Paul Estermann
{{short description|Swiss equestrian}}
{{Infobox equestrian
| name = Paul Estermann
| image = CHI Genève 2013 - 20131214 - Paul Estermann et Naiade d'Auvers.jpg
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| caption = Paul Estermann in 2013
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| nationality = {{SUI}}
| discipline = Show jumping
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1963|6|24|df=y}}
| height ={{height|m=1.80}}
| weight ={{convert|77|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
| medaltemplates =
{{MedalCompetition|European Championships}}
{{MedalBronze | 2015 Aachen | Team jumping}}
}}
Paul Estermann (born 24 June 1963 in Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne)[http://www.fei.org/media/biographies FEI – Paul Estermann’s biography] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808021934/http://www.fei.org/media/biographies |date=2012-08-08 }}, FEI Official site. Retrieved on 6 August 2012. is a Swiss equestrian who competes in the sport of show jumping.
In June 2012, Paul Estermann was ranked 156 in the world.[http://www.fei.org FEI - world rankings], FEI Official site. Retrieved on 6 August 2012.
In 2023, he was banned from equestrian sport for seven years after he was found guilty of animal cruelty.[https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/olympic-showjumper-paul-estermann-banned-for-seven-years-821881 Horse & Hound 14 April, 2023.]
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[http://www.london2012.com/athlete/estermann-paul-1247458/ Paul Estermann - facts] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120806123952/http://www.london2012.com/athlete/estermann-paul-1247458/ |date=2012-08-06 }}, London 2012 Official site. Retrieved on 6 August 2012. 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.[http://reitsport-estermann.ch/de/ Reitsportcenter's horses] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627062004/http://reitsport-estermann.ch/de/ |date=2013-06-27 }}, Reitsportcenter Official site. Retrieved on 6 August 2012.
former show horses:
Successes
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20130627062004/http://reitsport-estermann.ch/de/ Reitsportcenter Estermann Official site]
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Category:Equestrians at the 2012 Summer Olympics
Category:Olympic equestrians for Switzerland
Category:Swiss show jumping riders
Category:Swiss male equestrians
Category:Sportspeople from Lucerne
Category:20th-century Swiss sportsmen
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