About Hendrik Snoek
Born 1948. Hendrik Snoek is a German equestrian and general manager.
Hendrik Snoek is a former German show jumper who later became a businessman. Snoek was heir to a supermarket fortune.
Kidnapping
He was kidnapped on 3 November 1976 and held for a DM 5,000,000 ransom. He was discovered by a lorry driver, chained up in service room in a pillar of a 52 meter high road bridge, the Ambachtalbrücke near Herborn over the A45, after the ransom was paid by his father. A considerable amount of the ransom was eventually recovered.
Westphalian Horse Museum He was a founder of the Westphalian Horse Museum in Münster.
Show jumping Snoek won the 1972 Hickstead Derby on Shirokko. He was a reserve at the 1976 Summer Olympics for West Germany. He won the R.D.S. Dublin Grand Prix in 1984 riding the chestnut mare Palma Nova.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Hendrik Snoek?
Equestrian and businessman
When was Hendrik Snoek born?
Hendrik Snoek was born on 2 April 1948 in Münster.
What is Hendrik Snoek's occupation?
Hendrik Snoek is an equestrian and general manager.
What nationality is Hendrik Snoek?
Hendrik Snoek is German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hendrik Snoek. https://biography.guide/hendrik-snoek/
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