Andre Thieme
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Andre Thieme is a German rider who competes in show jumping
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Andre Thieme was born as the son of Michael Thieme, a dressage rider and “Obersattelmeister” of the state stud in Redefin
. At the age of 19, he received the “Goldene Reitabzeichen”, a mention for ten victories in dressage competitions on high level of difficulty. Thenceforth he focused riding show jumping competitions.
Thieme is a professional show jumping rider and master horse farm manager (“Pferdewirtschaftsmeister“). In 2007 he was second at the championship of the German professional show jumping riders. In 2009 and 2010 Thieme was the most successful rider of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. He was several times part of German Nation Cup teams in Eastern Europe and North America.
He lives in Plau am See
in the north-east of Germany together with his wife and his son, his stable is in Karow. Since 2010 Thieme has much success at horse shows in big horse shows in North America, where he lives some months in the year.
The first main success in the career of Andre Theime was his victory in the 78th German show jumping derby in Hamburg
. He was the second rider from the former German Democratic Republic
(after Holger Wulschner in the year 2000) who win this competition. The Derby is a world-famous show jumping competition over special natural fences. In 2008 he won the derby a second time, in 2011 a third time.
His probably biggest success in his career so far was the win of the 2011 $ 1,000,000 Grand Prix in Saugerties, New York
. For this event he had qualified in spring at national tournaments in Florida.
Show jumping
Show jumping, also known as "stadium jumping," "open jumping," or "jumpers," is a member of a family of English riding equestrian events that also includes dressage, eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes commonly are seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics...
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Andre Thieme was born as the son of Michael Thieme, a dressage rider and “Obersattelmeister” of the state stud in Redefin
Redefin
Redefin is a municipality in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.Redefin is mostly known because of the state stud farm of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, which was foundet in 1812....
. At the age of 19, he received the “Goldene Reitabzeichen”, a mention for ten victories in dressage competitions on high level of difficulty. Thenceforth he focused riding show jumping competitions.
Thieme is a professional show jumping rider and master horse farm manager (“Pferdewirtschaftsmeister“). In 2007 he was second at the championship of the German professional show jumping riders. In 2009 and 2010 Thieme was the most successful rider of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. He was several times part of German Nation Cup teams in Eastern Europe and North America.
He lives in Plau am See
Plau am See
Plau am See is a town in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. It is situated 28 km east of Parchim, and 29 km west of Waren....
in the north-east of Germany together with his wife and his son, his stable is in Karow. Since 2010 Thieme has much success at horse shows in big horse shows in North America, where he lives some months in the year.
The first main success in the career of Andre Theime was his victory in the 78th German show jumping derby in Hamburg
Hamburg
-History:The first historic name for the city was, according to Claudius Ptolemy's reports, Treva.But the city takes its modern name, Hamburg, from the first permanent building on the site, a castle whose construction was ordered by the Emperor Charlemagne in AD 808...
. He was the second rider from the former German Democratic Republic
German Democratic Republic
The German Democratic Republic , informally called East Germany by West Germany and other countries, was a socialist state established in 1949 in the Soviet zone of occupied Germany, including East Berlin of the Allied-occupied capital city...
(after Holger Wulschner in the year 2000) who win this competition. The Derby is a world-famous show jumping competition over special natural fences. In 2008 he won the derby a second time, in 2011 a third time.
His probably biggest success in his career so far was the win of the 2011 $ 1,000,000 Grand Prix in Saugerties, New York
Saugerties (town), New York
Saugerties is a town in Ulster County, New York, USA. The population was 19,482 at the 2000 census. The Town of Saugerties contains the Village of Saugerties. The town is in the northeast corner of Ulster County....
. For this event he had qualified in spring at national tournaments in Florida.
Current
- Nacorde (born 1995), brown geldingGeldingA gelding is a castrated horse or other equine such as a donkey or a mule. Castration, and the elimination of hormonally driven behavior associated with a stallion, allows a male horse to be calmer and better-behaved, making the animal quieter, gentler and potentially more suitable as an everyday...
, Dutch WarmbloodDutch WarmbloodA Dutch Warmblood is a warmblood type of horse registered with the Koninklijk Warmbloed Paardenstamboek Nederland A Dutch Warmblood is a warmblood type of horse registered with the Koninklijk Warmbloed Paardenstamboek Nederland A Dutch Warmblood is a warmblood type of horse registered with the...
, sire: Concorde - Aragon Rouet (born 2000, former “Aragon ter Spelonck”), dark brown gelding, Belgian WarmbloodBelgian WarmbloodA Belgian Warmblood is a warmblood type of horse registered with the Belgisch Warmbloed Paard vzw or Studbook sBs...
, sire: Baloubet du RouetBaloubet du RouetBaloubet du Rouet is a horse ridden by the Brazilian show jumper Rodrigo Pessoa. He has won many international titles.*Color: Chestnut* Markings: Stripe, sock on off fore, half-cannon near hind* Sex: Stallion... - Caesar (born 2002), chestnut gelding, stud book of Zangersheide, sire: Canabis Z
Former sport horses
- Cellestial (born 1994), grey stallionStallionA Stallion is a male horse.Stallion may also refer to:* Stallion , an American pop rock group* Stallion , a figure in the Gobot toyline* Stallion , a character in the console role-playing game series...
, Oldenburg horse sire: Cantus; first ridden in sport by Heiko SchmidtHeiko SchmidtHeiko SchmidtHeiko Schmidt is a record executive, record producer, songwriter, music publisher, entrepreneur and investor....
