Deister (horse) explained
| Horsename: | Deister |
| Sire: | Diskant (Hanoverian) |
| Grandsire: | Dwinger (Hanoverian) |
| Dam: | Adlerklette (Hanoverian) |
| Damsire: | Adlerschild (Thoroughbred) |
| Sex: | Gelding |
| Foaled: | 10 February 1971 |
| Birth Place: | Osterbruch, Germany[1] |
| Death Place: | Osterbruch, Germany |
| Country: | Germany |
| Colour: | Bay |
| Breeder: | Hermann Hahl |
| Owner: | Paul Schockemöhle |
Deister (10 February 1971 – 27 August 2000) was a Hanoverian horse ridden by Paul Schockemöhle and Hartwig Steenken. He won many top international competitions in the sport of show jumping. He was three times European Champion. He stood 16.3½ hh (171 cm).
Achievements
- Winner, Individual Gold Medal 1981 European Championships in Munich, Germany
- Winner, Individual Gold Medal 1983 European Championships in Hickstead, England
- Winner, Individual Gold Medal 1985 European Championships in Dinard, France
- Individual Silver Medal 1979 European Championships in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Winner, Team Gold Medal 1981 European Championships in München
- Team Silver Medal 1979 European Championships in Rotterdam
- Team Bronze Medal 1983 European Championships in Hickstead
- Team Bronze Medal 1985 European Championships in Dinard
- Team Silver Medal 1982 Show Jumping World Championships in Dublin, Ireland
- 6th Individual 1982 World Championships, Dublin
- Team Bronze Medal 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles
- 7th Individual 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles
- Winner of the 1983 King George V Gold Cup, England
- Winner of the 1984 Aachen (CHIO) Grand Prix
- Winner of the 1982 Hickstead Derby
- Winner of the 1986 Hickstead Derby
- Five German Championships with Schockemöhle (1980, 1982, 1983, 1986 and 1987)
External links
Notes and References
- http://www.esmtoday.org/articles_Deister_052014.html Esmtoday.org: Deister (1971 - 2000)
