012, Karl achieved significant success, including four Grand Prix wins in 2014 with horses Basimodo and Jonkheer Z, and victories in the 2007 and 2008 FEI North American Junior Young Rider Championship, and the 2016 SmartPak Grand Prix, among others.
In 2021, Karl and Ircos IV won a blue ribbon at the $30,000 Traverse City National Grand Prix. With Caillou 24, he clinched the $137,000 Agero Grand Prix CSI3 and received the Leading Male Rider award. About his career, Karl has said, "The horses kind of tell you when they're ready for what, and I have to take it as they come. Just being out there doing it and seeing progress is what makes me happy."
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Personal Life
Karl began dating actress Kaley Cuoco in 2016 after meeting at a horse show. They got engaged on Kaley's 32nd birthday, November 30, 2017. During a 2016 appearance on "The Talk," Cuoco expressed her affection for Cook, stating, "I finally found my horse guy. He's an amazing rider, amazing equestrian, and a great human. We share a passion for horses and dogs. It's been lovely." They married on June 30, 2018, with a 1920s-themed reception that included unicycle riders, stilt walkers, aerialists, and fire breathers.
In September 2021, Cook and Cuoco announced their separation, stating, "Despite a deep love and respect for one another, we have realized that our current paths have taken us in opposite directions... There is no anger or animosity." Cuoco reportedly has an "ironclad prenup" to protect her assets. Besides his equestrian career, Karl enjoys photography and woodworking. He told Phelps Sports in 2010, "I make bowls, cups, tables, and many other items on a wood lathe. I call it 'lazy turning.'"
Real Estate
In early 2020, Cook and Cuoco purchased a nearly $12 million mansion on a 1.5-acre lot in Hidden Hills, California. Following their separation, the home was sold for $16.2 million.
Karl's family owns the Pomponio Ranch in Rancho Santa Fe, California, where Karl manages the performance operations with his trainer, Éric Navet. The Pomponio Ranch website states, "We breed, raise, sell, and train world-class show jumping horses. Our top stallions and mares, sourced from prestigious European bloodlines, have successful international jumping careers. Cook and Cuoco's 2018 wedding was held at Pomponio Ranch, featuring a horseshoe-shaped arch for their vows."
