Herbert Meyer (show jumper)

Herbert Meyer (born February 14, 1939 ) is a former German show jumper and was the national trainer of the German show jumpers.

Herbert Meyer learned to ride from his father Hinrich and from Josef Meyer, a former cavalryman . He received his further training at the Munich-Riem Riding Academy , where Prince Friedrich von Hannover became his boss and Hans-Heinrich Brinckmann his most important reference person. At a young age Meyer also rode versatility tests .

Herbert Meyer contested 10 Nations Cups. He was not allowed to take part in the Olympic Games because in 1968 his best horse, Deichgraf, died of cancer. According to his own statement, he would have qualified for the Games in Mexico City with him .

Since 1969 he was national coach in the junior area. In 1985 he became the successor of the fatally injured Hermann Schridde in the position of the head national trainer of the German show jumpers. Meyer officiated until the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney . Under his direction, five Olympic gold medals, three titles at world championships and three at European championships were won. This makes him one of the most successful national coaches in all sports in Germany.

On March 12, 1989 he was awarded the title of "Riding Master".

Individual evidence

1. ^ "Herbert Meyer - a legend in Austria" , in: Der Standard , October 30, 2002.
2. ↑ Press release: "Only in the Schleyer-Halle: Farewell to Gigolo FRH" ( Memento from January 29, 2009 in the Internet Archive )
3. ↑ List of previous riding, driving and vaulting masters ( memento of the original from June 12, 2018 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , German Equestrian Association . Access date: September 1, 2018.