Further Personal Information |
| Residence |
Heidmühlen, GER |
Sport Specific Information |
| When and where did you begin this sport? |
He began riding at age eight, and moved on to eventing at age 12. |
Further Personal Information |
| Occupation |
Athlete, Business Owner, Coach, Horse Trainer |
Sport Specific Information |
| Why this sport? |
He had his first lessons with his father and then continued at a local riding school. |
Further Personal Information |
| Languages |
English, German |
General Interest |
| Other information |
STABLES
In June 2017 he announced that he and German equestrian jumper Christian Hess had bought an 84-stable equestrian facility together on the Radesford farm in Heidmuhlen, Germany. He moved to the property in November 2017. (dirk-schrade.de, 22 Nov 2017; horsetalk.co.nz, 15 Jun 2017)
CAREER CHOICE
After completing his military service at the Sports School of the German Armed Forces in Warendorf, he spent two years training as a banker. Six months later he realised that working in a bank was not what he wanted to do and he decided to take on a career as a professional event rider. He went back to Warendorf and did a trainee and master certificate in horse riding, before going on to work and train with Rudiger Schwarz. After 10 years at Warendorf he moved to Sprockhovel, where Matthias Otto Erley offered him the chance to rent facilities and start his own business. (dirk-schrade.de, 04 Jul 2017) |
Last Update |
| |
29 Dec 2021 |
General Interest |
| Awards and honours |
He received the Silbernes Lorbeerblatt [Silver Laurel Leaf] in recognition of his team gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. (bundespraesident.de, 07 Nov 2012) |
Sport Specific Information |
| Club / Team |
TRSG Holstenhalle Neumunster: Germany |
| Training Regime |
"In winter I run a lot and combine that with exercises that I do before and after. Usually it's a smooth transition. Galloping and off-road training are also on the agenda. But I also have to say that I ride around 10 horses every day, which also challenges me physically and keeps me fit." |
| Name of coach |
Peter Thomsen [national], GER |
Olympic Games |
| Year |
Venue |
Horse |
Ind. Rank |
Team Rank |
| 2012 |
OG-C London (GBR) |
KING ARTUS |
26 |
1 |
World Equestrian Games |
| Year |
Venue |
Horse |
Ind. Rank |
Team Rank |
| 2010 |
6th WEG-C Lexington KY (USA) |
GADGET DE LA CERE |
EL |
5 |
| 2006 |
5th WEG-C Aachen (GER) |
SINDY 43 |
WD |
|
Continental Championships and Games |
| Year |
Venue |
Horse |
Ind. Rank |
Team Rank |
| 2013 |
CH-EU-C3* Malmö (SWE) |
HOP AND SKIP |
6 |
1 |
| 2011 |
CH-EU-C3* Luhmühlen (GER) |
KING ARTUS |
4 |
|
| 2009 |
CH-EU-C3* Fontainebleau (FRA) |
GADGET DE LA CERE |
EL |
|
| 2008 |
CH-M-YH-CCI1* Le Lion d'Angers (FRA) |
PLAN B |
19 |
|
| 2007 |
CH-M-YH-CCI2* Le Lion d'Angers (FRA) |
GRAND AMOUR 7 |
12 |
|
World Cup Final |
| Year |
Venue |
Horse |
Ind. Rank |
Team Rank |
| 2009 |
CIC-W Final Strzegom (POL) |
KING ARTUS |
11 |
|
Other Events |
| Year |
Venue |
Horse |
Ind. Rank |
Team Rank |
| 2013 |
CCI4*-HSBC Luhmühlen (GER) |
EDINO |
RET |
|
| 2013 |
CCI4*-HSBC Badminton (GBR) |
KING ARTUS |
RET |
|
| 2012 |
CCI4*-HSBC Burghley (GBR) |
HOP AND SKIP |
11 |
|
| 2011 |
CCI4*-HSBC Luhmühlen (GER) |
HOP AND SKIP |
6 |
|
| 2011 |
CCI4*-HSBC Pau (FRA) |
HOP AND SKIP |
11 |
|
| 2009 |
CCI4*-HSBC Pau (FRA) |
KING ARTUS |
1 |
|
| 2009 |
CCI4*-HSBC Luhmühlen (GER) |
GADGET DE LA CERE |
3 |
|
| 2009 |
CCI4*-HSBC Burghley (GBR) |
BE MY GUEST |
EL |
|
| 2009 |
CCI4*-HSBC Luhmühlen (GER) |
BE MY GUEST |
EL |
|
| 2008 |
CCI4*-HSBC Luhmühlen (GER) |
ADM. V. SCHNEIDER |
10 |
|
| 2007 |
CCI4* Luhmühlen (GER) |
GADGET DE LA CERE |
2 |
|
| 2006 |
CCI4* Luhmühlen (GER) |
SINDY 43 |
5 |
|
| 2006 |
CCI4* Luhmühlen (GER) |
FRH DUSTY CHES |
RET |
|
| 2006 |
CCI4* Badminton (GBR) |
SINDY 43 |
WD |
|
