Paul Estermann

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)[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]

In 2023, he was banned from equestrian sport for seven years after he was found guilty of animal cruelty.[3]

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[4] 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.[5]

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. ^ a b c d e 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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