, up to beginning 2005 ridden by Rolf-Göran BengtssonRolf-Göran BengtssonRolf-Göran Bengtsson is a Swedish show jumper. He won a silver medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics in the individual jumping, and also a silver medal in the team jumping event at the 2004 Summer Olympics....
, then ridden by Jan Peters, from Autumn 2005 to beginning 2006 ridden by Rene Tebbel, 2006 ridden by Andre Thieme, in 2008 ridden by Katrin Schmidt, today breeding sire - Magnus (born 1996), chestnut gelding, sire: Matador, no longer active in sport competitions
- Coco (born 2001), dark brown gelding, MecklenburgerMecklenburgerThe Mecklenburger is a warmblood horse bred in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern region of north-eastern Germany. The breeding of these horses has been closely linked to the State Stud of Redefin....
, sire: Cellestial, at the World Breeding Jumping Championships for young horses and in 2011 ridden by Andre Thieme, up to 2010 ridden by Heiko Schmidt, since then owned and ridden by Seth Vallhonrat, since May 2011 ridden by McLain WardMcLain WardMcLain Ward is an American show jumping competitor and Olympic champion.Official website: http://mclainward.com... - Antares F (born 2000), grey gelding, WürttembergerWürttembergerThe Württemberger, Baden-Württemberger or Württemberg is a Warmblood horse breed originating in Germany. They are primarily riding horses, and are selectively bred for dressage and show jumping.-Breed History:...
, sire: Araconit, since July 2010 ridden by McLain Ward - Katie Riddle (born 2000), grey mareMareFemale horses are called mares.Mare is the Latin word for "sea".The word may also refer to:-People:* Ahmed Marzooq, also known as Mare, a footballer and Secretary General of Maldives Olympic Committee* Mare Winningham, American actress and singer...
, BrandenburgerBrandenburgerThe Brandenburger is a warmblood horse breed originating in Germany.-Characteristics:The Brandenburger is a well-balanced horse with a lively temperament, an easy to get along with character and little tendency to nervousness.-History:...
, sire: Kolibri, since 2010 ridden by John McConnell - Uvalier (born 2001), brown gelding, Belgian WarmbloodBelgian WarmbloodA Belgian Warmblood is a warmblood type of horse registered with the Belgisch Warmbloed Paard vzw or Studbook sBs...
, sire: Cavalier, in Spring 2011 sold to Canada
Results (since 2005)
- 2011:
- $ 1,000,000 Grand Prix in Saugerties (New York): 1st place with Aragon Rouet
- Show jumping championship of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Sukow: 2nd place
- 82nd German show jumping derby in Hamburg: 1st place with Nacorde
- Grand Prix of Redefin (Germany, CSI 2*): 1st place with Aragon Rouet
- $ 100,000 Grand Prix in Ocala (Florida) / HITS VI: 3rd place with Coco
- $ 50,000 Grand Prix in Ocala (Florida) / HITS V: 1st place with Coco
- $ 50,000 Grand Prix in Ocala (Florida) / HITS II : 1st place with Caesar, 3rd place with Uvalier
- 2010:
- Show jumping championship of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Sukow: 1st place
- $ 1,000,000 Grand Prix in Saugerties (New York): 9th place with Aragon Rouet
- British Jumping DerbyBritish Jumping DerbyThe British Jumping Derby meeting or informally the Hickstead Derby, is an annual showjumping event held since 1962 at the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead in June every year, and is considered one of the premier events in the equestrian calendar...
(CSI 4*): 3rd place with Nacorde - Nations Cup of Poland, Sopot (CSIO 3*): 1st place as part of the German team with Aragon Rouet
- $ 100,000 Grand Prix of Devon (Pennsylvania): 3rd place with Antares F
- $ 300,000 Grand Prix in Thermal (California): 5th place with Aragon Rouet
- $ 75,000 Grand Prix in Ocala (Florida): 1st place with Caesar, 3rd place with Aragon Rouet
- Nations Cup of United States, Wellington FL (CSIO 4*): 5th place as part of the German team with Antares F
- 2009:
- Grand Prix of Redefin (Germany, CSI 2*): 1st place with Katie Riddle
- 80th German show jumping derby in Hamburg: 3rd place with Nacorde
- Nations Cup of Poland, Sopot (CSIO 3*): 3rd place as part of the German team with Katie Riddle
- 2008:
- 79th German show jumping derby in Hamburg: 1st place with Nacorde
- Nations Cup of Poland, Poznań (CSIO 4*): 4th place as part of the German team with Nacorde
- 2007:
- 78th German show jumping derby in Hamburg: 1st place with Nacorde
- German championship of the professional show jumping riders, Bad Oeynhausen: 2nd place
- Swedish show jumping derby, Falsterbo (CSIO 5*): 2nd place with Nacorde
- Indoor show jumping championship of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Redefin: 1st place with Magnus
- 2006:
- Nations Cup of Hungary, Kiskunhalas (CSIO 4*-W): 1st place as part of the German team with Cellestial
- 77th German show jumping derby in Hamburg: 2nd place with Nacorde
- World Breeding Jumping Championships for young horses, Zangersheide (Belgium) – Five year old horses championship: 3rd place with Coco
- 2005:
- Nations Cup of Estonia, Tallinn (CSIO 4*-W): 1st place as part of the German team