Thomas Konle
Thomas Konle (* 1970 in Ellwangen ) is a German show jumper .
Life
Already at the age of 18 Konle became European champion of the young riders with the team and was awarded the golden riding badge in the same year . He completed his training as a rider in his parents' company in Röhlingen, Baden-Württemberg . After graduating, he went to Warendorf for four years for DOKR , where he trained and worked under national coach Herbert Meyer . Then equestrian legend Paul Schockemöhle brought him to Mühlen . Thomas Konle was based in Neuler until November 2011 , from which time he worked in Elmshorn. Here he took over the job of the head of the show jumping stables of the Holsteiner Horse Breeding Association. At the beginning of 2015 he ended this job for health reasons.
Konle trains regularly with Manfred Kötter , who is considered one of the most successful trainers in Germany. Konle is also active in the world of tournaments in Baden-Württemberg and is the organizer of the Thomas-Konle Cup.
Thomas Konle is married and has three children. He is the brother of Hans-Peter Konle .
Most famous horses
- Corofino II (* 1997, Holsteiner, stallion, bay, S: Corrado I, DS: Fernando, breeder: Bernhard Hobe, breeding value jumping 153 points)
- Candillo Z (* 1993, Holsteiner, stallion, brown, S: Cassini I, DS: Grundyman)
- FBW Coneli (Württemberger, Braun, S: Candillo, DS: Grail Guardian)
Awards
- Golden Riding Badge, 1987
successes
- European Junior Team Champion, 1988 in France
- 2 × German runner-up young riders (1990, 1991)
- 5 × Baden-Württemberg champions
- 2 × winner of the Bundeschampionat of the German Riding Horse
- Nations Cup rider
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Equestrian sport has to overcome further hurdles - The Holsteiner Verband changes leadership and is looking for a new strategy , Hamburger Abendblatt , January 8, 2015
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Konle, Thomas |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German show jumper |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1970 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Ellwangen |