Paul Estermann (born 24 June 1963 in Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne)FEI – Paul Estermann’s biography , 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.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.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 daughterPaul Estermann - facts , 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.Reitsportcenter's horses , Reitsportcenter Official site. Retrieved on 6 August 2012.
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
External links Reitsportcenter Estermann Official site