Richard VOGEL

Richard VOGEL, German Jumping athlete.

Sport Specific Information
When and where did you begin this sport?	Vogel was born into an equestrian family and dropped out of school to pursue a career in the industry after being taught how to ride by his Mother. He worked under Ludger Beerbaum and subsequently set up his own stables. (www.worldofshowjumping.com, 03 Nov 2020)
Name of coach	He works informally with Hugo Simon, Ludger Beerbaum, Philipp Weishaupt, David Will, Richard Grom. (www.worldofshowjumping.com, 3 Nov 2020)

Further Personal Information
Family	His girlfriend Sophie Hinners is also a Jumping athlete. (jumpernews.com, 13 Nov 2022)
Residence	Dagobertshausen, GER
Occupation	He runs a business in Dagobertshausen with David Will.

General Interest
Memorable sporting achievement	“Winning the Geneva Grand Slam Grand Prix the first time I participated… It took me a while to realise that this was not a dream." (horseshowjumping.tv, 9 Mar 2024)
Most influential person in career	Bernd Herbert: "I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for him" (www.worldofshowjumping.com, 3 Nov 2020)
Sporting philosophy / motto	"The more you work, the luckier you get" (worldofshowjumping.com, 3 Nov 2020)
Ambitions	"Together [with David Will], we have two big goals: we want to come up and be successful in the sport, while also running a business." (worldofshowjumping.com, 3 Nov 2020)
Other information	He is a board member of the International Jumping Riders Club. (www.cavallomagazine.it, 11 Mar 24)
General highlights	He has won the final of Germany's U25 jumping cup organised by the German Top Equestrian Foundation and the Müter family in Aachen three times: 2018, 2019 and 2021.