Paul Estermann
| Paul Estermann | |
|---|---|
 Paul Estermann in 2013 | |
| Personal information | |
| Nationality |
 Switzerland |
| Discipline | Show jumping |
| Born |
24 June 1963 Lucerne, LU |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) |
Paul Estermann (born on 24 June 1963 in Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne)[1] is a Swiss equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping.
In June 2012, Paul Estermann was ranked 156 in the world.[2]
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.[1]
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[3] and manages the equestrian centre (Reitsportcenter) Estermann in Hildisrieden, above Lake Sempach, where he is currently living.[1]
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.[4]
former show horses:
- Calinka II
- Kali de la Croix
- Zador
- Kaiser de Quesnoy
- Uddel
- Kobold V[1]
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) [1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 FEI – Paul Estermann’s biography, FEI Official site. Retrieved on 6 August 2012.
- ↑ FEI - world rankings, FEI Official site. Retrieved on 6 August 2012.
- ↑ Paul Estermann - facts, London 2012 Official site. Retrieved on 6 August 2012.
- ↑ Reitsportcenter's horses, Reitsportcenter Official site. Retrieved on 6 August 2012.