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Samuel Schatzmann

1955 – 2016

Olympic medalist in equestrian

Dressage rider
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Lived 1955 – 2016 (aged 61). Samuel Schatzmann was a Swiss dressage rider.

Samuel Schatzmann (12 October 1955 – 2 November 2016) was a Swiss equestrian. He won a silver medal in team dressage at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, together with Otto Josef Hofer, Christine Stückelberger and Daniel Ramseier. At the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, he won on "Rochus" the silver medal in the team dressage together with Otto Hofer, Daniel Ramseier and Christine Stückelberger behind the West German team and in Canada. In the individual dressage he failed to qualify for the final round itself.

A year later Schatzmann won on the same horse bronze medal in the team event at the European Championships Dressage 1989 in Mondorf together with Otto Hofer, Daniel Ramseier and Ulrich Lehmann behind the teams of Germany and the Soviet Republic.

Schatzmann was a doctor of law and entrepreneur. He promoted the Westphalian horse breeding, as a breeder through cooperation with the North Rhine-Westphalian State Stud Warendorf. In 2015 he was awarded for his contribution to the Westphalian breeding the silver badge of honor of Westphalia Stud Book. For several years he was president of the Association Central Swiss Concours riders.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Samuel Schatzmann?

Olympic medalist in equestrian (1955-2016)

When was Samuel Schatzmann born?

Samuel Schatzmann was born on 12 October 1955.

When did Samuel Schatzmann die?

Samuel Schatzmann died on 2 November 2016 in Oftringen.

What was Samuel Schatzmann's occupation?

Samuel Schatzmann was a dressage rider.

What nationality was Samuel Schatzmann?

Samuel Schatzmann was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuel Schatzmann

· Wikidata: Q7412576

· DBpedia: Samuel Schatzmann

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