Steffen Peters American Horseman Date of Birth: 18.09.1964 Country: USA

Content:

1. Early Life and Equestrian Beginnings
2. Equestrian Career: Olympic Aspirations and Success
3. U.S. Citizenship and Sponsorship
4. Major Achievements and Notable Horses
5. 2016: Team bronze, Summer Olympics (with Legolas)
6. Continued Success and Accolades
7. Current Equestrian Status and Awards

Early Life and Equestrian Beginnings

Stefan Peters was born in Wesel, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. At the tender age of seven, he embarked on his equestrian journey, participating in show jumping competitions on weekends. By the age of 15, he had begun competing internationally in Belgium and Denmark.

Equestrian Career: Olympic Aspirations and Success

Early Strides and Olympic Trials

At age 16, Peters received his first horse, Udon, from his father. This horse would accompany him to the 1996 Summer Olympics, where they earned a bronze medal. In 1984, Peters trained in San Diego, California, before returning to Germany to fulfill his military service. He returned to the United States in 1985 with Udon.

U.S. Citizenship and Sponsorship

In 1992, Peters acquired American citizenship, citing the strong sense of patriotism that drew him to the country. That same year, he opened his own barn and secured sponsorship from Lilo Kommerstad, who purchased Udon and became a part-owner of Peters' training barn, Arroyo Del Mar, in 2012.

Major Achievements and Notable Horses

Olympic Medals and International Success
1996: Team bronze, Summer Olympics (with Udon)
2006: Team bronze, World Equestrian Games

2010: Two individual bronze medals, World Equestrian Games (with TC Ravel)

2011 and 2015: Two individual and two team gold medals, Pan American Games (with Weltino's Magic and Legolas)

2016: Team bronze, Summer Olympics (with Legolas)

2020: Team silver, Summer Olympics
Partnership with TC Ravel

TC Ravel became Peters' most successful horse. Despite setbacks such as castration and injury, Ravel qualified Peters for the 2008 Summer Olympics, where they placed fourth in individual dressage. In 2009, the pair won the prestigious Aachen World Equestrian Festival Grand Prix.

Continued Success and Accolades

After retiring Ravel in 2012, Peters partnered with Legolas and continued to excel in competitions. He remained a top performer in international dressage events, including the 2014 World Equestrian Games and 2015 Pan American Games.

Current Equestrian Status and Awards

Peters' primary mount for international competitions is currently Rosamunde. He holds the distinction of being a three-time recipient of the USEF "Equestrian of the Year" award (2008, 2009, and 2011).

Equestrianism

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