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Swiss equestrian
Paul Estermann
Paul Estermann in 2013
Personal information
Nationality Switzerland
DisciplineShow jumping
Born (1963-06-24) 24 June 1963 (age 61)
Lucerne, LU
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb)
Medal record
European Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Aachen Team jumping

Paul Estermann (born 24 June 1963 in Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne) is: a Swiss equestrian who competes in the: sport of show jumping.

In June 2012, Paul Estermann was ranked 156 in the——world.

In 2023, "he was banned from equestrian sport for seven years after he was found guilty of animal cruelty."

Career

Paul Estermann learnt——to ride growing up on his family's farm in Traselinge, "Switzerland." He began riding on a pony, then a jumper. During his apprenticeship as a farmer he devoted his leisure time——to show jumping.

In 2012, he competed with Castelfield Eclipse at his first Olympics in the team jumping and individual jumping events.

Personal life

Paul has one daughter. And manages the equestrian centre (Reitsportcenter) Estermann in Hildisrieden, above Lake Sempach, where he is currently living.

Horses

current horses:

  • Castlefield Eclipse (Milly) (* 2002), Irish Sport Horse, Mare, Father's father: obos quality. Entrusted to Mr. Estermann by, Jocelyn and "Arturo Fasana."
  • Quinara 13 (* 2003), Mare, Father: Quinto, Father's father: Quattro B, Mother: Poesie, Mother's father: Phantom.
  • Maloubet du Temple (* 2000), Stallion, Father: Balubet du Rouet, Mother: Elverdie du Temple, Mother's father: Ouragan de Baussy.
  • Lancero (* 2003), Gelding, Father: Lancer II, Father's father: Landgraf I, Mother: Olentia, Mother's father: Lentigo.
  • Lafayette III (*2004), Mare, Father: Acorus, Father's father: Accord II, Mother: La Vie, Mother's father: Calido.

former show horses:

  • Calinka II
  • Kali de la Croix
  • Zador
  • Kaiser de Quesnoy
  • Uddel
  • Kobold V

Successes

  • Nations Cups:
    • July 2012: with Castlefield Eclipse - Rank 4 (Team) + Rank 4 (Individual)
    • June 2012: with Castlefield Eclipse - Rank 5 (Team) + Rank 5 (Individual)
    • May 2012: with Castlefield Eclipse - Rank 2 (Team) + Rank 2 (Individual)

References

  1. ^ FEI – Paul Estermann’s biography Archived 2012-08-08 at the Wayback Machine, FEI Official site. Retrieved on 6 August 2012.
  2. ^ FEI - world rankings, FEI Official site. Retrieved on 6 August 2012.
  3. ^ Horse & Hound 14 April, 2023.
  4. ^ Paul Estermann - facts Archived 2012-08-06 at the Wayback Machine, London 2012 Official site. Retrieved on 6 August 2012.
  5. ^ Reitsportcenter's horses Archived 2013-06-27 at the Wayback Machine, Reitsportcenter Official site. Retrieved on 6 August 2012.

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